The 10.6% EPS miss is likely to weigh on LMT shares in the near term. Monitor the earnings conference call for details on program performance, cost pressures, and any revisions to full-year guidance. The dividend announcement provides a floor but does not offset the earnings disappointment.
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Executive Summary
Lockheed Martin reported Q1 2026 EPS of $6.44, missing consensus estimates of $7.20 by -10.6%, marking a significant earnings miss. The press release also announced a Q3 2026 dividend of $3.45 per share, which is neutral. The EPS shortfall is the primary market-moving event.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- Q1 2026 EPS of $6.44 missed consensus of $7.20 by -10.6%
- Consensus revenue estimate was $19.33 billion; actual revenue not disclosed in filing
- Board authorized a Q3 2026 dividend of $3.45 per share, payable September 25, 2026
- Dividend record date is September 1, 2026
- This is the first reported EPS miss in the last four quarters (prior quarter was a beat)
Financial Impact
Earnings per share miss of -10.6% vs consensus; dividend unchanged from prior quarter at $3.45/share
Risk Factors
- Further downside if management lowers FY2026 guidance on the call
- Potential negative sentiment from the first significant miss in recent quarters
- Defense spending environment could be affected by federal budget negotiations
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Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-prn-302832593 |
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Jul 29, 2026 9w ago | Press Release | $574.11 $565.89 | ▼ −1.43% | ▼ −5.40% | $505.41 (−11.97%) |
Jul 23, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $568.59 $571.48 | ▲ +0.51% | ▼ −2.80% | $505.41 (−11.11%) |
Jul 22, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $568.59 $571.48 | ▼ −0.51% | ▲ +2.80% | $505.41 (+11.11%) |
Jul 20, 2026 10w ago | Court Ruling | $509.54 $593.74 | ▲ +16.52% | ▲ +12.40% | $505.41 (−0.81%) |
Jul 16, 2026 11w ago | Press Release | $513.52 $598.01 | ▲ +16.45% | ▲ +12.84% | $505.41 (−1.58%) |
Jun 9, 2026 16w ago | Court Ruling | $530.13 $535.38 | ▲ +0.99% | ▼ −0.46% | $505.41 (−4.66%) |
Jun 9, 2026 16w ago | Court Ruling | $530.13 $535.38 | ▲ +0.99% | ▼ −0.46% | $505.41 (−4.66%) |
Apr 23, 2026 23w ago | 8-K | $529.77 $522.59 | ▼ −1.35% | ▼ −5.99% | $505.41 (−4.60%) |
Mar 26, 2026 27w ago | DEFA14A | $625.16 $512.81 | ▼ −17.97% | ▼ −28.64% | $505.41 (−19.15%) |
Mar 9, 2026 29w ago | Court Ruling | $661.21 $627.59 | ▲ +5.08% | ▲ +2.28% | $505.41 (+23.56%) |
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