Lockheed Martin Corporation

Lockheed Martin had a strong quarter, with all its business areas exceeding or meeting market expectations. The company managed an all-around beat with free cash flow above the expectation of the management and its backlog increased, driven by record orders of all time. Lockheed continued to streamline and modernize its operations to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. On F-35, the definitization of lots included the foremost F-35 aircraft that is to be produced for Poland, Finland, and Belgium. Canada, earlier this month, became an F-35 operator. Navy-authorized CH-53K King Stallion helicopter is expected to enter full-rate production. At Sikorsky, the international demand for Black Hawk remained robust. Recently, the Australian Army claimed it would acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to replace its current multi-role helicopter fleet. Moreover, the company’s built Orion exploration class spacecraft was unveiled on Artemis-I of NASA and finished a 25-day flight test. Lockheed Martin, Fire control and Missiles, and U.S. Air Force successfully conducted one hypersonic-boosted flight test of the rapid response air-launched. Demand for the platforms and systems of Lockheed Martin is strong in the U.S. and abroad. We provide the stock of Lockheed Martin with a ‘Hold’ rating with a revision in the target price.