Lockheed Martin shares slide 5% on F-35 headwinds despite lifting profit and sales forecast
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin lifted its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday, but shares slid 5% because the company's F-35 fighter jet program faced payment headwinds stemming from the government contracting process.
Lockheed Martin Tops Q3 EPS Forecast
Third-quarter EPS of $6.80 beat expectations by 4.6%, driven by efficient cost management and improved margins. Key segments such as Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) achieved an 8% year-over-year uptick in net sales and a 15% boost in operating profits. The Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) segment managed a 6% sales increase.
Lockheed Martin's 12.5% operating margin came in about 60 basis points ahead of expectations, and free cash flow of $2.1 ...
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