Lockheed Martin Corporation, trading under the symbol LMT on the NYSE:LMT, is a leading aerospace and defense company. Known for its advanced technology and innovation, Lockheed Martin competes with other industry giants like Boeing and Northrop Grumman. On October 15, 2025, Morgan Stanley set a price target of $630 for LMT, suggesting a potential increase of about 24.71% from its current price of $505.18.
Despite this optimistic outlook, Lockheed Martin is expected to report a decline in earnings for the third quarter of 2025. This is based on Wall Street's consensus, which anticipates a year-over-year decrease in earnings, even though revenues are projected to rise. The upcoming earnings report, scheduled for October 21, could significantly impact LMT's stock price.
Currently, LMT is priced at $505.18, having experienced a slight increase of 0.27% today, equivalent to a $1.35 rise. The stock has fluctuated between $499 and $507 during the trading day. Over the past year, LMT has seen a high of $618.95 and a low of $410.11, reflecting its volatility in the market.
Lockheed Martin's market capitalization is approximately $117.94 billion, with a trading volume of 1,077,742 shares. The management's discussion during the earnings call will be crucial in assessing the sustainability of any immediate price changes and future earnings projections. If the actual earnings surpass estimates, the stock might rise; if not, it could decline.
