Summary
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) reported solid financial results for the quarter ended March 30, 2025, with total sales increasing to $17.96 billion, up from $17.20 billion in the prior year's comparable quarter. This growth was primarily driven by a 5% increase in product sales, largely supported by strong performance in the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) and Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) segments. Net earnings also saw a significant uplift, reaching $1.71 billion, or $7.28 per diluted share, compared to $1.55 billion, or $6.39 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024. This earnings growth outpaced revenue growth, indicating improved operational efficiency and favorable contract adjustments. The company continues to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape, with ongoing efforts to manage supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures. Despite these headwinds, LMT demonstrated resilience. The company's robust backlog of $173.0 billion provides a strong outlook for future revenue. Key segments like Aeronautics, MFC, and RMS showed increased operating profit, contributing to the overall positive financial performance. While the Space segment experienced a slight dip in sales, its operating profit grew, reflecting effective program management. LMT also continued its commitment to shareholder returns, repurchasing $750 million in stock and paying $796 million in dividends, underscoring its financial strength and confidence in its future prospects.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $17.96B |
| Cost of Revenue | $15.64B |
| Gross Profit | $2.32B |
| Operating Income | $2.37B |
| Net Income | $1.71B |
| EPS (Basic) | $7.30 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $7.28 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 234.40M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 235.30M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total sales for the quarter increased by 4.5% year-over-year to $17.96 billion, driven primarily by product sales growth.
- 2Net earnings rose by 10.8% to $1.71 billion, with diluted EPS increasing to $7.28 from $6.39 in the prior year.
- 3Operating profit for the consolidated business segments grew to $2.085 billion, up from $1.745 billion in Q1 2024.
- 4The Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) segment showed a notable 13% increase in sales and a 50% surge in operating profit.
- 5Lockheed Martin maintained a strong backlog of $173.0 billion, with approximately 38% expected to be recognized in revenue over the next 12 months.
- 6The company returned $1.55 billion to shareholders through dividends ($796 million) and share repurchases ($750 million) during the quarter.
- 7Free cash flow for the quarter was $955 million, though lower than the prior year's $1.26 billion, primarily due to increased capital expenditures and operating cash flow drivers.