Inceptionr LLC Reduces Holdings in Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT

Inceptionr LLC decreased its position in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 33.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,661 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 838 shares during the quarter. Inceptionr LLC’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $829,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of LMT. Flavin Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in Lockheed Martin by 13.5% in the 3rd quarter. Flavin Financial Services Inc. now owns 4,893 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $2,442,000 after buying an additional 581 shares in the last quarter. PFG Advisors lifted its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 10.6% during the third quarter. PFG Advisors now owns 6,055 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,023,000 after acquiring an additional 579 shares in the last quarter. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 63.7% during the third quarter. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,691 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,843,000 after acquiring an additional 1,436 shares in the last quarter. Longview Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin in the third quarter worth $213,000. Finally, Powell Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 161.5% in the third quarter. Powell Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,927 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $962,000 after acquiring an additional 1,190 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.19% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on LMT. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $550.00 to $640.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $654.00 target price on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Lockheed Martin from $492.00 to $611.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $605.00 to $695.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $600.00 to $670.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lockheed Martin currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $618.95.

Lockheed Martin Price Performance

NYSE:LMT opened at $663.96 on Tuesday. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 52-week low of $410.11 and a 52-week high of $692.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $603.57 and a 200 day moving average of $520.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.05, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $152.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.90, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 0.22.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The aerospace company reported $5.80 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.84 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $7.67 earnings per share. Lockheed Martin’s revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 27.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

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

Key Headlines Impacting Lockheed Martin

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sikorsky is rolling out an upgraded S‑92A+ and preparing production as global demand for medium‑lift helicopters picks up — a clear revenue/ backlog positive for Lockheed’s rotary‑wing unit. Lockheed Martin (LMT) Rolls Out Upgraded S-92A+ as Global Demand Picks Up
• Positive Sentiment: Recent F‑35 and missile contracts (and public reports of ramping interceptor/missile production) support stronger top‑line visibility and justify defense multiple expansion. Lockheed Martin, RTX land F-35 contracts, shares clear entries
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical tensions (Iran conflict) are driving near‑term defense demand expectations that have lifted LMT sentiment and flows into defense names. Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) Continues to Surge as War Rages
• Positive Sentiment: At least one shop has lifted LMT’s price target (to $735), signaling bullish analyst conviction on upside from current programs and backlog. Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Price Target Raised to $735.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst pieces highlight LMT as a strong momentum/dividend name and note heavy investor attention — useful context for flows but not a catalyst by itself. Here’s Why Lockheed Martin (LMT) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage in Barron’s and mainstream business outlets is lifting visibility for the sector — supports interest but increases correlation with peers. Lockheed, RTX, Other Defense Stocks Gain. Watch This Trump-Backed Drone Company.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting LMT’s rapid run (up ~43.6% in three months) flags risk: program losses, elevated debt and valuation concerns could prompt profit‑taking or slower multiple expansion for new buyers. LMT Stock Surges 43.6% in 3 Month: Time to Hold or Book Profits?
• Negative Sentiment: Remember the recent quarterly EPS miss and high debt/ program‑loss history cited by analysts — these fundamentals temper how much multiple expansion the market will allow and likely explain today’s modest pullback.

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.