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Lockheed Martin Corporation · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lockheed Martin's Q3 2024 financial performance reflected a slight revenue increase and strong free cash flow generation.
Lockheed Martin reported Q3 2024 net sales of $17.1 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, and net earnings of $1.6 billion, or $6.80 per share. The company generated $2.1 billion in free cash flow and increased its share repurchase authorization by $3.0 billion.
- Net sales reached $17.1 billion, a 1% increase compared to the previous year.
- Net earnings totaled $1.6 billion, resulting in $6.80 per share.
- Free cash flow amounted to $2.1 billion.
- Share repurchase authorization increased by $3.0 billion, reaching a total of $10.3 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lockheed Martin · Revenue · Quarterly
$17.1B
Revenue by segment
Lockheed Martin · $16.9B total across 4 segments · Q3 2023
- Aeronautics$6.72B-5.2%39.8%
- Rotary and Mission Systems$4.12B+9.0%24.4%
- Space$3.1B+7.6%18.4%
- Missiles and Fire Control$2.94B+3.8%17.4%
Forward guidance
Lockheed Martin increased its 2024 financial outlook.
Tailwinds
- Net sales are expected to be approximately $71.25 billion.
- Business segment operating profit is projected to be around $7.475 billion.
- Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment is anticipated to be approximately $1.685 billion.
- Diluted earnings per share are forecasted to be approximately $26.65.
- Free cash flow is estimated to be around $6.2 billion.
Headwinds
- The company's current 2024 financial outlook is premised on receiving contractual authorization and funding on the F-35 Lots 18-19 production contract in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $1.75 billion.
- Outlook does not incorporate adjustments for potential acquisitions, divestitures, ventures, or financing transactions until consummated.
- The company's reliance on contracts with the U.S. Government, which are dependent on U.S. Government funding and can be terminated for convenience, and the company's ability to negotiate favorable contract terms
- Risks related to the development, production, sustainment, performance, schedule, cost and requirements of complex and technologically advanced programs, including the F-35 program
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 Q3 2024
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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