Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT Shares Sold by New York State Common Retirement Fund

New York State Common Retirement Fund cut its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 5.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 228,388 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 12,180 shares during the period. New York State Common Retirement Fund owned about 0.10% of Lockheed Martin worth $114,014,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 285.7% during the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 54 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin during the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the second quarter worth $28,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the second quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Frazier Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin in the second quarter valued at $34,000. 74.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lockheed Martin Stock Up 4.3%

NYSE:LMT opened at $623.17 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $506.21 and a 200-day moving average of $479.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $144.20 billion, a PE ratio of 34.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 0.24. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 52 week low of $410.11 and a 52 week high of $645.67.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The aerospace company reported $5.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.33 by ($0.53). The company had revenue of $20.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.84 billion. Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 5.73% and a return on equity of 111.84%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $7.67 EPS. Analysts predict that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 27.15 EPS for the current year.

Lockheed Martin News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company issued upbeat 2026 profit and revenue guidance citing continued strong demand for fighters and weapons, supporting a bullish outlook for future growth. Lockheed Martin forecasts upbeat 2026 profit, revenue amid rising geopolitical tensions
• Positive Sentiment: Record backlog (~$194B) and rising Pentagon demand for fighters/missiles bolster revenue visibility and underpin multi‑year production plans. Lockheed Martin Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed agreed with the U.S. government to quadruple THAAD interceptor production (to ~400/year) and will build a new munitions acceleration center — a clear revenue and margin leverage play for missile programs. Lockheed Martin and U.S. Department of War Sign Framework Agreement to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Production Capacity
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue was strong (≈$20.3B, +9% YoY) and operating cash flow and free cash flow improved materially, reinforcing balance‑sheet flexibility and cash returns. Lockheed Martin (LMT) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue and EPS Beat, Strong Cash Flow
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary ties the rally to defense policy and administration procurement posture (short‑term political tailwinds) rather than a single operational surprise. Lockheed Martin’s stock is having its best month in half a century. Thanks, President Trump.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains broadly positive (multiple buy/overweight ratings and mid‑$500s median target), so expectations are mixed but generally supportive. Lockheed Martin (coverage & targets)
• Negative Sentiment: EPS dynamics are mixed — some outlets report Q4 EPS missed certain consensus figures and EPS is down from the prior year, which highlights execution and margin risk even as revenue grows. Lockheed Martin (LMT) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling (recent sales by a senior executive) and mixed institutional flows could temper sentiment if execution or margins slip. Insider trading & institutional activity

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on LMT. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Lockheed Martin from $513.00 to $580.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Truist Financial set a $605.00 price objective on Lockheed Martin and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on Lockheed Martin from $440.00 to $525.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on Lockheed Martin from $517.00 to $492.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $543.82.

Lockheed Martin Company 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.