Lockheed Martin Net Income vs. Number Of Shares Shorted

LMT Stock  USD 642.20  5.87  0.92%   
Considering Lockheed Martin's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, Lockheed Martin may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at the present time. It has a very high chance of underperforming in April. Profitability indicators assess Lockheed Martin's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
 First Reported
1994-03-31
 Previous Quarter
1.6 B
 Current Value
1.3 B
 Quarterly Volatility
621.9 M
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As of last week, Price To Sales Ratio is anticipated to decline to 0.81. In addition to that, Days Sales Outstanding is anticipated to decline to 47.66. Market-adjusted estimates suggest Income Tax Expense is likely to decrease significantly. Year-ago financials show Lockheed Martin with Income Tax Expense of 905 Million. As of last week, Net Income Per Share is projected to grow to 22.81, whereas Income Before Tax is moving lower toward slightly above 4.1 B. As of last week, Gross Profit is anticipated to decline to approximately 4.7 B. In addition to that, Pretax Profit Margin is anticipated to decline to 0.07.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.07670.1015
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Profit Margin0.07790.103
Way Down
Pretty Stable
Pretax Profit Margin0.0650.0789
Significantly Down
Very volatile
Return On Assets0.05660.0838
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Profitability analysis for Lockheed Martin uses margins and return ratios to relate income to revenue, assets, operating costs, and equity.

Revenue by Product Segment

Lockheed Martin's revenue is distributed across 4 distinct product categories. At 15.94 Billion, Aeronautics is Lockheed Martin's largest segment (41.4%), with Rotary and Mission Systems as the second-largest at 8.61 Billion. Lockheed Martin's product mix shows a clear leader but retains enough breadth to absorb segment-specific headwinds.
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Before investing in Lockheed Stock, review our How to Buy Lockheed Martin guide for key considerations.Consensus EPS for Lockheed Martin is 6.82, with bounds of 6.56 and 7.25. EPS TTM is 21.19. EPS is most informative when read together with margin stability and cash-flow conversion. Consensus EPS estimates for Lockheed Martin typically reference EPS before non-recurring items. The consensus may include employee stock option expense.
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Lockheed Martin is expected to post EPS around 6.82 on 31st of March 2026. Analyst consensus for Lockheed Martin is presented with historical volatility context..

Lockheed Martin Revenue Breakdown by Earning Segment Snapshot

Lockheed Martin's product-level revenue split is shown below, highlighting each segment's share of total revenue. On the smaller end, Space contributes 16.8% to Lockheed Martin's revenue.
Earnings estimates provide context for forward-looking performance discussion. This view provides informational context for Lockheed Martin earnings expectations over time.
 Quarterly Earnings Growth
1.61
 Dividend Share
13.35
 Earnings Share
21.19
 Revenue Per Share
322.51
 Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.091
Market capitalization and book value offer complementary views of Lockheed Martin - the first driven by investor sentiment, the second by accounting standards. Lockheed Martin's market capitalization is 147.25 B. The 22.09 P/B ratio shows Lockheed Martin carries a substantial premium over its balance-sheet equity. Enterprise value stands at 166.03 B. Intrinsic value represents an estimate of underlying worth and can differ from both market price and book value. Valuation methods compare these perspectives to frame context.
Note that Lockheed Martin's intrinsic value and market price are different measures derived from different inputs. For Lockheed Martin, key inputs include a P/E ratio of 19.51, a P/B ratio of 22.09, a profit margin of 6.69%, and ROE of 76.87%. Lockheed Martin market price reflects the current exchange level formed by active bids and offers.

Lockheed Martin Number Of Shares Shorted vs. Net Income Fundamental Analysis

Cross-company financial ratios help determine Lockheed Martin's valuation standing.
Lockheed Martin maintains a second standing in net income relative to competitors. It is rated below average in number of shares shorted relative to competitors . For Lockheed Martin, Net Income stands at 1,832 times Number Of Shares Shorted. Annualized trend data shows Net Income progressing by roughly 64.38%. Year-ago financials show Lockheed Martin with Net Income of 5.02 Billion. Comparative metrics assess Lockheed Martin's relative pricing efficiency.

