Lockheed Martin(US:LMT) Ge Long Hui·2026-01-29 15:01Core Viewpoint - Lockheed Martin (LMT.US) shares surged over 8%, reaching a record high of $645.67, driven by strong financial performance and optimistic future guidance [1] Financial Performance - In Q4 of the previous year, Lockheed Martin reported a net sales increase of 9% year-over-year, totaling $20.3 billion, with earnings per share of $5.80 [1] - By the end of 2025, the company's backlog reached a record $194 billion [1] Future Guidance - The company provided an optimistic outlook for 2026, projecting net sales between $77.5 billion and $80 billion, and earnings per share between $29.35 and $30.25, exceeding expectations [1] Production Expansion - Lockheed Martin announced a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to increase the annual production of THAAD missile interceptors from 96 to 400 units, a fourfold increase [1] - The company plans to invest billions of dollars over the next three years to expand production capacity and to build and upgrade over 20 production facilities [1]