Summary
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) reported strong financial results for the nine months ended September 29, 2019, with total net sales increasing by 12% to $43.9 billion and net earnings growing by 25% to $4.7 billion compared to the same period in the prior year. This growth was driven by increased sales across all four business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), and Space. The company also demonstrated robust cash flow generation, with net cash provided by operating activities significantly increasing year-over-year. Key operational drivers included higher production volumes for major programs like the program in Aeronautics and increased activity in tactical and missile defense programs within MFC. The company also provided positive financial outlooks for both 2019 and 2020, projecting continued sales growth and stable operating margins. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, particularly regarding Turkey's participation in the program and potential sanctions, Lockheed Martin is actively managing supply chain risks and seeking alternative solutions, while continuing to emphasize its commitment to innovation and shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $15.17B |
| Cost of Revenue | $13.11B |
| Gross Profit | $2.06B |
| Operating Income | $2.10B |
| Interest Expense | $162.00M |
| Net Income | $1.61B |
| EPS (Basic) | $5.70 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $5.66 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 282.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 283.90M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net sales increased by 12% to $43.9 billion for the first nine months of 2019, compared to $39.4 billion in the prior year.
- 2Net earnings rose by 25% to $4.7 billion for the first nine months of 2019, compared to $3.8 billion in the prior year.
- 3Diluted earnings per common share increased to $16.66 for the nine months ended September 29, 2019, from $13.21 in the prior year.
- 4Net cash provided by operating activities significantly improved to $5.8 billion for the nine months ended September 29, 2019, from $0.9 billion in the prior year, largely due to a decrease in pension plan contributions.
- 5The company projects 2019 net sales to reach approximately $59.1 billion and 2020 net sales to increase to approximately $62.0 billion.
- 6The backlog of unfulfilled orders stood at $137.4 billion as of September 29, 2019.
- 7Lockheed Martin is actively managing potential impacts from geopolitical events, such as the U.S. government's actions regarding Turkey and the program, including supply chain diversification.