Lockheed Martin Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Aerospace giant's stock gets mixed reviews from Wall Street

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:24am

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Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) has received an average 'Hold' rating from 21 brokerages covering the aerospace and defense firm, according to a new report from MarketBeat. One analyst has a 'Sell' recommendation, 13 have 'Hold' ratings, and 7 have 'Buy' ratings on the stock, with a 12-month average price target of $634.74.

Why it matters

Lockheed Martin is one of the world's largest defense contractors, with its products and services spanning military aircraft, missile systems, space technologies, and more. The mixed analyst ratings reflect ongoing uncertainty around the company's growth prospects and profitability amid shifting defense budgets and industry dynamics.

The details

The analysts' ratings come after Lockheed Martin reported mixed Q4 2025 earnings in January, with earnings per share falling short of expectations despite higher revenue. The company has seen its stock price fluctuate in recent months, trading between $410 and $692 over the past year.

  • Lockheed Martin reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 29, 2026.
  • The company's stock has traded between $410 and $692 over the past 12 months.

The players

Lockheed Martin Corporation

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

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The takeaway

Lockheed Martin's mixed analyst ratings underscore the challenges facing defense contractors as they navigate shifting priorities and budgets. The company's ability to maintain profitability and market share will be closely watched by investors in the coming year.