Lockheed Martin Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

"We delivered strong second‑quarter performance, with over $20 billion in sales – a year‑over‑year increase of 11% – free cash flow of $2.9 billion, and $65 billion of new orders, which takes our backlog to a record $230 billion. This continued performance reflects more than just increased customer demand – it is evidence that our 21st Century Security^® strategy, and its focus on integration, partnerships and operational excellence is working, resulting in increased business, and advancing the security needs of our nation and allies. We are delivering on our strategy, achieving a higher trajectory for our business and giving us confidence to raise our full year financial guidance. We now anticipate accelerated year‑over‑year sales growth of approximately 8%, driving 28% higher segment operating profit, and increased free cash flow, now projected to be over $7 billion," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet.

"These results are powered by consistent performance on the commitments we've made and by our investments to support the missions our customers will face next. Over the quarter, we took a major step forward in transforming munitions production, putting the framework agreements we announced earlier this year into action by signing a $35 billion multi-year contract with the Missile Defense Agency for THAAD. We continue to innovate at the speed our customers' missions demand, taking our Sanctum counter-drone system from concept to successful live fire testing in just 45 days by combining a battle manager, radar, launcher, and combat-proven missile into one engagement chain. And, we are investing strategically to strengthen global defense manufacturing capabilities through our collaboration with General Motors Defense in the U.S. and our agreement with Rheinmetall to co-produce ATACMS in Europe."

Summary Financial Results

Sales: Second quarter 2026 sales increased $1.9 billion, or 11%, driven by growth across all segments reflecting increased volume and munitions ramps.

Consolidated Operating Profit: Second quarter 2026 consolidated operating profit increased $1.7 billion largely driven by combined prior year reach-forward losses of $1.6 billion on a classified program at Aeronautics, and on the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program (CMHP) and the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP) at Rotary and Mission Systems; prior year write-off of $66 million for fixed assets; and a $43 million increase in the FAS/CAS operating adjustment.

Business Segment Operating Profit: Second quarter 2026 business segment operating profit increased $1.6 billion due to the prior year reach-forward losses described above and munition ramps at Missiles and Fire Control.

Net Earnings and Diluted EPS: Second quarter 2026 net earnings increased $1.5 billion and diluted earnings per share increased $6.48 primarily due to higher consolidated operating profit of $1.7 billion described above, partially offset by a $267 million increase in income tax expense.

Cash Flows: Second quarter 2026 cash from operations and free cash flows increased $3.0 billion primarily due to the timing of customer receipts and lower tax payments. The company's cash activities during the second quarter of 2026 included capital expenditures of $318 million and independent research and development of $558 million.

2026 Financial Outlook

The following guidance table contains forward-looking statements, which are based on the company's expectations at the time of this news release. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. It is the company's practice not to incorporate adjustments in its financial outlook for proposed acquisitions (such as the recently announced agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime), divestitures, joint ventures, changes in tax laws, or special items until such items have been consummated or enacted. Refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section contained in this press release and Form 10-Q for factors that may impact the company's ability to achieve guidance or meet expectations.

Segment Results

Aeronautics 

Second quarter 2026 sales increased $692 million, or 9%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher sales of $475 million on the F‑35 program as a result of higher volume on production contracts, and $360 million due to the sales impact of the reach-forward loss recognized on a classified contract in 2025. These increases were partially offset by lower sales of $120 million on F-16 and C-130 programs due to lower volume on sustainment contracts.

Second quarter 2026 operating profit increased $858 million compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was attributable to the $950 million reach-forward loss recognized on a classified contract in 2025, and higher sales volume on F-35 production contracts. The increases were partially offset by $160 million of lower net favorable profit adjustments across the portfolio.

Missiles and Fire Control

Second quarter 2026 sales increased $668 million, or 19%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales of $560 million on integrated air and missile defense programs due to production ramps (PAC-3 and THAAD), and $100 million on tactical and strike missile programs due to production ramps (Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)).

Second quarter 2026 operating profit increased $115 million, or 24%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales volume previously described, and $60 million due to higher net favorable profit adjustments.

Rotary and Mission Systems

Second quarter 2026 sales increased $359 million, or 9%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was attributable to higher sales of $255 million on Sikorsky helicopter programs due to the sales impact of the reach-forward loss recognized on the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program (CMHP) and the Türkish Utility Helicopter Program (TUHP) in 2025, and $115 million on Mission Integrated Command & Control (MIC2) programs due to higher volume on undersea combat systems programs and the River Class Destroyer program.

Second quarter 2026 operating profit increased $609 million compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was attributable to the $570 million reach-forward loss recognized on the CMHP program and the $95 million reach-forward loss recognized on the TUHP program in 2025. This increase was offset by unfavorable profit adjustments of $65 million on Heavy Lift and $50 million on Seahawk programs, partially offset by higher net favorable profit adjustments across the portfolio.

Space

Second quarter 2026 sales increased $189 million, or 6%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales of $190 million on strategic and missile defense programs due to increased volume (Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI)).

