Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT Shares Purchased by World Investment Advisors

World Investment Advisors boosted its position in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 54.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,739 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 5,214 shares during the period. World Investment Advisors’ holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $7,129,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. lifted its stake in Lockheed Martin by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. now owns 8,210 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $3,971,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the period. Versor Investments LP increased its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin by 220.4% in the fourth quarter. Versor Investments LP now owns 5,997 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $2,901,000 after acquiring an additional 4,125 shares during the period. Prosperitas Financial LLC increased its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin by 5.4% in the fourth quarter. Prosperitas Financial LLC now owns 7,687 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,718,000 after acquiring an additional 394 shares during the period. Win Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 106.7% during the fourth quarter. Win Advisors Inc. now owns 1,887 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $913,000 after purchasing an additional 974 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Money Concepts Capital Corp lifted its position in Lockheed Martin by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Money Concepts Capital Corp now owns 7,532 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $3,643,000 after purchasing an additional 249 shares during the period. 74.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lockheed Martin Stock Down 0.1%

LMT opened at $520.35 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $596.78 and a two-hundred day moving average of $554.71. The stock has a market capitalization of $119.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.20, a PEG ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.10. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $410.11 and a fifty-two week high of $692.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.74, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.14.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The aerospace company reported $6.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.79 by ($0.35). Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 101.64% and a net margin of 6.38%.The firm had revenue of $18.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.38 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $7.28 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 29.350-30.250 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 29.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a $3.45 dividend. This represents a $13.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. Lockheed Martin’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 66.83%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

LMT has been the topic of several recent research reports. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $675.00 to $653.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 24th. Wall Street Zen lowered Lockheed Martin from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 25th. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $605.00 to $695.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Argus raised their target price on Lockheed Martin from $530.00 to $735.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price target on Lockheed Martin from $615.00 to $575.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $628.63.

Lockheed Martin News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin declared a quarterly dividend of $3.45 per share, underscoring its commitment to returning cash to shareholders and supporting the stock’s income appeal. Lockheed Martin Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see upside in Lockheed Martin, with one recent note highlighting an estimated 27% potential gain, reflecting confidence in the company’s defense franchise and earnings power. Analysts See 27% Upside To Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
• Positive Sentiment: New defense contracts and program wins, including Space Force interceptor work, PAC-3 support, and a 5G solution for U.S. and allied forces, reinforce the company’s role in next-generation military systems. Will New Space Interceptor and 5G Contracts Plus Leadership Shift Change Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) Narrative
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focus on Lockheed Martin’s long-term investment case and strong historical returns, which supports the stock’s reputation but does not add a new catalyst by itself. Here’s How Much $1000 Invested In Lockheed Martin 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Lockheed Martin’s aeronautics leadership transition appears orderly, with Greg Ulmer retiring and OJ Sanchez stepping in, suggesting continuity rather than disruption. Will New Space Interceptor and 5G Contracts Plus Leadership Shift Change Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) Narrative
• Negative Sentiment: Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized defense contractors over high repair costs and pushed for a military “right to repair” law, which could increase regulatory pressure on Lockheed Martin and peers. Elizabeth Warren Slams Defense Contractors Like Lockheed Martin Over ‘$47,000’ Bill For ‘$15’ Fix, Demands ‘Right To Repair’ Law For Military
• Negative Sentiment: Some recent valuation updates have trimmed fair value estimates and price targets, signaling more cautious analyst sentiment even as the long-term outlook remains constructive. How The Lockheed Martin (LMT) Investment Story Is Shifting With New Targets And Programs

Lockheed Martin Profile

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.