Core Insights - Lockheed Martin (LMT) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $6.50 per share, an 8.6% decline year-over-year, with revenues projected at $18.57 billion, reflecting a 2.5% increase [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.5% over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3] Revenue and Sales Forecasts - Analysts forecast 'Net sales- Aeronautics' to reach $7.34 billion, a year-over-year change of +0.9% [5] - 'Net sales- Rotary and Mission Systems' is expected to be $4.64 billion, indicating a +2% change from the previous year [5] - The consensus for 'Net sales- Missiles and Fire Control' stands at $3.34 billion, reflecting a +7.8% change year-over-year [5] - 'Net sales- Space' is predicted at $3.24 billion, suggesting a +1.3% year-over-year change [6] Operating Profit Estimates - Estimated 'Operating Profit- Aeronautics' is $724.70 million, down from $751.00 million year-over-year [6] - 'Operating Profit- Space' is expected to be $296.64 million, compared to $346.00 million last year [6] - 'Operating Profit- Rotary and Mission Systems' is projected at $504.94 million, up from $495.00 million year-over-year [7] - 'Operating Profit- Missiles and Fire Control' is estimated at $494.19 million, an increase from $450.00 million in the same quarter last year [7] Stock Performance - Lockheed shares have returned +0.6% over the past month, underperforming compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.2% change [7] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of lagging market performance in the near future [7]