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Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Prnewswireยท 2025-04-22 11:29
Core Insights - Lockheed Martin Corporation reported first quarter 2025 sales of $18.0 billion, a 4% increase from $17.2 billion in the same quarter of 2024. Net earnings rose to $1.7 billion, or $7.28 per share, compared to $1.5 billion, or $6.39 per share, in the prior year [1][5][39]. Financial Performance - Sales increased by 4% year-over-year to $18.0 billion [5][39]. - Net earnings for the quarter were $1.7 billion, translating to $7.28 per share, up from $1.5 billion and $6.39 per share in Q1 2024 [1][5][39]. - Cash from operations was $1.4 billion, down from $1.6 billion in Q1 2024, while free cash flow decreased to $955 million from $1.3 billion [1][6][39]. - The company returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [5][7]. Business Segments - Aeronautics segment sales increased to $7.1 billion, a 3% rise, driven by a $215 million increase in F-35 program sales [14][39]. - Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) sales surged by 13% to $3.4 billion, primarily due to a $370 million increase from tactical and strike missile programs [17][39]. - Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) reported a 6% increase in sales to $4.3 billion, attributed to higher volumes in integrated warfare systems and Sikorsky helicopter programs [19][39]. - Space segment sales decreased by 2% to $3.2 billion, mainly due to lower sales in national security space programs [21][39]. Operational Highlights - The company maintained a backlog of $173 billion, representing more than two years of sales [2][5]. - Lockheed Martin invested over $850 million in research and development and capital expenditures during the quarter [2]. - The company reaffirmed its financial outlook for 2025, projecting sales between $73.75 billion and $74.75 billion [9][8]. Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Cash from operations was $1.4 billion, with free cash flow at $955 million, reflecting a decrease from the previous year [6][39]. - The company paid cash dividends of $796 million and repurchased 1.7 million shares for $750 million during the quarter [7][39].