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Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reported Q1 2026 sales of $18.0 billion and net earnings of $1.49 billion ($6.44 diluted EPS). Cash from operations was $220 million and free cash flow was $(291) million. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance: $77.5–$80.0 billion sales and $6.5–$6.8 billion free cash flow. Lockheed also signed multiyear framework agreements to accelerate munitions production, targeting a 3–4x increase in production rates and supporting investments in production infrastructure, supply chain, and workforce.

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Positive

  • Signed multiyear framework agreements to scale munitions production
  • Reaffirmed 2026 sales guidance of $77.5–$80.0 billion
  • 2026 free cash flow guidance of $6.5–$6.8 billion
  • Missiles & Fire Control sales +8% year-over-year
  • Space sales +7% year-over-year

Negative

  • Net earnings declined to $1.49 billion (EPS $6.44)
  • Cash from operations down to $220 million (vs $1.4B prior year)
  • Free cash flow swung to $(291) million from $955 million
  • Total business segment operating profit down 13% ($1,823M vs $2,085M)
  • Aeronautics operating profit down $101 million; RMS sales down 8%

Key Figures

Q1 2026 Sales: $18.0 billion Q1 2026 Net Earnings: $1.5 billion Q1 2026 Diluted EPS: $6.44 per share +5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 Sales $18.0 billion Quarter ended March 29, 2026; comparable to Q1 2025 sales of $18.0B
Q1 2026 Net Earnings $1.5 billion Down from $1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025
Q1 2026 Diluted EPS $6.44 per share Compared to $7.28 per share in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 Cash from Operations $220 million Down from $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025
Q1 2026 Free Cash Flow $(291) million Versus $955 million free cash flow in Q1 2025
2026 Sales Outlook $77.5–$80.0 billion Reaffirmed full-year 2026 sales guidance range
2026 EPS Outlook $29.35–$30.25 Reaffirmed full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance
2026 Free Cash Flow Outlook $6.5–$6.8 billion Expected full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance range

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jan 29 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Jan 29 FY 2025 earnings Positive +4.2% Strong 2025 growth, record backlog and initial 2026 sales, EPS and FCF outlook.
Oct 21 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -3.2% Higher sales, record backlog, capital returns and raised 2025 guidance.
Oct 01 Q3 2025 webcast notice Neutral -0.0% Announcement of timing and access details for Q3 2025 earnings call.
Jul 22 Q2 2025 earnings Negative -10.8% Program losses, sharply lower EPS and cash flow despite slightly higher sales.
Jul 01 Q2 2025 webcast notice Neutral -0.7% Scheduling and access information for upcoming Q2 2025 earnings call.
Pattern Detected

Earnings-related headlines often coincided with downside or volatile reactions: average move over the last 5 earnings-tag events was -2.12%, including one double‑digit drop on weaker results.

Recent Company History

Recent earnings history for Lockheed Martin shows mixed but generally cautious reactions. Q2 2025 results with major program losses triggered a -10.81% move, while strong full‑year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Jan 29, 2026 saw shares gain 4.23%. Other quarters with updated guidance and record backlogs still produced modest declines. Against this backdrop, Q1 2026’s flat sales, lower earnings and sharply weaker cash generation alongside reaffirmed 2026 outlook fit a pattern where investors scrutinize margins, cash flow and program execution even when guidance is maintained.

Historical Comparison

-2.1% avg move · Over the past five earnings-related releases, LMT’s average move was -2.12%. Today’s -2.89% reaction...
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Average Historical Move earnings

Over the past five earnings-related releases, LMT’s average move was -2.12%. Today’s -2.89% reaction to Q1 2026 results sits slightly weaker but broadly in line with that pattern of cautious earnings-day trading.

Earnings news has tracked a path from Q2 2025 program losses and cash pressure, through stabilizing Q3 2025 results and strong full-year 2025 performance with record backlog, into 2026 where guidance is reaffirmed but quarterly cash flow and margins remain key watch points.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlighted stable Q1 2026 sales of $18.0 billion, lower EPS of $6.44, and a sharp...
Analysis

This announcement highlighted stable Q1 2026 sales of $18.0 billion, lower EPS of $6.44, and a sharp decline in free cash flow to $(291) million, while reaffirming 2026 guidance for sales, EPS and free cash flow of $6.5–$6.8 billion. Investors may compare these trends with prior quarters that featured record backlogs but occasional program losses and cash pressure, watching execution, working capital and segment profitability as key metrics in upcoming results.

