Lockheed Martin Answers the Nation's Call and Quadruples Precision Strike Missile Production Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation New agreement between Lockheed Martin and the Department of War ensures joint forces have the military advantage they need DALLAS, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a decisive move to guarantee American overmatch against any adversary, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the Department of War (DoW) announced a framework agreement to accelerate the production of Precision Strike Mis ...

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Core Insights - Lockheed Martin Corp. has experienced a significant increase in its quality score, reflecting its strong fundamental performance and robust future demand for its defense platforms [1][2] Financial Performance - The company reported a record backlog of approximately $194 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase, which is about 2.5 times its annual sales, providing multi-year revenue certainty [2] - Full-year 2025 sales reached $75 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous year, with contributions from all business segments [3] - Lockheed Martin generated $6.9 billion in free cash flow for the year, surpassing expectations despite a substantial $860 million pension contribution [3] Operational Developments - The improved outlook is driven by landmark agreements with the U.S. Department of War, including a deal to quadruple the annual production of THAAD interceptors from 96 to 400 units [5] - The company is also set to triple PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement production to 2,000 units annually [5] - Lockheed is investing in a new Munitions Acceleration Center in Camden, Arkansas, as part of a multi-billion-dollar modernization plan for over 20 facilities across five states [6] Future Outlook - For 2026, Lockheed Martin projects sales between $77.5 billion and $80 billion, with anticipated segment operating profit growth of over 25% year-over-year [7] - The demand for combat-proven systems like the F-35 and HIMARS is expected to remain strong [7] Market Performance - Lockheed Martin's shares have increased by 26.39% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, which gained only 0.87% in the same period [8] - The stock has risen 48.28% over the last six months and 38.48% over the past year [8]