Lockheed Number Of Shares Shorted vs. Net Income

Net income is the profit of a company for the reporting period, which is derived after taking revenues and gains and subtracting all expenses and losses. Net income is one of the most-watched numbers by money managers as well as individual investors.

Lockheed Martin

Net Income

 = 

(Rev + Gain)

-

(Exp + Loss)

 = 
5.02 B
Because income is reported on the Income Statement of a company and is measured in dollars some investors prefer to use Profit Margin, which measures income as a percentage of sales.
Number of Shares Shorted is the total amount of shares that are currently sold short by investors. When a stock is sold short, the short seller assumes the responsibility of repurchasing the stock at a lower price. The speculator will make money if the stock goes down in price or will experience a loss if the stock price goes up.

Lockheed Martin

Shares Shorted

 = 

by Public

+

by Institutions

 = 
2.74 M
If a large number of investors decide to short sell an equity instrument within a small period of time, their combined action can significantly affect the price of the stock.

Lockheed Number Of Shares Shorted Comparison

Lockheed Martin is currently under evaluation in number of shares shorted relative to competitors.

Lockheed Martin Profitability Projections

The most important aspect of a successful company is its ability to generate a profit. For investors in Lockheed Martin, profitability is also one of the essential criteria for including it into their portfolios because, without profit, Lockheed Martin will eventually generate negative long term returns. The profitability progress is the general direction of Lockheed Martin's change in net profit over the period of time. It can combine multiple indicators of Lockheed Martin, where stable trends show no significant progress. An accelerating trend is seen as positive, while a decreasing one is unfavorable. A rising trend means that profits are rising, and operational efficiency may be rising as well. A decreasing trend is a sign of poor performance and may indicate upcoming losses.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income-7.5 B-7.9 B
Operating Income7.7 B4.8 B
Income Before Tax5.9 B4.1 B
Total Other Income Expense Net-1.8 B-1.7 B
Net IncomeBB
Income Tax Expense905 M975 M
Net Income Applicable To Common SharesBB
Net Income From Continuing OpsBB
Non Operating Income Net Other-66.6 M-69.9 M
Interest Income1.1 B797.3 M
Net Interest Income-1.1 B-1.2 B
Change To Netincome1.1 B574.9 M
Net Income Per Share 21.73 22.81
Income Quality 1.71 1.79
Net Income Per E B T 0.85 0.89

Lockheed Profitability Driver Comparison

The profitability drivers of Lockheed Martin are the most direct determinants of its earnings and investment outlook. Investors face many external uncertainties - from tax policy changes to commodity price movements - that can affect Lockheed Martin's profitability during any given holding period.

Earnings Estimation Breakdown

Analyst consensus points to a next EPS of 6.82 for Lockheed Martin, supported by trailing twelve-month earnings data from Lockheed Martin. The full range of analyst projections spans 6.5585 to 7.25, quantifying the uncertainty in the forward estimate. One-time items are stripped from this figure to reflect the ongoing earnings run rate.
Last Reported EPS
5.8
6.56
Lowest
Expected EPS
6.82
7.25
Highest

Earnings Projection Consensus

When analyst consensus implies a fair value for Lockheed Martin above today's price, it creates a positive valuation gap that some investors associate with upside potential. A fair value below the current price does not automatically mean overvalued - growth-oriented stocks often trade above near-term earnings models. Use this signal as a starting point for deeper due diligence, not a standalone investment decision.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of March 2026Current EPS (TTM)
2178.23%
5.8
6.82
21.19

Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual Earnings per Share of Lockheed Martin refers to what the company shows during its earnings calls or quarterly reports. The Expected EPS is what analysts covering Lockheed Martin predict the company's earnings will be in the future. The higher the earnings per share of Lockheed Martin, the better its profitability. While calculating the Earnings per Share, we use the weighted ratio, as the number of shares outstanding can change over time.