Key Terms

free cash flow, non-gaap, deferred compensation plans, fas/cas pension operating adjustment, +4 more
8 terms
free cash flow financial
"Cash from operations of $220 million and free cash flow of $(291) million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
non-gaap financial
"Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
deferred compensation plans financial
"net assets and liabilities for deferred compensation plans, compared to net gains"
Deferred compensation plans are arrangements where employees or executives agree to receive part of their pay at a later date instead of immediately, like putting a portion of a paycheck into a locked savings account to be paid out in the future. For investors, these plans matter because they create future payment obligations for the company and shape management's incentives and retention; large deferred payouts can affect a firm’s reported financial health and cash needs down the road.
fas/cas pension operating adjustment financial
"FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment | | 421 | | 379"
A FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment is an accounting reconciliation that aligns pension costs reported under general financial rules (FAS) with the cost-accounting rules used for government contracts (CAS). It adjusts operating income so investors can see the difference between pension expenses shown in corporate financial statements and the pension costs allowable for contract billing, similar to reconciling two different ways of tracking the same household bill. This matters because it can materially change reported profit and margins and signal whether pension costs are a paper accounting item or a real cash burden.
intangible asset amortization financial
"Intangible asset amortization expense | | (50) | | (64)"
The scheduled write-down of the cost of a non-physical asset—like a trademark, patent, or customer list—spread over its useful life so the expense is recognized gradually rather than all at once. Investors care because this reduces reported profits over time and affects measures of company value and earnings quality, much like spreading the price of a long-term subscription across the months you use it instead of charging everything up front.
restricted stock units financial
"reported an equity compensation award of 8,803 restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
form 4 regulatory
""[Form 4] LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Insider Trading Activity""
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
schedule 13g regulatory
"The Vanguard Group filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting that"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

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  • Orion capsule successfully completes historic mission around the moon
  • Lockheed Martin and Department of War sign multiyear framework agreements to increase munitions production
  • Sales of $18.0 billion
  • Net earnings of $1.5 billion, or $6.44 per share
  • Cash from operations of $220 million and free cash flow of $(291) million
  • Reaffirms 2026 financial outlook

BETHESDA, Md., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] today reported first quarter 2026 sales of $18.0 billion, compared to $18.0 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Net earnings in the first quarter of 2026 were $1.5 billion, or $6.44 per share, compared to $1.7 billion, or $7.28 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. Cash from operations was $220 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Free cash flow was $(291) million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $955 million in the first quarter of 2025.

"Lockheed Martin's superior capabilities in delivering advanced defense technology and systems and in space exploration have been proven again and again in 2026. Our Orion spacecraft safely carried the crew farther from Earth than ever before during NASA's historic Artemis II mission, concluding with a precisely executed re-entry and splashdown. Our superior fifth generation fighter jets, the F-35 and F-22, continue to operate with great effectiveness in contested and difficult missions. Additionally, our layered missile defense architecture, including phased array radars, Aegis integrated command and control system, and the THAAD and advanced Patriot Missile interceptors, protected both military assets and civilians," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet.

"Given the high level of demand for many of these systems, we also pioneered a number of commercially inspired, long-term business arrangements with U.S. government leadership. In the first quarter, we signed several framework agreements to accelerate and scale munitions production, including advanced Patriot Missile, THAAD, and PrSM. We anticipate that these groundbreaking agreements will benefit both industry and the government and serve as the example for future contracting initiatives. The multi-year demand commitments defined in these framework agreements will in turn support strategic investments in production infrastructure, bolster our supply chain, and enhance our workforce to increase production rates of these critical systems by 3-4 times current rates," continued Taiclet.

"Our first quarter revenue of more than $18 billion, segment operating profit of $1.8 billion, and substantial backlog were a result of both strong customer demand, our continued commitment to operational performance and focused risk management. We reaffirm our 2026 full year guidance with anticipated sales and operating profit growth of approximately 5% and 25% year-over-year, respectively, and expected free cash flow between $6.5 and $6.8 billion."

