Summary
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) reported a strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with net sales reaching $71.0 billion, an increase from $67.6 billion in the prior year. The company's strategic focus on its '21st Century Security' vision, integrating advanced technologies like AI and autonomy across all domains, continues to drive growth and innovation. Despite facing challenges such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, LMT demonstrated resilience. The F-35 program remains a significant revenue driver, and the company saw increased demand for its Missiles and Fire Control products, including PAC-3 and HIMARS. Strategic investments in digital transformation and talent are also highlighted as key to future success. The company continues to return value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting a commitment to both operational excellence and shareholder returns.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $71.04B |
| Cost of Revenue | $64.11B |
| Gross Profit | $6.93B |
| R&D Expenses | $1.60B |
| Operating Income | $7.01B |
| Net Income | $5.34B |
| EPS (Basic) | $22.39 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $22.31 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 238.30M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 239.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales increased by 5% to $71.0 billion in 2024, driven by growth across multiple business segments, particularly Missiles and Fire Control and Rotary and Mission Systems.
- 2The F-35 Lightning II program continues to be a major contributor, accounting for 26% of total consolidated net sales.
- 3Backlog increased to $176.0 billion at the end of 2024, indicating strong future revenue potential.
- 4The company completed the acquisition of Terran Orbital Corporation, bolstering its Space segment capabilities.
- 5Lockheed Martin returned $6.2 billion to shareholders through dividends ($3.1 billion) and share repurchases ($3.7 billion) in 2024.
- 6Operating profit decreased by 17.6% to $7.0 billion, impacted by significant losses on classified programs, particularly within the Missiles and Fire Control segment.
- 7The company continues to invest in research and development, focusing on advanced technologies like AI, autonomy, and hypersonics, aligning with its '21st Century Security' vision.