Lockheed Martin Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Aerospace company's stock faces mixed reviews despite strong revenue and earnings.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:10pm

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Shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) have received an average 'Hold' rating from 22 analysts currently covering the firm, according to MarketBeat Ratings. While one analyst has a 'Sell' rating, 15 have issued 'Hold' ratings and 6 have assigned 'Buy' ratings. The average 12-month price target among brokerages is $618.95.

Why it matters

Lockheed Martin is one of the world's largest defense contractors, so the market's sentiment on its stock is closely watched by investors and the broader industry. The mixed analyst ratings suggest uncertainty about the company's near-term growth prospects despite its strong financial performance.

The details

Several analysts have recently updated their views on Lockheed Martin. Truist Financial lifted its price target from $605 to $695 and maintained a 'Buy' rating. Robert W. Baird increased its target from $550 to $640 and also rated the stock 'Outperform'. However, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a 'Market Perform' rating with a $654 price target.

  • Lockheed Martin reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 29, 2026.
  • The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $3.45 per share on March 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.

The players

Lockheed Martin Corporation

A global aerospace and defense company that designs, develops and manufactures advanced technology systems for government and commercial customers.

Truist Financial

A financial services company that provided an updated 'Buy' rating and price target increase for Lockheed Martin.

Robert W. Baird

An investment bank that raised its price target and 'Outperform' rating for Lockheed Martin.

Sanford C. Bernstein

A research firm that reiterated a 'Market Perform' rating and $654 price target for Lockheed Martin.

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