Summary Financial Results

The following table presents the company's summary financial results:


(in millions, except per share data)


Quarters Ended





March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025



Sales


$           18,021


$           17,963










Business segment operating profit1


$             1,823


$             2,085



Unallocated items







  FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment


421


379



  Intangible asset amortization expense


(50)


(64)



  Other, net2


(131)


(28)



Total unallocated items


240


287



Consolidated operating profit


$             2,063


$             2,372










Net earnings


$             1,488


$             1,712










Diluted earnings per share


$               6.44


$               7.28










Cash from operations


$                220


$             1,409



Capital expenditures


(511)


(454)



Free cash flow1


$               (291)


$                955









1

Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of
this news release for more information.


2

Other, net for the quarter ended March 29, 2026 included net losses of $44 million ($33 million, or $0.14 per share, after-tax) due to changes
in fair value of net assets and liabilities for deferred compensation plans, compared to net gains of $29 million ($22 million, or $0.09 per share,
after-tax) for the quarter ended March 30, 2025.









Cash from operations in the quarter ended March 29, 2026 was $220 million with free cash flow of $(291) million compared to $1.4 billion with $955 million of free cash flow in the quarter ended March 30, 2025. The decrease in cash from operations was primarily due to higher working capital largely as a result of timing of billing activities.

The company's cash activities in the quarter ended March 29, 2026, included the following:

  • capital expenditures of $511 million;
  • independent research and development of $458 million;
  • cash dividends of $816 million; and
  • scheduled long-term debt repayments of $1.0 billion.

2026 Financial Outlook

The company's financial outlook and other sections of this news release contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the company's judgment based on the information available at the time of this news release. It is the company's practice not to incorporate adjustments into its financial outlook for future gains or losses related to changes in valuations of the company's net assets and liabilities for deferred compensation plans or early-stage company investments, pension annuity contracts or discretionary contributions, financing transactions, changes in law, or new accounting standards until such items have been consummated, enacted or adopted. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. For additional factors that may impact the company's actual results, refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section in this news release.


(in millions, except per share data)


2026 Outlook








Sales


$77,500 - $80,000








Business segment operating profit1


$8,425 - $8,675








Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment


~$1,365








Diluted earnings per share


$29.35 - $30.25








Cash from operations


$9,150 - $9,450



Capital expenditures


$2,500 - $2,800



Free cash flow1


$6,500 - $6,800







1

Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of
this news release for more information.





Segment Results

The company operates in four business segments organized based on the nature of products and services offered: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) and Space. The following table presents summary operating results of the company's business segments and reconciles these amounts to the company's consolidated financial results.


(in millions)


Quarters Ended





March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025



Sales







Aeronautics


$            6,953


$            7,057



Missiles and Fire Control


3,649


3,373



Rotary and Mission Systems


3,991


4,328



Space


3,428


3,205



Total sales


$          18,021


$          17,963










Operating profit







Aeronautics


$               619


$               720



Missiles and Fire Control


500


465



Rotary and Mission Systems


423


521



Space


281


379



Total business segment operating profit


1,823


2,085



Unallocated items







FAS/CAS operating adjustment


421


379



Intangible asset amortization expense


(50)


(64)



Other, net


(131)


(28)



Total unallocated items


240


287



Total consolidated operating profit


$            2,063


$            2,372





For information on factors impacting comparability of the company's segment sales, operating profit and operating margins, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025.

Total sales during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 was comparable to the same period in 2025. Higher sales at MFC and Space were offset by lower sales at RMS and Aeronautics.

Total business segment operating profit decreased $262 million, or 13% primarily due to lower net profit booking rate adjustments at Aeronautics in the first quarter of 2026 and the absence of favorable performance in the first quarter of 2025 upon completion on certain commercial civil space programs at Space and a classified program at Aeronautics.

Aeronautics 


(in millions)


Quarters Ended





March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025



Sales


$       6,953


$       7,057



Operating profit


619


720



Operating margin


8.9 %


10.2 %


Sales during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 decreased $104 million, or 1%, compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower sales of approximately $325 million on classified programs due to lower volume; and approximately $145 million for the F-16 program due to the sales impact of unfavorable profit adjustments recognized in first quarter of 2026 and lower production volume. These decreases were partially offset by higher sales of approximately $325 million for the F-35 program due to higher volume on sustainment contracts.

Operating profit during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 decreased $101 million, or 14%, compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to a $95 million decrease in profit booking rate adjustments. This decrease in profit book rate adjustments reflects $125 million of unfavorable profit adjustments on the F-16 program as a result of production performance and development delays; $55 million of net unfavorable profit adjustments on the C-130 program as a result of continued diminishing manufacturing source integration challenges and associated delivery delays; and the absence of an $80 million adjustment that occurred in the quarter ended March 30, 2025 resulting from favorable performance at completion on a classified program. These decreases in profit booking rate adjustments were partially offset by $130 million of higher favorable profit adjustments on the F-35 program.