Second quarter 2026 operating profit was comparable to the second quarter of 2025.

Income Taxes

The company's effective income tax rates were 15.7% and 18.0% for the quarters ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025. The lower effective income tax rate for the quarter ended June 28, 2026 was primarily attributable to lower interest expense on the company's uncertain tax position and the reach-forward losses recognized in 2025. The rates for all periods benefited from the tax deductions for foreign derived deduction eligible income, research and development tax credits, dividends paid to the company's defined contribution plans with an employee stock ownership plan feature and employee equity awards.

On February 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued Notice 2026-7 (the Notice) providing additional interim guidance regarding the application of the CAMT. As a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Tax Act) and the Notice, the company is no longer subject to CAMT this year and expects to make reduced federal income tax payments for 2026.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures (as defined by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation G). While management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating the financial performance of the company, this information should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company's definitions for non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies or analysts.

Business segment operating profit

Business segment operating profit represents operating profit from the company's business segments before unallocated income and expense. This measure is used by the company's senior management in evaluating the performance of its business segments and is a performance goal in the company's annual incentive plan. Business segment operating margin is calculated by dividing business segment operating profit by sales. The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measure business segment operating profit with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, consolidated operating profit.

Free cash flow

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as cash from operations less capital expenditures. The company's capital expenditures are comprised of equipment and facilities infrastructure and information technology (inclusive of costs for the development or purchase of internal-use software that are capitalized). The company uses free cash flow to evaluate its business performance and overall liquidity. While management believes that free cash flow as a non-GAAP financial measure may be useful in evaluating the company's financial performance, it should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Lockheed Martin Corporation will webcast live the earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET on the Lockheed Martin Investor Relations website at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor.  The accompanying presentation slides and relevant financial charts are also available at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor. 

For additional information, visit the company's website: www.lockheedmartin.com. 

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at www.lockheedmartin.com. 

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• 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;
• budget uncertainty, the risk of future budget cuts, the impact of continuing resolution funding mechanisms, the debt ceiling and government shutdowns, and changing funding and acquisition priorities;
• risks related to the development, production, sustainment, performance, schedule, cost and requirements of complex and technologically advanced programs, including the F-35 program;
• the timing of contract awards or contract definitization, decisions by government customers to impose contract terms following undefinitized contract actions, achievement of performance milestones, customer acceptance of product deliveries, and receipt of customer payments;
• the company's ability to recover costs under U.S. Government contracts, the mix of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts and the risks inherent in preparing estimates for fixed-price contracts (particularly for complex and technologically advanced programs);
• customer procurement and other policies, laws, regulations and executive actions that affect the company and its industry, programs, future opportunities, and financial performance, including those relating to mission priorities, competing domestic and international spending, contracting terms (such as fixed-price requirements), acquisition process reforms, treatment of contractor performance issues, and contractor access to competitive opportunities;
• planned production rates and orders for significant programs, compliance with stringent performance and reliability standards, and materials availability, including government furnished equipment and rare earth minerals;
• performance and/or financial viability of key suppliers, teammates, joint ventures (including United Launch Alliance, for which the company has provided and expects to provide additional financial guarantees), joint venture partners, subcontractors and customers;
• changes in economic, capital market and political conditions in the U.S. and globally;
• the impact of inflation and other cost pressures;
• government actions that restrict or prevent the sale or delivery of the company's products (such as delays in approvals for exports requiring Congressional notification);
• foreign policy and international trade actions taken by governments such as tariffs, sanctions, embargoes, export and import controls, buying preferences, and other trade restrictions;
• the company's success expanding into and doing business in adjacent markets and internationally and the risks posed by international sales, including potential effects from fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
• changes in non-U.S. national priorities and government budgets and planned orders;
• the competitive environment for the company's products and services;
• the company's ability to develop and commercialize new technologies and products, including emerging digital and network technologies and capabilities;
• the company's ability to benefit fully from or adequately protect its intellectual property rights;
• the company's ability to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce and the impact of work stoppages or other labor disruptions;
• cyber or other security threats or other disruptions faced by the company or its suppliers;
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• the accuracy of the company's estimates and projections;
• changes in pension plan assumptions and actual returns on pension assets; cash funding requirements and pension annuity contracts and associated charges;
• realizing the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or divestitures, investments, joint ventures, teaming arrangements or internal reorganizations, and market volatility affecting the fair value of investments that are marked to market;
• the satisfaction of conditions to (including regulatory approvals) and consummation of the company's announced acquisition of Ultra Maritime, if at all, the timing and terms of any financing for such acquisition and the impact thereof on its indebtedness and capital allocation, its ability to successfully integrate the Ultra Maritime business and realize synergies and other expected benefits of the transaction and the potential for disruption to its or Ultra Maritime's business, customer and supplier relationships, and retention of key personnel during the pendency of the transaction;
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• the risk of an impairment of the company's assets, including the potential impairment of goodwill and intangibles;
• the availability and adequacy of the company's insurance and indemnities;
• compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and customer requirements relating to environmental matters;
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