Here's Why Lockheed Martin Surged 31% in January

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) stock rose an astonishing 31.1% in January according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the company and the U.S. defense sector were bolstered by President Trump's call for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027. It's a figure equivalent to more than the GDP of the Netherlands and a massive ramp from the $900 billion approved for 2026. In addition, Lockheed released a positive set of full-year earnings and guidance that contained a strategic game-changer for t ...