Missiles and Fire Control


(in millions)


Quarters Ended





March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025



Sales


$        3,649


$        3,373



Operating profit


500


465



Operating margin


13.7 %


13.8 %


Sales during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 increased $276 million, or 8%, compared to the same period in 2025. This increase was primarily attributable to production ramp-up of $190 million at integrated air and missile defense programs (existing contracts on PAC-3) and $75 million at tactical and strike missile programs (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)).

Operating profit during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 increased $35 million, or 8%, compared to the same period in 2025. This increase was primarily attributable to higher sales volume previously described.

Rotary and Mission Systems

Effective January 2026, the Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors (IWSS) and C6ISR lines of business within RMS were restructured and renamed Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems (SEMS) and Mission Integrated Command and Control (MIC2). This includes realignment of various programs, such as Aegis and River-Class Destroyer (RCD) moving from what was historically IWSS to MIC2, which more closely aligns with C6ISR. SEMS and MIC2 will therefore incorporate an updated mix of existing program portfolios designed to accelerate mission–focused solutions and enhance the company's customers' experience.


(in millions)


Quarters Ended





March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025



Sales


$        3,991


$        4,328



Operating profit


423


521



Operating margin


10.6 %


12.0 %


Sales during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 decreased $337 million, or 8% compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower net sales of $170 million on SEMS programs due to lower volume on radar programs; and $110 million on Sikorsky helicopter programs (CH-53K, Seahawk and Black Hawk) primarily due to lower volume and the sales impact of unfavorable profit adjustments recognized in the quarter ended March 29, 2026.

Operating profit during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 decreased $98 million, or 19%, compared to the same period in 2025. This was primarily attributable to a $50 million decrease in profit booking rate adjustments largely driven by unfavorable profit adjustments on the CH-53K and Seahawk programs; and the absence of a $50 million cost recovery related to an intellectual property license arrangement that occurred in the quarter ended March 30, 2025.

Space


(in millions)


Quarters Ended





March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025



Sales


$        3,428


$        3,205



Operating profit


281


379



Operating margin


8.2 %


11.8 %


Sales during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 increased $223 million, or 7%, compared to the same period in 2025. This increase was primarily attributable to higher sales volume of $245 million for strategic and missile defense programs on the FBM and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) programs.

Operating profit during the quarter ended March 29, 2026 decreased $98 million, or 26%, compared to the same period in 2025. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $125 million decrease in profit booking rate adjustments driven by favorable performance at completion on certain commercial civil space programs for the quarter ended March 30, 2025; partially offset by an increase from higher sales volume previously described.

Income Taxes

The company's effective income tax rates were 16.1% and 15.9% for the quarters ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025. The rates for all periods benefited from the tax deductions for foreign derived deduction eligible income (formerly known as foreign derived intangible income), research and development tax credits, dividends paid to the company's defined contribution plans with an employee stock ownership plan feature and employee equity awards.

On February 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued Notice 2026-7 (the Notice) providing additional interim guidance regarding the application of the CAMT. The company is continuing to evaluate the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Notice and there could be additional impacts to its financial results or cash flows.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures (as defined by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation G). While management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating the financial performance of the company, this information should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company's definitions for non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies or analysts.

Business segment operating profit

Business segment operating profit represents operating profit from the company's business segments before unallocated income and expense. This measure is used by the company's senior management in evaluating the performance of its business segments and is a performance goal in the company's annual incentive plan. Business segment operating margin is calculated by dividing business segment operating profit by sales. The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measure business segment operating profit with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, consolidated operating profit.


(in millions)


2026 Outlook



Business segment operating profit (non-GAAP)


$8,425 - $8,675



FAS/CAS operating adjustment1


~1,685



Intangible asset amortization expense


~(200)



Other, net


~(475)



Consolidated operating profit (GAAP)


$9,435 - $9,685







1

Reflects the amount by which total CAS pension cost of $1.7 billion exceeds FAS pension service cost and excludes non-service FAS pension
expense. Refer to the supplemental table "Selected Financial Data" included in this news release for a detail of the FAS/CAS operating
adjustment.





