LMTLockheed Martin Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is a global aerospace and defense contractor that designs, builds, and maintains advanced military and commercial aircraft, satellites, and missile systems. The company’s next catalyst is Oct 20, 2026 — Q3 2026 Earnings Release, which will test its ability to deliver on recent contract wins and sustain margins amid supply chain and geopolitical headwinds .
- LMT’s revenue in 2018 was $59.81B, with a net margin of 8.8% and free cash flow of $9.23B in the trailing twelve months.
- The company’s debt-to-equity ratio stood at 3.40x, reflecting a balance between leverage and capital deployment.
- LMT’s revenue grew 11.3% year-over-year, driven by defense contracts and long-term sustainment programs.
The schedule
- Tue20Oct
The Q3 2026 earnings release is a key event that will provide insight into LMT's financial performance and future guidance for the full year 2026. This report will include details on revenue, earnings, and operational metrics, which are critical for assessing the company's performance against market expectations. The outcome of this event is expected to have a significant impact on the stock price, given the importance of earnings reports in shaping investor sentiment and market direction.
- Tue20Apr
- Tue20Jul
- Tue19Oct
Past
- Wed30Sep
Actual outcome: Bear · $509.68 at outcome
Stock fell 15.0% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bear trajectory.
Stock fell 15.0% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bear trajectory.
- Fri25Sep
Actual outcome: Bear · $506.25 at outcome
Stock fell 14.3% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bear trajectory.
Stock fell 14.3% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bear trajectory.
- Fri25Sep
Actual outcome: Bear · $506.25 at outcome
Stock fell 12.9% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bear trajectory.
Stock fell 12.9% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bear trajectory.
- Mon31Aug
Actual outcome: Mixed · $535.05 at outcome
Price at outcome date was between bear floor ($490.00) and bull target ($555.00).
Price at outcome date was between bear floor ($490.00) and bull target ($555.00).
- Tue28Jul
Actual outcome: Bull · $577.60 at outcome
Stock rose 12.5% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bull trajectory.
Stock rose 12.5% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bull trajectory.
- Sat25Apr
Actual outcome: Mixed · $512.77 at outcome
Lockheed Martin reported Q1 EPS of $6.47, exactly matching consensus estimates, though the stock had already suffered a sharp sell-off following the initial April 23 earnings release amid broader defense sector struggles. Following the event date, shares stabilized and traded flat, rising just 0.9% as the post-earnings pressure was offset by positive developments, including a new U.S. Space Force contract and Israel's approval to purchase additional F-35 aircraft.
Lockheed Martin reported Q1 EPS of $6.47, exactly matching consensus estimates, though the stock had already suffered a sharp sell-off following the initial April 23 earnings release amid broader defense sector struggles. Following the event date, shares stabilized and traded flat, rising just 0.9% as the post-earnings pressure was offset by positive developments, including a new U.S. Space Force contract and Israel's approval to purchase additional F-35 aircraft.
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