ASIM, Apr 24
Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] today reported first quarter 2026 sales of $18.0 billion, compared to $18.0 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Net earnings in the first quarter of 2026 were $1.5 billion, or $6.44 per share, compared to $1.7 billion, or $7.28 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. Cash from operations was $220 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Free cash flow was $(291) million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $955 million in the first quarter of 2025.
“Lockheed Martin’s superior capabilities in delivering advanced defense technology and systems and in space exploration have been proven again and again in 2026. Our Orion spacecraft safely carried the crew farther from Earth than ever before during NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, concluding with a precisely executed re-entry and splashdown. Our superior fifth generation fighter jets, the F-35 and F-22, continue to operate with great effectiveness in contested and difficult missions. Additionally, our layered missile defense architecture, including phased array radars, Aegis integrated command and control system, and the THAAD and advanced Patriot Missile interceptors, protected both military assets and civilians,” said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet.
“Given the high level of demand for many of these systems, we also pioneered a number of commercially inspired, long-term business arrangements with U.S. government leadership. In the first quarter, we signed several framework agreements to accelerate and scale munitions production, including advanced Patriot Missile, THAAD, and PrSM. We anticipate that these groundbreaking agreements will benefit both industry and the government and serve as the example for future contracting initiatives. The multi-year demand commitments defined in these framework agreements will in turn support strategic investments in production infrastructure, bolster our supply chain, and enhance our workforce to increase production rates of these critical systems by 3-4 times current rates,” continued Taiclet.
“Our first quarter revenue of more than $18 billion, segment operating profit of $1.8 billion, and substantial backlog were a result of both strong customer demand, our continued commitment to operational performance and focused risk management. We reaffirm our 2026 full year guidance with anticipated sales and operating profit growth of approximately 5% and 25% year-over-year, respectively, and expected free cash flow between $6.5 and $6.8 billion.”