Free cash flow

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as cash from operations less capital expenditures. The company's capital expenditures are comprised of equipment and facilities infrastructure and information technology (inclusive of costs for the development or purchase of internal-use software that are capitalized). The company uses free cash flow to evaluate its business performance and overall liquidity. While management believes that free cash flow as a non-GAAP financial measure may be useful in evaluating the company's financial performance, it should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Lockheed Martin Corporation will webcast live the earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET on the Lockheed Martin Investor Relations website at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor. The accompanying presentation slides and relevant financial charts are also available at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor

For additional information, visit the company's website: www.lockheedmartin.com

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at www.lockheedmartin.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and are based on Lockheed Martin's current expectations and assumptions. The words "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "intend," "expect," "plan," "outlook," "scheduled," "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors such as:

  • the company's reliance on contracts with the U.S. Government, which are dependent on U.S. Government funding and can be terminated for convenience, and the company's ability to negotiate favorable contract terms;
  • budget uncertainty, the risk of future budget cuts, the impact of continuing resolution funding mechanisms, the debt ceiling and government shutdowns, and changing funding and acquisition priorities;
  • risks related to the development, production, sustainment, performance, schedule, cost and requirements of complex and technologically advanced programs, including the F-35 program;
  • planned production rates and orders for significant programs, compliance with stringent performance and reliability standards, and materials availability, including government furnished equipment and rare earth minerals;
  • the timing of contract awards or contract definitization, decisions by government customers to impose contract terms following undefinitized contract actions, achievement of performance milestones, customer acceptance of product deliveries, and receipt of customer payments;
  • the company's ability to recover costs under U.S. Government contracts, the mix of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts and the risks inherent in preparing estimates for fixed-price contracts (particularly for complex and technologically advanced programs);
  • customer procurement and other policies, laws, regulations and executive actions that affect the company and its industry, programs, future opportunities, and financial performance, including those relating to mission priorities, competing domestic and international spending, contracting terms (such as fixed-price requirements), acquisition process reforms, treatment of contractor performance issues, and contractor access to competitive opportunities;
  • performance and/or financial viability of key suppliers, teammates, joint ventures (including United Launch Alliance), joint venture partners, subcontractors and customers;
  • changes in economic, capital market and political conditions in the U.S. and globally;
  • the impact of inflation and other cost pressures;
  • government actions that restrict or prevent the sale or delivery of the company's products (such as delays in approvals for exports requiring Congressional notification);
  • foreign policy and international trade actions taken by governments such as tariffs, sanctions, embargoes, export and import controls, buying preferences, and other trade restrictions;
  • the company's success expanding into and doing business in adjacent markets and internationally and the risks posed by international sales, including potential effects from fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
  • changes in non-U.S. national priorities and government budgets and planned orders;
  • the competitive environment for the company's products and services;
  • the company's ability to develop and commercialize new technologies and products, including emerging digital and network technologies and capabilities;
  • the company's ability to benefit fully from or adequately protect its intellectual property rights;
  • the company's ability to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce and the impact of work stoppages or other labor disruptions;
  • cyber or other security threats or other disruptions faced by the company or its suppliers;
  • the company's ability to implement and continue, and the timing and impact of, capitalization changes such as share repurchases, dividend payments and financing transactions, including as a result of presidential executive orders;
  • the accuracy of the company's estimates and projections;
  • changes in pension plan assumptions and actual returns on pension assets; cash funding requirements and pension annuity contracts and associated charges;
  • realizing the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or divestitures, investments, joint ventures, teaming arrangements or internal reorganizations, and market volatility affecting the fair value of investments that are marked to market;
  • the company's efforts to fund and increase production capabilities and the efficiency of its operations and improve the affordability of its products and services, including through digital transformation and cost reduction initiatives;
  • the risk of an impairment of the company's assets, including the potential impairment of goodwill and intangibles;
  • the availability and adequacy of the company's insurance and indemnities;
  • compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and customer requirements relating to environmental matters;
  • the impact of public health crises, natural disasters and other severe weather conditions on the company's business and financial results, including supply chain disruptions and delays, employee absences, and program delays;
  • changes in accounting, U.S. or foreign tax, export or other laws, regulations, and policies and their interpretation or application, and changes in the amount or reevaluation of uncertain tax positions; and
  • the outcome of legal proceedings, bid protests, environmental remediation efforts, audits, administrative reviews, government investigations or government allegations that the company has failed to comply with law, other contingencies and U.S. Government identification of deficiencies in its business systems.

