Uncertainty for Defense Stocks Creates Opportunity for Investors
Defense stocks are pulling back following Q1 reports from Lockheed Martin NYSE: LMT, Northrop Grumman NYSE: NOC, and RTX NYSE: RTX. The primary cause is uncertainty, followed by tepid guidance.
Lockheed Martin's Stock Price Reflects Undue Pessimism Offering Margin Of Safety
Lockheed Martin's stock price reflects undue pessimism; the current market price undervalues growth prospects, offering a margin of safety for investors. Recent stock declines are linked to tariff regimes, improbable defense spending cuts, and losing the NGAD contract to Boeing, but these do not fully capture Lockheed's potential. Lockheed's stable revenue from U.S. defense contracts and limited exposure to tariffs suggest resilience and potential for future growth.
Lockheed Martin Delivers Strong Earnings, Upside Remains
Lockheed Martin's Q1 results showed strong margin improvement with sales of $18 billion, beating analyst expectations and delivering a 19.5% increase in operating profits. Despite a 24% decline in free cash flow, the company returned 167.5% of it to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. The stock price target is revised downward to $522.85 due to the Rapid Solutions acquisition, but a 12% upside still justifies a buy rating.
How Should an Investor Play Lockheed Martin Stock Post Q1 Earnings?
Investors interested in LMT stock should wait for a better entry point, considering its premium valuation.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 22, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jim Taiclet - Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer Evan Scott - Chief Financial Officer Maria Ricciardone - Vice President, Treasurer, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants David Strauss - Barclays Jason Gursky - Citi Kristine Liwag - Morgan Stanley Gautam Khanna - TD Cowen Rich Safran - Seaport Pete Skibitski - Alembic Doug Harned - Bernstein Scott Deuschle - Deutsche Bank Michael Ciarmoli - Truist Operator Good day! And welcome, everyone, to the Lockheed Martin First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call.
Lockheed's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
LMT's first-quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.8%. Its top line increases 4.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Lockheed (LMT) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Although the revenue and EPS for Lockheed (LMT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Lockheed Martin (LMT) came out with quarterly earnings of $7.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.33 per share a year ago.
Lockheed Martin beats first quarter earnings estimates
Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) shares moved higher before Tuesday's opening bell as the security and aerospace firm reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter. Earnings per share of $7.28 were up from $6.39 in the year-ago quarter and beat estimates of $6.31.
Lockheed Martin Crushed Earnings Estimates Amid Rising Uncertainty
Investors hope the defense company reports higher earnings than expected, but they are also looking for indications of how the Trump administration will affect it.
Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Lockheed Stock Before Q1 Earnings Release?
LMT might disappoint with its first-quarter results, considering its dismal year-to-date share price performance and negative Earnings ESP.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
The latest trading day saw Lockheed Martin (LMT) settling at $477.08, representing a +1.6% change from its previous close.
