Lockheed Martin Corp. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Aerospace & Defense industry. Formed in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, the company is one of the largest defense contractors in the United States.

Its operations are organized into four primary segments:

• Aeronautics.

• Missiles and Fire Control.

• Rotary and Mission Systems.

• Space.

The company develops advanced military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-22, missile defense systems, radar technologies, satellites, cybersecurity solutions, and space exploration systems. It is a major contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense and maintains international defense partnerships.

Performance is influenced by U.S. defense spending, government procurement cycles, geopolitical developments, technological innovation, and long-term federal contracts.

Lockheed Martin shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker LMT.

History and Development

Lockheed Martin was established in 1995 to consolidate aerospace and defense capabilities under a single corporation.

Throughout the 2000s, the company expanded into missile systems, space technologies, and cybersecurity. A significant milestone occurred in 2015 with the acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft, strengthening its rotary-wing portfolio.

In recent years, Lockheed Martin has invested in hypersonic systems, artificial intelligence applications for defense, and next-generation aerospace technologies, reinforcing its position within the U.S. defense industry.

Additional Information

Lockheed Martin Corp. (United States) is listed on the NYSE and has a market capitalization of $115.96 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $8.77 billion.

The company employs approximately 114.000 people and operates in the Capital Assets sector, within the Space Transport and Defense industry.

Over the past 12 months, Lockheed Martin Corp. reported $77.01 billion in revenue, generating net income of $6.29 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 18.44, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 13.23, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.74%.

The company trades under the ticker LMT.