Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT Shares Sold by CX Institutional

CX Institutional decreased its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 84.9% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,935 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 16,506 shares during the quarter. CX Institutional’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $1,495,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of LMT. Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Lockheed Martin by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,376 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $665,000 after buying an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Garner Asset Management Corp raised its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Garner Asset Management Corp now owns 1,735 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $839,000 after acquiring an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Davis R M Inc. raised its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 1.3% during 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. Broadway Wealth Solutions Inc. lifted its stake in Lockheed Martin by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Broadway Wealth Solutions Inc. now owns 484 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $234,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Aspire Growth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Lockheed Martin by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC now owns 2,515 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,217,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. 74.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Lockheed Martin News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin demonstrated an AI-powered sonar system designed to improve submarine detection. The technology could strengthen the company’s position in advanced undersea warfare and support future defense opportunities. Lockheed Martin demonstrates AI-powered sonar for submarine detection
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights Lockheed Martin’s record approximately $230 billion backlog, missile-defense contracts and expanding production. These factors support visibility into long-term revenue growth following the company’s latest earnings beat. Should Investors Chase LMT Stock After Its Three-Month Gain?
• Positive Sentiment: Skunk Works is advancing sensor-powered artificial-intelligence fighter interception through live flight testing with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. The effort reinforces Lockheed’s exposure to autonomy and next-generation combat systems. Skunk Works Advances Sensor-Powered AI Fighter Intercept
• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed signed a memorandum of understanding with NioCorp to develop scandium-based defense technologies, while separately selecting Gravitics to support a strategically important Department of War contract. Both announcements broaden the company’s technology and national-security relationships. Lockheed Martin and NioCorp Sign MOU
• Neutral Sentiment: Lockheed is reportedly seeking U.S. sources for two critical minerals as the government pressures defense contractors to reduce dependence on China. The move could improve supply security but may increase procurement costs and highlights ongoing materials constraints. Lockheed seeks U.S. mineral supplies
• Negative Sentiment: Several articles question whether investors should chase LMT after its roughly 15% three-month gain or its earlier decline. Although analysts cite substantial upside and backlog strength, the debate suggests valuation and execution concerns are limiting near-term enthusiasm. Lockheed Martin outlook and price target
• Negative Sentiment: Lockheed reportedly agreed to cover the cost of redoing a White House helipad, creating a small, unexpected expense and unfavorable publicity, though the financial impact appears immaterial relative to the company’s size.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. 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 note on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. DZ Bank upgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $680.00 to $605.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $700.00 price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research report on Friday, July 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $626.33.

Lockheed Martin Trading Down 2.0%

Lockheed Martin stock opened at $577.30 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $531.97 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $575.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $133.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.28, a PEG ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 0.10. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 52-week low of $423.91 and a 52-week high of $692.00.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The aerospace company reported $7.94 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $20.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.34 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.46 EPS. Lockheed Martin’s quarterly 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. Sell-side analysts expect that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 30.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Lockheed Martin Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $3.45 per share. This represents a $13.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is currently 50.87%.

Lockheed Martin Profile

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, develops and manufactures advanced technology systems for government and commercial customers. Formed through the 1995 merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and focuses on providing integrated solutions across air, space, land and sea domains. Its primary customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and allied governments around the world.

Lockheed Martin’s product and service portfolio spans military aircraft, missile and fire-control systems, missile defense, space systems and satellite technologies, sensors and precision weapons.