Q1 EPS Estimates for Lockheed Martin Cut by Zacks Research

Lockheed Martin Co. (NYSE:LMT) – Analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Lockheed Martin in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the aerospace company will earn $6.44 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $6.65. The consensus estimate for Lockheed Martin’s current full-year earnings is $27.15 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Lockheed Martin’s Q3 2025 earnings at $6.92 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $6.99 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $6.65 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $700.00 to $600.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 21st. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $527.00 to $508.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered Lockheed Martin from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $611.00 to $523.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 2nd. Barclays dropped their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $565.00 to $515.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, January 6th. Finally, Susquehanna dropped their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $590.00 to $550.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating, eight have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $555.60.

Lockheed Martin Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE LMT opened at $441.20 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $469.94 and a 200 day simple moving average of $528.97. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.10. The firm has a market capitalization of $103.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.82, a PEG ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.48. Lockheed Martin has a one year low of $419.70 and a one year high of $618.95.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $7.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.58 by $1.09. Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 101.47% and a net margin of 7.51%.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be issued a dividend of $3.30 per share. This represents a $13.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.99%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 3rd. Lockheed Martin’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.30%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lockheed Martin

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of LMT. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Millstone Evans Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Heck Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. Institutional investors own 74.19% of the company’s stock.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. The company operates through Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space segments.