Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Stock Price Up 1.2% – Here’s Why

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) shot up 1.2% during trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $595.95 and last traded at $592.99. 1,472,170 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 38% from the average session volume of 2,381,409 shares. The stock had previously closed at $586.23.

Lockheed Martin News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical/Policy boost — U.S. and NATO framework for Greenland/Arctic, plus tariff suspension, has been framed as involving Arctic defense planning where Lockheed could play a role; markets rallied on the announcement which likely helped LMT shares. Trump Says Greenland–Arctic Framework Reached, Cancels Feb. 1 Tariffs as Stocks Rally
• Positive Sentiment: New international sale — Mexico confirmed its first C-130J purchase, expanding Lockheed’s international customer base and supporting aftermarket/long-term revenue for airlift programs. Lockheed Martin Welcomes Mexico to the C-130J Super Hercules Fleet
• Positive Sentiment: Defense spending tailwinds — Industry write-ups highlight rising defense budgets and position large-cap primes like Lockheed to benefit, supporting a bullish secular case. Defense Spending Is Rising—Here Are 3 Stocks Built for Turbulent Times
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum/technical push — Coverage notes LMT hitting a 52-week high amid the Greenland tensions, which can draw momentum traders and support near-term price strength. Lockheed Martin Stock Hits New 52-Week High as the Greenland Crisis Heats Up
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly reporting scheduled — LMT is projected to report quarterly earnings this week; the event itself is a catalyst but outcome will determine near-term direction. Lockheed Martin (LMT) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation review after run-up — Analysts and columnists are reassessing LMT’s valuation given recent gains; this is informational but not an immediate negative. Assessing Lockheed Martin (LMT) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer comparison piece — Analyst note comparing Boeing and Lockheed provides context on strengths/risks versus BA but doesn’t create a direct catalyst. Boeing vs. Lockheed Martin: Which Aerospace-Defense Giant Has the Edge?
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings expectations pressured — Analysts expect a decline in quarterly EPS and Zacks highlights LMT may lack the setup for an earnings beat; a miss or cautious guidance could weigh on the stock. Analysts Estimate Lockheed Martin (LMT) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
• Negative Sentiment: Program cost scrutiny — Swiss audit says airfield upgrades for F-35s are far more expensive than expected, renewing political and cost scrutiny around F-35-related spending that could create headwinds in certain programs. Swiss Airfield Works for F-35 Fighter Jets Face Soaring Costs
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational/policy risk — Public criticism from a Treasury official about defense contractors’ delays, buybacks and pay could amplify regulatory/political scrutiny and pressure sentiment. Scott Bessent Blasts Defense Companies Over Missed Deadlines And Big Bonuses: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, RTX In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Technical caution — Analysis flagging LMT as overbought warns of a near-term pullback risk despite fundamental tailwinds. Lockheed Martin – Overbought After A Strong Run

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on LMT shares. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $550.00 to $570.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $440.00 to $525.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on Lockheed Martin from $517.00 to $492.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on Lockheed Martin from $550.00 to $640.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Lockheed Martin from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 13th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Lockheed Martin has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $543.82.

Lockheed Martin Price Performance

The company has a 50 day moving average of $490.71 and a 200 day moving average of $474.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $137.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The aerospace company reported $6.95 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.33 by $0.62. Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 111.84% and a net margin of 5.73%.The company had revenue of $18.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.45 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $6.84 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 27.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lockheed Martin

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Apollon Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 37.7% in the 4th quarter. Apollon Financial LLC now owns 624 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $302,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,373 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $2,599,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Apollon Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. Apollon Wealth Management LLC now owns 12,048 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $5,827,000 after acquiring an additional 292 shares during the last quarter. Bar Harbor Wealth Management boosted its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 18.7% in the fourth quarter. Bar Harbor Wealth Management now owns 2,099 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,015,000 after acquiring an additional 330 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bfsg LLC grew its position in Lockheed Martin by 2.9% during the fourth quarter. Bfsg LLC now owns 5,113 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $2,473,000 after acquiring an additional 146 shares during the period. 74.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, develops and manufactures advanced technology systems for government and commercial customers. Formed through the 1995 merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and focuses on providing integrated solutions across air, space, land and sea domains. Its primary customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and allied governments around the world.

Lockheed Martin’s product and service portfolio spans military aircraft, missile and fire-control systems, missile defense, space systems and satellite technologies, sensors and precision weapons.