Foundations Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) by 71.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,390 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,743 shares during the period. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $5,509,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. United Financial Planning Group LLC bought a new position in Lockheed Martin in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Wexford Capital LP acquired a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the third quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin by 61.7% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 76 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 74.19% of the company’s stock.
Lockheed Martin Price Performance
NYSE LMT opened at $536.93 on Friday. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 12 month low of $410.11 and a 12 month high of $692.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.74, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $123.80 billion, a PE ratio of 26.00, a P/E/G ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 0.10. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $568.83 and its 200 day simple moving average is $558.28.
Lockheed Martin Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of $3.45 per share. This represents a $13.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st. Lockheed Martin’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 66.83%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have commented on LMT. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Susquehanna dropped their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $740.00 to $700.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 24th. DZ Bank upgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $650.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Argus raised their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $530.00 to $735.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $620.68.
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Key Headlines Impacting Lockheed Martin
Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin and Raytheon’s Javelin joint venture delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units to the U.S. Army, a concrete sign that next-generation missile-defense hardware is reaching end users and supporting future revenue visibility. Lockheed Martin Javelin Launcher Delivery Highlights Valuation Gap And Growth Watchpoints
- Positive Sentiment: The company is seeing rising demand for missile defense, sustainment, and autonomous systems, reinforcing the view that Lockheed’s core defense portfolio still has strong backlog and long-term growth drivers. Lockheed Martin sees rising demand for missile defense, sustainment, autonomous systems
- Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin’s expansion of Alabama munitions capacity suggests management is investing for higher production volumes and better supply-chain resilience, which could support future sales and margins. Lockheed Martin Expands Alabama Munitions Capacity As Valuation Draws Investor Focus
- Positive Sentiment: The company also won a share of more than $1.1 billion in U.S. defense contracts, including work tied to F-35 and MLRS support, adding near-term revenue support. LMT, RTX Win Big US Defense Contracts Worth Over $1.1B
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and media coverage are debating Lockheed Martin versus Boeing as a 2026 industrials buy, with Lockheed favored for steadier defense cash flows while Boeing offers more cyclical upside. Lockheed Martin vs. Boeing: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
- Neutral Sentiment: Citi cut its price target on Lockheed Martin to $571 from $675 while keeping a Neutral rating, which may cap enthusiasm even as the stock benefits from strong defense demand. Is Lockheed Martin (LMT) One of the Best Blue Chip Stocks to Buy for Your Retirement Portfolio?
- Negative Sentiment: Defense-program commentary on F-35 Block 4 funding and upcoming PTMS analysis highlights execution and budget scrutiny, which could pressure sentiment if costs rise or upgrades slip. F-35 Program And Lockheed Martin To Finish F-35 PTMS Analysis Soon, As HASC Argues Block 4 “Underfunded”
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.
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