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Lockheed Martin Corporation · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported an increase in net sales and earnings compared to the same quarter last year, with a maintained backlog and increased financial outlook for 2021.

Lockheed Martin reported Q1 2021 net sales of $16.3 billion, up from $15.7 billion in Q1 2020. Net earnings were $1.8 billion, or $6.56 per share, compared to $1.7 billion, or $6.08 per share, in the same period last year. The company's backlog remained strong at approximately $147 billion and the financial outlook for 2021 has been increased.

  • Net sales reached $16.3 billion.
  • Net earnings were $1.8 billion, or $6.56 per share.
  • Cash from operations totaled $1.7 billion.
  • Maintained a backlog of approximately $147 billion.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$16.3B

Previous: $15.7B+3.9%
EPS (adj)

$6.56

Previous: $6.08+7.9%
Free Cash Flow

$1.75B

Previous: $2.31B-24.5%
Net Income

$1.84B

Previous: $1.72B+7.0%
Operating Income

$2.18B

Previous: $2.12B+2.8%
Gross Profit

$2.19B

Previous: $2.09B+4.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$2.93B

Previous: $1.99B+47.5%
Total Assets

$51.4B

Previous: $49.2B+4.4%
Stock-Based Comp

$47M

Previous: $42M+11.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Lockheed Martin · Revenue · Quarterly

$16.3B

Q1 2021+3.9%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Lockheed Martin · $16.3B total across 4 segments · Q1 2021

  • Aeronautics
    $6.39B+0.3%
  • Rotary and Mission Systems
    $4.11B+9.6%
  • Space
    $3.02B+3.4%
  • Missiles and Fire Control
    $2.75B+5.0%

Forward guidance

Lockheed Martin increased its 2021 financial outlook.

Tailwinds

  • Net sales are projected to be between $67.3 billion and $68.7 billion.
  • Business segment operating profit is expected to be between $7.38 billion and $7.52 billion.
  • Net FAS/CAS pension adjustment is anticipated to be approximately $2.33 billion.
  • Diluted earnings per share are forecasted to be between $26.40 and $26.70.
  • Cash from operations is expected to be at least $8.9 billion.

Headwinds

  • The ultimate impacts of COVID-19 on the corporation’s financial outlook for 2021 and beyond remains uncertain.
  • The 2021 financial outlook reflects the UK Ministry of Defense’s intent to re-nationalize the Atomic Weapons Establishment program on June 30, 2021.
  • The 2021 financial outlook reflects the impact of the first quarter 2021 unrealized gains from investments held by the Lockheed Martin Ventures Fund, but does not include any future gains or losses related to market volatility.
  • The 2021 financial outlook does not incorporate the pending acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.
  • There can be no assurance that the corporation’s underlying assumptions are correct.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

-0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.1%

Avg return

30 days after

58%

42 / 73 earnings

Positive

+10.7%

Q3 2022

Best reaction

-12.1%

Q3 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.5%-7.8%-4.0%
Q4 2025+4.3%+5.2%+10.2%
Q3 2025-2.4%-4.1%-7.4%
Q2 2025-10.9%-8.5%-2.9%
Q1 2025+0.8%+4.2%+2.6%
Q4 2024-9.2%-8.1%-11.4%
Q3 2024-7.1%-8.5%-11.8%
Q2 2024+0.7%-0.2%+1.9%
Q1 2024-0.5%-0.0%+1.2%
Q4 2023-5.9%-6.3%-6.5%
Q3 2023+1.3%+0.9%+1.2%
Q2 2023-3.9%-3.2%-5.0%
Q1 2023+1.1%-1.4%-6.9%
Q4 2022+2.9%+4.2%+8.6%
Q3 2022+10.7%+14.4%+19.0%
Q2 2022+2.1%+1.9%+13.4%
Q1 2022-2.9%-4.6%-8.9%
Q4 2021+4.8%+5.3%+6.0%
Q3 2021-12.1%-11.7%-8.7%
Q2 2021-1.6%-2.4%-5.8%
Q1 2021-1.1%-3.7%-0.9%
Q4 2020-3.2%-6.3%-0.5%
Q3 2020-4.3%-2.4%-1.9%
Q2 2020+7.8%+5.7%+6.1%
Q1 2020-0.7%-0.4%-3.8%
Q4 2019+0.3%-1.0%-11.1%
Q3 2019-0.3%-0.9%+4.3%
Q2 2019+3.2%+3.3%+7.9%
Q1 2019+4.7%+4.1%+7.9%
Q4 2018+1.3%+0.9%+7.5%
Q3 2018-4.8%-6.6%-9.9%
Q2 2018+1.9%+1.8%+0.5%
Q1 2018-8.1%-10.2%-9.0%
Q4 2017+1.6%+2.2%+2.2%
Q3 2017-2.6%-4.0%-1.8%
Q2 2017+0.8%+0.2%+4.5%
Q1 2017-2.1%-2.4%+2.1%
Q4 2016-2.5%-1.5%+2.9%
Q3 2016+7.7%+6.8%+13.9%
Q2 2016+0.1%+0.4%-0.3%
Q1 2016+3.2%
Q4 2015-1.5%
Q3 2015+0.4%
Q2 2015+1.0%
Q1 2015+0.4%
Q4 2014-3.3%
Q3 2014+0.3%
Q2 2014+3.1%
Q1 2014+0.3%
Q4 2013-5.7%
Q3 2013+5.3%
Q2 2013+3.0%
Q1 2013+1.9%
Q4 2012-3.8%
Q3 2012+1.7%
Q2 2012+0.9%
Q1 2012+0.4%
Q4 2011+2.2%
Q3 2011-1.2%
Q2 2011-6.8%
Q1 2011-0.1%
Q4 2010-1.3%
Q3 2010+2.8%
Q2 2010-0.1%
Q1 2009+2.0%
Q1 2010+0.7%
Q4 2009+0.3%
Q4 2007+0.3%
Q3 2008-0.2%
Q3 2009-0.2%
Q2 2009+0.3%
Q2 2008+0.3%
Q4 2008+0.3%

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