Advisory Research Inc. Acquires 1,908 Shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT

Advisory Research Inc. raised its holdings in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 50.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,706 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 1,908 shares during the period. Advisory Research Inc.’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $2,848,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 285.7% in the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 54 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Lockheed Martin during the third quarter worth $27,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Lockheed Martin during the second quarter worth $29,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in Lockheed Martin during the third quarter worth $35,000. Finally, MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin in the second quarter valued at $36,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.19% of the company’s stock.

Lockheed Martin Stock Performance

NYSE LMT opened at $653.01 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $613.54 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $523.44. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 12-month low of $410.11 and a 12-month high of $692.00. The company has a market capitalization of $150.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.39, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.05.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The aerospace company reported $5.80 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.33 by ($0.53). Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 108.53% and a net margin of 6.69%.The business had revenue of $20.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.84 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $7.67 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 27.15 earnings per share for the current year.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $3.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $13.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is currently 64.22%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on LMT shares. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and set a $660.00 price target on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $550.00 to $570.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $580.00 to $663.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $592.00 to $673.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $618.95.

Trending Headlines about Lockheed Martin

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

• Positive Sentiment: Expanded F‑35 capabilities — Reports say Lockheed is rolling out advanced weapons, improved data‑sharing systems and new production contracts for the F‑35 as global demand rises, which supports future revenue, backlog and long‑cycle program cash flow. Is LMT Expanding F-35 Capabilities to Strengthen Air Dominance?
• Positive Sentiment: Japan satellite contract role — Lockheed will provide an anti‑jamming payload for Japan’s next‑generation defense satellite communications system as a mission partner to Mitsubishi Electric, strengthening its international space/communications revenue stream and foothold in allied programs. Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) To Provide Anti-Jamming Payload For Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System
• Positive Sentiment: Payload delivered to orbit — Firefly Aerospace’s successful Alpha Flight 7 carried a Lockheed payload to orbit, validating Lockheed’s use of emerging launch partners and advancing its space demonstrators/capability deployments; this reduces program risk and supports future space revenue. Firefly Rockets Lockheed Payload To Orbit: Is FLY a High‑Beta Defense Trade?
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tailwinds — Coverage noting risks in the Strait of Hormuz and related regional tensions highlights increased demand for detection, maritime defense, missiles and ISR systems — areas where Lockheed is a primary supplier. Clear the Strait of Hormuz? Watch These Defense Stocks.
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term performance note — A retrospective piece shows strong multi‑decade returns for LMT shareholders, useful context for buy‑and‑hold investors but not an immediate catalyst. $1000 Invested In Lockheed Martin 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer comparison — Industry write‑ups comparing Lockheed to L3Harris help investors assess relative valuation and exposure (airframes vs. electronics), but are background analysis rather than direct catalysts. Lockheed Martin vs. L3Harris: Which Defense Giant Belongs in Your Portfolio?
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS miss — Lockheed’s Jan. 29 quarter reported revenue above estimates but EPS below consensus (reduced quarterly EPS vs. prior year), which could weigh on near‑term sentiment despite the offsetting contract/news flow.

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.