Lockheed Martin (LMT) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Company Performance - Lockheed Martin (LMT) closed at $477.08, with a daily increase of +1.6%, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 2.24% [1] - Over the past month, LMT shares have appreciated by 0.06%, while the Aerospace sector declined by 1.9% and the S&P 500 fell by 4.17% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings report for Lockheed Martin is expected on April 22, 2025, with projected earnings of$ 6.36 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 0.47% [2] - Revenue for the same quarter is estimated at $17.76 billion, reflecting a 3.27% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of$ 27.21 per share and revenue of $74.18 billion, representing changes of -4.43% and +4.41% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Lockheed Martin indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism about the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Lockheed Martin as 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Lockheed Martin has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.26, which is lower than the industry average of 19.31 [7] - The company’s PEG ratio stands at 1.63, compared to the Aerospace - Defense industry's average PEG ratio of 2.03 [7] Industry Ranking - The Aerospace - Defense industry, part of the Aerospace sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, placing it in the top 36% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]