Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) on Tuesday reported better than expected earnings for its third quarter 2025, while also lifting its full-year forecast on strong demand for its defense systems. The defense contractor recorded earnings for the quarter of $6.95 per share, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $6.39.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.84 per share a year ago.
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According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated October 17, 2025, financial advisory company Paradiem, LLC reported a new position in Lockheed Martin (LMT 0.39%), purchasing 32,302 shares. The estimated value of the trade, based on the quarterly average price, was approximately $16.13 million for Q3 2025.
LMT's Q3 results are likely to see broad segmental sales gains, but charges from classified programs and tax issues could pressure earnings.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) is scheduled to announce its earnings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. We anticipate that the company will report quarterly revenues of approximately $18.6 billion, buoyed by consistent defense expenditure and effective backlog management in its Aeronautics and Missiles & Fire Control divisions.
In the most recent trading session, Lockheed Martin (LMT) closed at $499.41, indicating a -1.14% shift from the previous trading day.
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LMT lifts its quarterly dividend by 5% and increases its share repurchase fund, reinforcing its long-running shareholder reward strategy.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) closed at $507.76 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.22% move from the prior day.
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