Core Insights - Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is a leading aerospace and defense company with a market cap of $120.1 billion, involved in various sectors including space, telecommunications, and systems integration [1] - The company is expected to report a diluted EPS of $6.33 for Q3 2025, reflecting a 7.5% decline from $6.84 in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year, LMT's EPS is projected to be $27.69, down 2.7% from $28.47 in fiscal 2024, but is expected to rise to $29.40 in fiscal 2026, marking a 6.2% year-over-year increase [3] Performance Analysis - LMT's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 17.9% over the past 52 weeks, with LMT shares down 15.6% during the same period [4] - The underperformance is attributed to setbacks in a classified aeronautics program, cost overruns on the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program, and declining revenues in the Space segment due to production delays [5] Recent Financial Results - In Q2, LMT reported an EPS of $1.46, a significant drop of 78.7% year-over-year, with revenue of $18.2 billion, which was below Wall Street's expectations of $18.6 billion [6] - The company anticipates a full-year EPS between $21.70 and $22, with revenue projected in the range of $73.8 billion to $74.8 billion [6] Analyst Sentiment - Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating on LMT stock, with 8 out of 22 analysts recommending a "Strong Buy," 13 advising a "Hold," and 1 suggesting a "Strong Sell" [7] - LMT currently trades above its mean price target of $480.05, with a Street-high price target of $550 indicating a potential upside of 7.6% [7]