These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. For a discussion identifying additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The company's filings may be accessed through the Investor Relations page of its website, www.lockheedmartin.com/investor, or through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

The company's actual financial results likely will be different from those projected due to the inherent nature of projections. Given these uncertainties, forward-looking statements should not be relied on in making investment decisions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of its issuance. Except where required by applicable law, the company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements after the date of this news release to reflect subsequent events, changed circumstances, changes in expectations, or the estimates and assumptions associated with them. The forward-looking statements in this news release are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by the federal securities laws.

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Earnings1

(unaudited; in millions, except per share data)





Quarters Ended




March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025


Sales


$       18,021


$       17,963


Operating costs and expenses


(15,943)


(15,640)


Gross profit


2,078


2,323


Other (expense) income, net


(15)


49


Operating profit


2,063


2,372


Interest expense


(269)


(268)


Non-service FAS pension expense


(80)


(98)


Other non-operating income, net


60


30


Earnings before income taxes


1,774


2,036


Income tax expense


(286)


(324)


Net earnings


$         1,488


$         1,712


Effective tax rate


16.1 %


15.9 %








Earnings per common share






Basic


$           6.47


$           7.30


Diluted


$           6.44


$           7.28








Weighted average shares outstanding






Basic


229.9


234.4


Diluted


231.1


235.3








Common shares reported in stockholders'

  equity at end of period


230


233













1

The company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of the calendar quarter to align its financial closing with its business processes,
which was on March 29, for the first quarter of 2026 and March 30, for the first quarter of 2025. The consolidated financial statements and
tables of financial information included herein are labeled based on that convention. This practice only affects interim periods, as the company's
fiscal year ends on Dec. 31.



Lockheed Martin Corporation

Business Segment Summary Operating Results

(unaudited; in millions)





Quarters Ended






March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025


%
Change


Sales








Aeronautics


$    6,953


$    7,057


(1 %)


Missiles and Fire Control


3,649


3,373


8 %


Rotary and Mission Systems


3,991


4,328


(8 %)


Space


3,428


3,205


7 %


  Total sales


$  18,021


$  17,963


— %










Operating profit








Aeronautics


$       619


$       720


(14 %)


Missiles and Fire Control


500


465


8 %


Rotary and Mission Systems


423


521


(19 %)


Space


281


379


(26 %)


  Total business segment operating profit


1,823


2,085


(13 %)


Unallocated items








FAS/CAS operating adjustment


421


379




Intangible asset amortization expense


(50)


(64)




Other, net


(131)


(28)




Total unallocated items


240


287


(16 %)


  Total consolidated operating profit


$    2,063


$    2,372


(13 %)










Operating margin








Aeronautics


8.9 %


10.2 %




Missiles and Fire Control


13.7 %


13.8 %




Rotary and Mission Systems


10.6 %


12.0 %




Space


8.2 %


11.8 %




  Total business segment operating margin


10.1 %


11.6 %












  Total consolidated operating margin


11.4 %


13.2 %





Lockheed Martin Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions, except par value)





March 29,

2026


Dec. 31,

2025




(unaudited)



Assets






Current assets






Cash and cash equivalents


$            1,894


$            4,121


Receivables, net


2,322


3,901


Contract assets


15,885


13,001


Inventories


4,251


3,524


Other current assets


728


815


  Total current assets


25,080


25,362








Property, plant and equipment, net


11,283


11,292


Goodwill


11,306


11,314


Intangible assets, net


1,837


1,887


Deferred income taxes


2,802


2,975


Other noncurrent assets


6,930


7,010


Total assets


$          59,238


$          59,840








Liabilities and equity






Current liabilities






Accounts payable


$            4,707


$            3,630


Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes


2,676


3,184


Contract liabilities


10,735


11,440


Current maturities of long-term debt


168


1,168


Other current liabilities


3,804


3,913


  Total current liabilities


22,090


23,335








Long-term debt, net


20,529


20,532


Accrued pension liabilities


3,923


3,915


Other noncurrent liabilities


5,207


5,337


Total liabilities


51,749


53,119








Stockholders' equity






Common stock, $1 par value per share


230


229


Additional paid-in capital


32



Retained earnings


14,723


14,034


Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(7,496)


(7,542)


