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Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) reported strong earnings and revenue growth, beating expectations on both the...

Published: Jul 23, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

Article Summary

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  • Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) reported strong earnings and revenue growth, beating expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
  • Lockheed Martin delivered record revenue and margin expansion, supported by strong global demand for defense and cybersecurity programs.
  • Analysts expect continued margin expansion driven by global defense spending and rising global commercial demand.
  • Despite modest margin pressure, the company maintained a solid balance sheet and strong cash flow generation.
  • Investors should view the results as a positive catalyst rather than a negative one, as the company continues investing in defense programs.
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Growth Stock Metric Rating
LMT Rating
33.5
SELL

Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown

METRIC VALUE WEIGHT ANALYSIS
Sales Growth TTM ? 4.6% 25% 20.0 ptsMinimal (4.6%) - Very weak
EPS Growth Next 5Y ? 17.2% 25% 50.0 ptsMeets Minimum (17.2%) - Passes screener
Target Price Upside ? 6.1% 20% 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (6.1%) - Target: $608.32 vs Current: $573.50
Gross Margin % ? 10.7% 15% 20.0 ptsThin (10.7%) - Low-margin business
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -17.1% 15% 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-17.1%) - Light entry opportunity
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About LMT

Industrials Aerospace & Defense 123,000 employees Bethesda, MD, United States
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and internationally.
  • The company operates through four segments: Aeronautics; Missiles and Fire Control (MFC); Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS); and Space.
  • The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies.
  • The MFC segment provides air and missile defense systems; tactical missiles and precision strike weapon systems; logistics; fire control systems; mission operations support, readiness, engineering support, and integration services; and ground vehicles.
  • The RMS segment offers military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea- and land-based missile defense systems, radar and laser systems, sea- and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, simulation and training solutions, and services and support for surface ships.
  • The Space segment provides satellites; space transportation systems; strategic, advanced strike, and defensive systems; and classified systems and services in support of national security systems.
  • This segment also provides network-enabled situational awareness; and integrates space and ground global systems to help its customers gather, analyze, and securely distribute critical intelligence data.
  • It primarily serves the U.S. government and international customers, as well as foreign military sales contracted through the U.S. government.
  • The company was formerly known as The Lockheed Corporation and changed its name to Lockheed Martin Corporation in March 1995.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation was founded in 1912 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.
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