Estimated Months Earnings per Share

Investors seeking income from Lockheed Martin should treat EPS as a first-order signal of dividend sustainability, but not the only one. Cash flow from operations, capital expenditure requirements, and debt obligations all influence the effective dividend capacity beyond what EPS alone reveals. A peer-relative EPS comparison adds a sector-adjusted dimension to income risk analysis.

Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

The earnings surprise mechanism works because analyst consensus sets the market's reference point before each Lockheed Martin report. Reported EPS that exceeds this reference triggers upward repricing; EPS below it triggers downward adjustment. Analyst consensus reflects the aggregated output of models that track guidance, comparables, and macro assumptions.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2026-01-29
2025-12-315.965.8-0.16
2025-10-21
2025-09-306.356.950.6
2025-07-22
2025-06-306.471.46-5.0177 
2025-04-22
2025-03-316.327.280.9615 
2025-01-28
2024-12-316.62.22-4.3866 
2024-10-22
2024-09-306.446.840.4
2024-07-23
2024-06-306.457.110.6610 
2024-04-23
2024-03-315.836.330.5
2024-01-23
2023-12-317.257.90.65
2023-10-17
2023-09-306.646.770.13
2023-07-18
2023-06-306.456.730.28
2023-04-18
2023-03-316.046.610.57
2023-01-24
2022-12-317.377.790.42
2022-10-18
2022-09-306.726.870.15
2022-07-19
2022-06-306.396.32-0.07
2022-04-19
2022-03-316.186.440.26
2022-01-25
2021-12-317.147.240.1
2021-10-26
2021-09-301.992.210.2211 
2021-07-26
2021-06-306.526.520.0
2021-04-20
2021-03-316.316.560.25
2021-01-26
2020-12-316.416.38-0.03
2020-10-20
2020-09-306.16.250.15
2020-07-21
2020-06-305.715.790.08
2020-04-21
2020-03-315.846.080.24
2020-01-28
2019-12-315.045.290.25
2019-10-22
2019-09-305.035.660.6312 
2019-07-23
2019-06-304.745.00.26
2019-04-23
2019-03-314.345.991.6538 
2019-01-29
2018-12-314.414.39-0.02
2018-10-23
2018-09-304.315.140.8319 
2018-07-24
2018-06-303.924.050.13
2018-04-24
2018-03-313.364.020.6619 
2018-01-29
2017-12-314.034.30.27
2017-10-24
2017-09-303.273.24-0.03
2017-07-18
2017-06-303.083.230.15
2017-04-25
2017-03-312.792.61-0.18
2017-01-24
2016-12-313.043.250.21
2016-10-25
2016-09-302.873.610.7425 
2016-07-19
2016-06-302.933.280.3511 
2016-04-26
2016-03-312.612.58-0.03
2016-01-26
2015-12-312.953.010.06
2015-10-20
2015-09-302.722.770.05
2015-07-20
2015-06-302.662.940.2810 
2015-04-21
2015-03-312.492.740.2510 
2015-01-27
2014-12-312.853.010.16
2014-10-21
2014-09-302.722.760.04
2014-07-22
2014-06-302.662.760.1
2014-04-22
2014-03-312.532.870.3413 
2014-01-23
2013-12-311.952.040.09
2013-10-22
2013-09-302.272.570.313 
2013-07-23
2013-06-302.22.640.4420 
2013-04-23
2013-03-312.042.330.2914 
2013-01-24
2012-12-311.821.78-0.04
2012-10-24
2012-09-301.852.260.4122 
2012-07-24
2012-06-301.912.380.4724 
2012-04-26
2012-03-311.712.030.3218 
2012-01-26
2011-12-311.952.140.19
2011-10-26
2011-09-301.812.060.2513 
2011-07-26
2011-06-301.912.060.15
2011-04-26
2011-03-311.511.550.04
2011-01-27
2010-12-312.082.380.314 
2010-10-19
2010-09-301.591.870.2817 
2010-07-27
2010-06-301.781.960.1810 
2010-04-21
2010-03-311.421.70.2819 
2010-01-28
2009-12-311.992.170.18
2009-10-20