  Total stockholders' equity


7,489


6,721


  Total liabilities and equity


$          59,238


$          59,840



Lockheed Martin Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited; in millions)




Quarters Ended



March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025

Operating activities





Net earnings


$             1,488


$           1,712

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating
activities





Depreciation and amortization


398


397

Stock-based compensation


83


60

Deferred income taxes


161


(34)

Qualified defined benefit pension plans


92


111

Changes in assets and liabilities





Receivables, net


1,579


327

Contract assets


(2,884)


(1,720)

Inventories


(727)


(125)

Accounts payable


1,222


1,680

Contract liabilities


(705)


(420)

Income taxes


103


339

Other, net


(590)


(918)

Net cash provided by operating activities


220


1,409






Investing activities





Capital expenditures


(511)


(454)

Other, net


(30)


24

Net cash used for investing activities


(541)


(430)






Financing activities





Repayments of long-term debt


(1,000)


Repurchases of common stock



(750)

Dividends paid


(816)


(796)

Other, net


(90)


(113)

Net cash used for financing activities


(1,906)


(1,659)






Net change in cash and cash equivalents


(2,227)


(680)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period


4,121


2,483

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period


$             1,894


$           1,803



Lockheed Martin Corporation

Selected Financial Data

(unaudited; in millions)





2026

Outlook


2025

Actual


Total FAS pension expense and CAS cost






FAS pension expense


$            (370)


$            (924)


Less: CAS pension cost


1,735


1,568


Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment


$           1,365


$              644


Less: pension settlement charge



479


Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment - adjusted1


$           1,365


$           1,123








Service and non-service cost reconciliation






FAS pension service cost


$              (50)


$              (50)


Less: CAS pension cost


1,735


1,568


FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment


1,685


1,518


Non-service FAS pension expense


(320)


(874)


Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment


$           1,365


$              644


Less: pension settlement charge



479


Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment - adjusted1


$           1,365


$           1,123







1

The cost components in the table above relate only to the company's qualified defined benefit pension plans. The company recognized a

noncash, non-operating pretax settlement charge of $479 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.



Lockheed Martin Corporation

Other Financial and Operating Information

(unaudited; in millions, except for aircraft deliveries and weeks)



Backlog


March 29,

2026


Dec. 31,

2025


Aeronautics


$          55,032


$          59,435


Missiles and Fire Control


46,565


46,650


Rotary and Mission Systems


45,840


47,715


Space


38,990


39,822


  Total backlog


$        186,427


$        193,622






Quarters Ended


Aircraft Deliveries


March 29,

2026


March 30,

2025


F-35


32


47


F-16



4


C-130J


1


1


Government helicopter programs


19


9


Commercial helicopter programs



1




Number of Weeks in Reporting Period1


2026


2025


First quarter


12


13


Second quarter


13


13


Third quarter


13


13


Fourth quarter


14


13







1

Calendar quarters are typically comprised of 13 weeks. However, the company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of each month,
except for the month of Dec., as its fiscal year ends on Dec. 31. As a result, the number of weeks in a reporting quarter may vary slightly during
the year and for comparable prior year periods.

 

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FAQ

What were Lockheed Martin's Q1 2026 sales and EPS (LMT)?

Q1 2026 sales were $18.0 billion and diluted EPS was $6.44. According to the company, net earnings for the quarter were $1.49 billion, compared with $1.71 billion in Q1 2025.

Why did Lockheed Martin's cash from operations fall in Q1 2026 (LMT)?

Cash from operations dropped to $220 million, largely due to higher working capital from billing timing. According to the company, timing of billing activities drove the year-over-year decrease versus Q1 2025.

What guidance did Lockheed Martin reaffirm for full-year 2026 (LMT)?

The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance of $77.5–$80.0 billion in sales and $6.5–$6.8 billion free cash flow. According to the company, it expects ~5% sales growth and ~25% operating profit growth year-over-year.

What did Lockheed Martin announce about munitions production agreements (LMT)?

Lockheed Martin signed multiyear framework agreements to accelerate munitions production, targeting a 3–4x increase in production rates. According to the company, commitments will support production infrastructure, supply chain, and workforce investments.

Which business segments improved or declined in Q1 2026 for LMT?

Missiles & Fire Control and Space reported sales increases; Aeronautics and RMS saw sales or profit declines. According to the company, MFC sales rose ~8% and Space sales rose ~7%, while Aeronautics and RMS experienced lower volumes and profit adjustments.