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The U.S. DSCA notified Congress of $22.5 billion in pending weapons sales last month. Lockheed Martin and Boeing were the month's biggest winners.
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The U.S. DSCA notified Congress of $22.5 billion in pending weapons sales last month. Lockheed Martin and Boeing were the month's biggest winners.

AI-fueled semiconductor surge and record defense backlogs position sectors like technology and defense for potential outperformance in 2026.

Lockheed (LMT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Lockheed Martin outperformed the S&P 500, but the stock now fully reflects forward earnings and is downgraded from buy to hold. Q4 results showed strong sales growth but underwhelming margins, with higher revenues not translating to meaningful profit expansion across key segments. 2026 guidance points to improved EBITDA margins and mid-single-digit sales growth, but free cash flow is expected to remain flat due to elevated CapEx.

/PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group News Commentary - The Pentagon just carved out its first-ever standalone budget line for autonomy, requesting $13.4 billion for

Eubel Brady and Suttman Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) by 3.8% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 39,920 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an additional

Global military spending is on the rise and expected to keep growing through the end of the decade at least. Rheinmetall is well-positioned to profit from German and broader European rearmament and it is already seeing growth from Germany's ballooning military budget.

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet and Chief Financial Officer Evan Scott will participate in a fireside chat at Citi's 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 2:40 to 3:20 p.m.

Advisors Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) by 4.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 46,384 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an additional 1,882 shares during the quarter.

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As spending on the space economy accelerates, these established companies are positioned to benefit.

Lockheed Martin is a trusted defense and aerospace manufacturer that experienced "unprecedented demand" this past year. Texas Instruments has a broad semiconductor business that is seeing strong growth from data centers.

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LexAurum Advisors LLC boosted its position in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) by 454.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,171 shares of the aerospace company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,599 shares during the period. LexAurum Advisors

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Savant Capital LLC lowered its position in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) by 40.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,866 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 5,962 shares during the period. Savant

Birmingham Capital Management Co. Inc. AL increased its stake in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) by 12.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 14,765 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) board of directors has authorized a first quarter 2026 dividend of $3.45 per share.

America and Germany are boosting their defense spending considerably. Lockheed Martin already saw good sales growth in 2025, and with the new $1.5 trillion budget its 2026 growth should be even better.

Investors in defense contractors worry that a White House order restricting CEO pay, dividends and stock buybacks could reduce returns for shareholders and impede the companies' ability to attract the best executives.