Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) To Go Ex-Dividend on June 1st

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 12th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of 3.45 per share by the aerospace company on Friday, June 26th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st.

Lockheed Martin has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend annually for the last 22 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin has a dividend payout ratio of 46.1% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Lockheed Martin to earn $32.20 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $13.80 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 42.9%.

Lockheed Martin Price Performance

Shares of NYSE LMT opened at $520.35 on Thursday. Lockheed Martin has a fifty-two week low of $410.11 and a fifty-two week high of $692.00. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $596.78 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $554.71. The company has a market capitalization of $119.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.20, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.74, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.14.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The aerospace company reported $6.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.79 by ($0.35). Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 6.38% and a return on equity of 101.64%. The business had revenue of $18.02 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $7.28 EPS. Lockheed Martin’s revenue for the quarter was up .3% on a year-over-year basis. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 29.350-30.250 EPS. Analysts expect that Lockheed Martin will post 29.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lockheed Martin News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin declared a quarterly dividend of $3.45 per share, underscoring its commitment to returning cash to shareholders and supporting the stock’s income appeal. Lockheed Martin Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see upside in Lockheed Martin, with one recent note highlighting an estimated 27% potential gain, reflecting confidence in the company’s defense franchise and earnings power. Analysts See 27% Upside To Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
• Positive Sentiment: New defense contracts and program wins, including Space Force interceptor work, PAC-3 support, and a 5G solution for U.S. and allied forces, reinforce the company’s role in next-generation military systems. Will New Space Interceptor and 5G Contracts Plus Leadership Shift Change Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) Narrative
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focus on Lockheed Martin’s long-term investment case and strong historical returns, which supports the stock’s reputation but does not add a new catalyst by itself. Here’s How Much $1000 Invested In Lockheed Martin 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Lockheed Martin’s aeronautics leadership transition appears orderly, with Greg Ulmer retiring and OJ Sanchez stepping in, suggesting continuity rather than disruption. Will New Space Interceptor and 5G Contracts Plus Leadership Shift Change Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) Narrative
• Negative Sentiment: Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized defense contractors over high repair costs and pushed for a military “right to repair” law, which could increase regulatory pressure on Lockheed Martin and peers. Elizabeth Warren Slams Defense Contractors Like Lockheed Martin Over ‘$47,000’ Bill For ‘$15’ Fix, Demands ‘Right To Repair’ Law For Military
• Negative Sentiment: Some recent valuation updates have trimmed fair value estimates and price targets, signaling more cautious analyst sentiment even as the long-term outlook remains constructive. How The Lockheed Martin (LMT) Investment Story Is Shifting With New Targets And Programs

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.