Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC Lowers Holdings in Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT

Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC lowered its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 50.8% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 1,013 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 1,045 shares during the quarter. Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $516,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of LMT. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Lockheed Martin by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,995 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,941,000 after purchasing an additional 191 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in Lockheed Martin by 5.4% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 973 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $451,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 17.3% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 1,460 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $676,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 36.0% in the 2nd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 2,250 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,042,000 after purchasing an additional 595 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. grew its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin by 18.2% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 86,569 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $40,092,000 after buying an additional 13,300 shares during the period. 74.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lockheed Martin Stock Up 1.1%

Shares of NYSE LMT opened at $530.10 on Friday. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 12-month low of $437.25 and a 12-month high of $692.00. The company has a market cap of $122.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $556.35 and a 200 day moving average price of $566.15.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The aerospace company reported $7.94 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.22 by $0.72. The company had revenue of $20.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.34 billion. Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 91.42% and a net margin of 8.16%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.46 earnings per share. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 29.950-30.650 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 30.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lockheed Martin Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $3.45 per share. This represents a $13.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. Lockheed Martin’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 50.87%.

Lockheed Martin News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded Lockheed Martin, citing a structural increase in defense demand. The shift toward rebuilding missile inventories and expanding military capabilities could support multi-year revenue growth. UBS sees a structural shift building at Lockheed Martin
• Positive Sentiment: European support for Ukraine’s purchase of Patriot air-defense systems could benefit Lockheed Martin. Continued replenishment of Western missile stockpiles may increase demand for the company’s missile and air-defense products. Lockheed Poised to Benefit as EU Approves Ukraine’s Purchase of Patriot Missiles
• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin and IBM announced a Swiss quantum-computing innovation hub. The project, connected to Switzerland’s F-35 procurement offset obligations, gives Lockheed access to research in autonomous navigation, quantum sensing and advanced materials. The initiative is strategically positive, although financial benefits are likely long term. IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is scheduled to speak at Morgan Stanley’s Laguna Conference. Investors may look for updates on defense demand, production execution, capital allocation and full-year guidance, but the event itself does not change fundamentals. Lockheed Martin executives to speak at Morgan Stanley conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Value-focused commentary highlights LMT’s approximately 2.6% dividend yield and roughly 17.6 forward earnings multiple. The valuation may appeal to long-term investors, while the defense industry’s transition toward newer technologies could require changes to Lockheed’s traditional business model. Lockheed Martin valuation and industry outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about fixed-price contracts and political scrutiny. Cost overruns or contract pressure could squeeze margins, particularly while Lockheed is adapting to changing defense procurement priorities.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on LMT. Robert W. Baird set a $700.00 price objective on Lockheed Martin in a report on Friday, July 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Lockheed Martin in a report on Friday, May 29th. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Lockheed Martin from $600.00 to $560.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Lockheed Martin from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 29th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $641.00 to $691.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $637.56.

Lockheed Martin Company Profile

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global aerospace, defense and technology company that develops and produces systems for government and commercial customers, with the U.S. Department of Defense serving as its largest customer. Its principal business areas include Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space.

The company’s products and services include military aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 and C-130; air and missile defense systems; precision weapons; helicopters and maritime systems; radar, sensors and command-and-control technologies; satellites; space exploration systems; and missile-warning and strategic defense capabilities.

Lockheed Martin was created in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta.