Alpha Cubed Investments LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) by 105.0% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 60,601 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after purchasing an additional 31,033 shares during the period. Lockheed Martin accounts for approximately 1.1% of Alpha Cubed Investments LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest position. Alpha Cubed Investments LLC’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $30,252,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LMT. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. raised its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 3.7% during the third quarter. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. now owns 8,010 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,999,000 after purchasing an additional 289 shares during the period. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Lockheed Martin by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 11,478 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $5,730,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares in the last quarter. SYM FINANCIAL Corp raised its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 7.9% during the 3rd quarter. SYM FINANCIAL Corp now owns 631 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $315,000 after buying an additional 46 shares during the period. Eos Management L.P. bought a new position in Lockheed Martin in the third quarter valued at approximately $1,770,000. Finally, AE Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Lockheed Martin by 1.3% in the third quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,208 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $3,099,000 after buying an additional 78 shares in the last quarter. 74.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
LMT has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Lockheed Martin in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Lockheed Martin from $520.00 to $600.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $586.00 price target on shares of Lockheed Martin in a report on Monday, January 12th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $660.00 price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $543.00 target price (down previously from $630.00) on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Lockheed Martin presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $543.82.
Lockheed Martin Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE LMT opened at $623.17 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32. The company has a market capitalization of $144.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.79, a P/E/G ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 0.24. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 12 month low of $410.11 and a 12 month high of $645.67. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $506.21 and a 200-day moving average of $479.69.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The aerospace company reported $5.80 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.33 by ($0.53). Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 5.73% and a return on equity of 111.84%. The company had revenue of $20.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.84 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $7.67 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 27.15 EPS for the current year.
Lockheed Martin News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Company issued upbeat 2026 profit and revenue guidance citing continued strong demand for fighters and weapons, supporting a bullish outlook for future growth. Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions
- Positive Sentiment: Record backlog (~$194B) and rising Pentagon demand for fighters/missiles bolster revenue visibility and underpin multi‑year production plans. Lockheed Martin Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Lockheed agreed with the U.S. government to quadruple THAAD interceptor production (to ~400/year) and will build a new munitions acceleration center — a clear revenue and margin leverage play for missile programs. Lockheed Martin and U.S. Department of War Sign Framework Agreement to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Production Capacity
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue was strong (≈$20.3B, +9% YoY) and operating cash flow and free cash flow improved materially, reinforcing balance‑sheet flexibility and cash returns. Lockheed Martin (LMT) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue and EPS Beat, Strong Cash Flow
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary ties the rally to defense policy and administration procurement posture (short‑term political tailwinds) rather than a single operational surprise. Lockheed Martin’s stock is having its best month in half a century. Thanks, President Trump.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains broadly positive (multiple buy/overweight ratings and mid‑$500s median target), so expectations are mixed but generally supportive. Lockheed Martin (coverage & targets)
- Negative Sentiment: EPS dynamics are mixed — some outlets report Q4 EPS missed certain consensus figures and EPS is down from the prior year, which highlights execution and margin risk even as revenue grows. Lockheed Martin (LMT) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling (recent sales by a senior executive) and mixed institutional flows could temper sentiment if execution or margins slip. Insider trading & institutional activity
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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