2009-09-301.832.070.2413 
2009-07-21
2009-06-301.811.880.07
2009-04-21
2009-03-311.641.680.04
2009-01-22
2008-12-311.921.970.05
2008-10-21
2008-09-301.891.85-0.04
2008-07-22
2008-06-301.892.150.2613 
2008-04-22
2008-03-311.631.730.1
2008-01-24
2007-12-311.71.890.1911 
2007-10-23
2007-09-301.641.80.16
2007-07-24
2007-06-301.531.780.2516 
2007-04-24
2007-03-311.371.390.02
2007-01-25
2006-12-311.461.680.2215 
2006-10-24
2006-09-301.241.460.2217 
2006-07-25
2006-06-301.161.340.1815 
2006-04-25
2006-03-311.151.340.1916 
2006-01-26
2005-12-311.151.12-0.03
2005-10-25
2005-09-300.90.960.06
2005-07-26
2005-06-300.830.960.1315 
2005-04-26
2005-03-310.750.80.05
2005-01-27
2004-12-310.740.850.1114 
2004-10-26
2004-09-300.660.690.03
2004-07-27
2004-06-300.610.660.05
2004-04-27
2004-03-310.530.650.1222 
2004-01-27
2003-12-310.760.770.01
2003-10-28
2003-09-300.530.660.1324 
2003-07-24
2003-06-300.520.60.0815 
2003-04-22
2003-03-310.420.550.1330 
2003-01-24
2002-12-310.810.850.04
2002-10-25
2002-09-300.660.660.0
2002-07-18
2002-06-300.570.580.01
2002-04-23
2002-03-310.480.50.02
2002-01-25
2001-12-310.480.490.01
2001-10-26
2001-09-300.370.410.0410 
2001-07-26
2001-06-300.290.330.0413 
2001-04-24
2001-03-310.210.230.02
2001-01-25
2000-12-310.360.380.02
2000-10-26
2000-09-300.240.280.0416 
2000-07-20
2000-06-300.20.290.0945 
2000-04-25
2000-03-310.10.120.0220 
2000-01-28
1999-12-310.590.590.0
1999-10-29
1999-09-300.470.480.01
1999-07-20
1999-06-30-0.13-0.110.0215 
1999-04-20
1999-03-310.520.51-0.01
1999-01-28
1998-12-310.810.810.0
1998-10-20
1998-09-300.850.84-0.01
1998-07-21
1998-06-300.760.770.01
1998-04-21
1998-03-310.720.71-0.01
1998-01-20
1997-12-310.890.90.01
1997-10-21
1997-09-300.770.76-0.01
1997-07-22
1997-06-300.710.7-0.01
1997-04-22
1997-03-310.650.670.02
1997-01-21
1996-12-310.730.740.01
1996-10-22
1996-09-300.680.690.01
1996-07-23
1996-06-300.630.670.04
1996-04-24
1996-03-310.590.610.02
1996-01-22
1995-12-310.680.690.01
1995-10-23
1995-09-300.630.650.02

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Pair trading with Lockheed Martin can help investors hedge some company-specific exposure by balancing a long view with an offsetting position. The advantage is that adverse movement in one leg may be partly offset by the other when correlation and thesis alignment hold.

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Lockheed Martin Pair Trading Analysis

Correlation matrices help investors optimize their Lockheed Martin tax-loss harvesting strategy by identifying the best available substitutes. The higher the correlation to Lockheed Martin, the less the portfolio's risk profile will shift during the wash-sale waiting period.
The pairwise correlation of Lockheed Martin measures the historical tendency for two assets to move in the same or opposite directions. High correlations between Lockheed Martin and another holding indicate concentrated risk that may amplify losses in adverse market conditions.
Correlation analysis and pair evaluation for Lockheed Martin can support hedging context. The approach can be applied within sectors or across broader universes.
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