Public Sector Pension Investment Board reduced its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) by 78.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 32,167 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 118,386 shares during the period. Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $16,058,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in LMT. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake 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 acquiring an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 5.4% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 973 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $451,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Integrity Financial Corp WA bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 2nd quarter worth about $206,000. Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,000 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $463,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. grew its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin by 4.4% in the 2nd quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 9,493 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $4,397,000 after buying an additional 396 shares during the period. 74.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Lockheed Martin Stock Performance
Shares of LMT opened at $652.41 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $545.43 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $494.21. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 1 year low of $410.11 and a 1 year high of $656.34. The firm has a market cap of $150.11 billion, a PE ratio of 30.36, a PEG ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.05, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.94.
Lockheed Martin Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $3.45 dividend. This represents a $13.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is currently 64.22%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Weiss Ratings raised Lockheed Martin from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Lockheed Martin from $464.00 to $517.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised 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. UBS Group upped their price target on Lockheed Martin from $580.00 to $663.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on shares of Lockheed Martin from $550.00 to $570.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lockheed Martin has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $612.50.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on LMT
Key Stories Impacting Lockheed Martin
Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New product/technology win — Lockheed’s Lamprey autonomous undersea vehicle highlights the company’s push into advanced autonomy and unmanned systems, which could expand addressable markets and secure new program awards. Lamprey Undersea Vehicle Puts Lockheed Martin Autonomy Focus In Spotlight
- Positive Sentiment: Defense sales tailwind — The U.S. notified Congress of about $22.5B in possible foreign military sales in January; industry reports name Lockheed among the largest potential beneficiaries, supporting near-term revenue and backlog growth. U.S. International Arms Deals Surge to $22.5 Billion in January
- Positive Sentiment: Sector fundamentals — Analysts note AI-driven tech demand and record defense backlogs that could lift defense suppliers like Lockheed through 2026, underpinning medium-term earnings visibility. Tech Boom & Defense Backlogs: 2 Sectors Poised to Outperform in 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Market attention — LMT has been among the most-searched stocks on Zacks recently, signaling heightened investor interest that can amplify moves but isn’t directional by itself. Investors Heavily Search Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT): Here is What You Need to Know
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade — A Seeking Alpha piece explains reasons for downgrading LMT (valuation/earnings concerns cited), which can pressure sentiment and cap multiple expansion. Lockheed Martin: Why I Am Downgrading This Aerospace And Defense Giant
- Negative Sentiment: Street stance — Recent consensus analyst guidance sits at a “Hold,” suggesting limited near-term upside from current levels until clearer earnings or contract catalysts appear. Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts
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.
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