Wall Street Zen Downgrades Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) to Buy

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) was downgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on LMT. TD Cowen lowered their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $600.00 to $560.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Lockheed Martin from $575.00 to $600.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Robert W. Baird set a $700.00 price target on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $653.00 to $690.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $637.56.

Lockheed Martin Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE:LMT opened at $524.40 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $555.94 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $565.19. Lockheed Martin has a one year low of $437.25 and a one year high of $692.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $121.03 billion, a PE ratio of 19.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 0.10.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The aerospace company reported $7.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.22 by $0.72. Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 8.16% and a return on equity of 91.42%. The business had revenue of $20.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.34 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.46 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 29.950-30.650 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Lockheed Martin will post 30.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Davis R M Inc. lifted its position in Lockheed Martin by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. Davis R M Inc. now owns 1,264 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $612,000 after acquiring an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC now owns 2,515 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,217,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the period. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Lockheed Martin by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,884 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,395,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 4.4% during the fourth quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC now owns 430 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $208,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares during the period. Finally, Stonebridge Financial Group LLC MO grew its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 2.8% in the 1st quarter. Stonebridge Financial Group LLC MO now owns 658 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $397,000 after buying an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. 74.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Lockheed Martin

Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Army confirmed that Lockheed Martin has advanced to the demonstration phase of the competition for the Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 second interceptor. Progress in the program could support future missile-defense orders, although a contract award is not yet assured. Army Confirms Lockheed Also Advances To Demo Phase Of IFPC Inc. 2 Second Interceptor Competition
• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded Lockheed Martin, citing a structural increase in defense demand that could provide durable support for the company’s backlog and revenue outlook. UBS sees a structural shift building at Lockheed Martin
• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin and IBM are establishing a quantum-computing innovation hub at ETH Zurich, funded in part through Switzerland’s offset obligations related to its purchase of 36 F-35A aircraft. The IBM Quantum System Two will support research into navigation, materials science and other potential defense applications. The initiative strengthens Lockheed’s technology partnerships but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Jim Taiclet and CFO Evan Scott are scheduled to participate in a Morgan Stanley conference. Investors may look for updates on demand, margins, cash flow and program execution. Lockheed Martin executives to speak at Morgan Stanley conference
• Negative Sentiment: Recent analysis cautions that fixed-price contracts could pressure margins if costs rise, while political scrutiny and shifting defense priorities may challenge traditional business practices. At roughly 17–18 times forward earnings and with a dividend yield near 2.6%, the valuation reflects some of these risks but leaves investors focused on execution. Lockheed Martin valuation and risk analysis

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global aerospace, defense and technology company that develops and produces systems for government and commercial customers, with the U.S. Department of Defense serving as its largest customer. Its principal business areas include Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space.

The company’s products and services include military aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 and C-130; air and missile defense systems; precision weapons; helicopters and maritime systems; radar, sensors and command-and-control technologies; satellites; space exploration systems; and missile-warning and strategic defense capabilities.

Lockheed Martin was created in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta.