Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Lockheed Martin Forecasts Strong 2026 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Lockheed Martin, a big company that makes fighter jets and weapons, said they think they will make more money in 2026 than people expected.
This is because there are more fights and tensions around the world, so countries want to buy more of their stuff.
They made a lot of F-35 jets last year and are going to make even more Patriot missiles.
The company also gave a lot of money back to its owners, called dividends.
But there is some uncertainty about how they will give money back in the future because of new rules.
Lockheed Martin forecasted 2026 revenue of $77.5 billion to $80 billion, above analyst estimates.
The company expects 2026 profit per share between $29.35 and $30.25.
Lockheed delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, up from 110 in 2024.
The company's missiles business saw the fastest sales growth at 17.8%.
Lockheed paid $3.13 billion in dividends in 2025, an increase from the previous year.
- Who
- Lockheed Martin
- What
- Forecasted 2026 profit and revenue above estimates
- When
- January 29, 2026
- Where
- Maryland, USA
- Why
- Due to continued demand for fighter jets and weapons amid rising geopolitical tensions
- Company
- Lockheed Martin
- Forecasted 2026 Revenue
- $77.5 billion to $80 billion
- Forecasted 2026 Profit per Share
- $29.35 to $30.25
- 2025 F-35 Deliveries
- 191 jets
- 2025 Dividends Paid
- $3.13 billion
- Patriot PAC-3 Production Increase
- 2,000 units annually
- Missiles Business Growth
- 17.8% increase
- Aeronautics Segment Growth
- 6.4% increase