Lockheed Martin Q2 EPS Estimate Decreased by Zacks Research

Lockheed Martin Co. (NYSE:LMT) – Analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Lockheed Martin in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the aerospace company will post earnings of $6.92 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $7.28. The consensus estimate for Lockheed Martin’s current full-year earnings is $27.14 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Lockheed Martin’s FY2025 earnings at $27.27 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $7.40 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $7.69 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $7.68 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $29.41 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $31.81 EPS.

LMT has been the topic of several other research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut Lockheed Martin from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and cut their price objective for the stock from $611.00 to $523.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 2nd. Truist Financial began coverage on Lockheed Martin in a research note on Tuesday, January 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $579.00 target price on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Lockheed Martin from $500.00 to $497.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 30th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their target price on Lockheed Martin from $570.00 to $550.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 29th. Finally, Barclays cut their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $565.00 to $515.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating, eight have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Lockheed Martin presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $555.60.

Lockheed Martin Stock Up 0.8 %

Shares of NYSE:LMT opened at $436.47 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $471.01 and its 200 day moving average is $529.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.10. Lockheed Martin has a 12-month low of $419.70 and a 12-month high of $618.95. The stock has a market cap of $102.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.61, a PEG ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 0.48.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $7.67 earnings per share (EPS) 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 disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be given a dividend of $3.30 per share. This represents a $13.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.02%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 3rd. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is currently 59.30%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Millstone Evans Group LLC bought a new position in Lockheed Martin during the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new position in Lockheed Martin during the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new position in Lockheed Martin during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Heck Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin in the 4th quarter worth approximately $35,000. 74.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.