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Lockheed Martin: Q3 Earnings Webcharts Final

Lockheed Martin reported Q3 2026 earnings with $20.7B in sales, a 15% YoY increase in EPS to $7.97, and a 4x book-to-bill ratio. The company raised its full-year outlook, including sales guidance to $80B-$82B and EPS to $30.35-$30.75. Free cash flow is expected to reach $7.8B-$8B. Segment performance varied, with notable gains in Missiles & Fire Control and Space.

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Published Oct 22, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The raised guidance signals higher future cash flow and may trigger buying interest.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings and guidance for a large‑cap defense contractor, likely to move the stock and sector.

03

What to watch

Potential cost overruns on F‑35 program or geopolitical shifts could temper growth.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: today

Background

Lockheed Martin presented its Q3 2026 earnings slide deck with detailed segment performance and outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q3 2026 earnings released with EPS $7.97 and guidance raising FY sales to $80‑82B, EPS to $30.35‑30.75.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as market prices in higher sales and EPS guidance

Evidence & confidence

Guidance above prior expectations and strong backlog indicate improved earnings momentum.

Market effects

Sector

Defense sector may see broader rally on higher demand signals.

Regional

U.S. industrial and aerospace stocks could benefit from Lockheed's outlook.

Global

International defense contractors may be re‑rated as peers follow guidance lift.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If guidance fails to translate into cash flow, the stock could be over‑optimistic.

Key entities

  • Executive
    James D. Taiclet

    Chairman, President and CEO of Lockheed Martin

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StoryLockheed Martin posts Q3 2026 earnings beat and lifts FY2026 sales and EPS outlook

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