Birmingham, Alabama, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Birmingham Capital Management has reduced its stake in Lockheed Martin by 4.2%, selling 575 shares to maintain a total of 13,180 shares. This adjustment reflects ongoing interest from institutional investors, with several firms acquiring new positions in Lockheed Martin. The company’s recent earnings report surpassed expectations for EPS but fell short on revenue. Current stock performance reveals a price target consensus of $494.00, reflecting mixed ratings from research firms.
Birmingham, Alabama – Birmingham Capital Management Co. Inc. AL has reduced its stake in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 4.2% during the first quarter of the fiscal year. This adjustment results in the firm owning 13,180 shares of Lockheed Martin, having sold 575 shares in this time period.
Lockheed Martin represents 2.2% of Birmingham Capital Management’s investment portfolio, positioning it as the 14th largest holding in the firm’s lineup. According to the latest SEC filing, Birmingham Capital’s remaining holdings in Lockheed Martin are valued at approximately $5,888,000.
Recent activity amongst institutional investors indicates rising interest in Lockheed Martin, with several firms acquiring new positions. TruNorth Capital Management LLC and Heck Capital Advisors LLC purchased shares valued at $31,000 and $35,000, respectively, in the fourth quarter. EQ Wealth Advisors LLC and Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC DE also made new investments at values of $43,000 and $45,000 respectively. McIlrath & Eck LLC made the most significant move, increasing its stake by 161.0%, now owning 107 shares valued at $48,000.
Overall, institutional investors control 74.19% of Lockheed Martin’s stock, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company. Research firms have provided varied ratings and price targets for Lockheed Martin. Vertical Research maintains a “hold” rating with a price target of $460.00, while Robert W. Baird has adjusted its price target from $540.00 to $500.00 and keeps an “outperform” rating. Conversely, Truist Financial downgraded the stock from “buy” to “hold”, with a reduced price target of $440.00.
The consensus rating for Lockheed Martin’s stock is categorized as “hold”, with a range of 1 strong buy, 6 buy, and 14 hold. The average price target for the stock currently sits at $494.00. In trading sessions, Lockheed Martin stock recently increased by $0.37, reaching $471.10, with trading volume of 1,040,999 shares compared to an average volume of 1,324,107 shares.
Lockheed Martin’s stock performance over the year shows a 52-week low of $410.11 and a high of $618.95. The company boasts a market capitalization of $109.98 billion, with significant financial ratios including a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.47, a quick ratio of 0.83, and a current ratio of 0.98.
In its latest earnings report, Lockheed Martin posted a $7.29 EPS, surpassing the consensus estimate of $6.57 by $0.72. However, the reported revenue was $18.16 billion, marginally below the anticipated $18.59 billion. Looking at the company’s performance, its return on equity stands impressively at 107.60%, with a net margin of 5.85% and a year-over-year revenue growth of 0.2%.
Looking ahead, Lockheed Martin has guided for FY 2025 earnings per share to be between $21.700 and $22.000, with analysts forecasting an EPS of 27.15 for the current year. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $3.30, payable on September 26th for shareholders on record by September 2nd, which represents an annual yield of 2.8% and maintains a dividend payout ratio of 74.32%.
FAQ
What recent changes did Birmingham Capital Management make regarding Lockheed Martin shares?
Birmingham Capital Management reduced its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 4.2%, selling 575 shares, resulting in a total of 13,180 shares owned.
What is the current price target consensus for Lockheed Martin?
The consensus rating for Lockheed Martin is “hold”, with an average price target of $494.00 as per various research firm ratings.
What is Lockheed Martin’s performance in the stock market over the last year?
Lockheed Martin has experienced a 52-week low of $410.11 and a high of $618.95, with recent trading at $471.10.
How did Lockheed Martin’s latest earnings report perform against expectations?
Lockheed Martin reported an EPS of $7.29, exceeding the expected $6.57, while revenue was slightly below expectations at $18.16 billion.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Capital Management Holdings Reduction | 4.2%, selling 575 shares, totaling 13,180 shares |
| Total Value of Holdings | $5,888,000 |
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
| Average Price Target | $494.00 |
| 52-Week Price Range | Low: $410.11, High: $618.95 |
| Latest EPS | $7.29, exceeding $6.57 estimate |
| Revenue | $18.16 billion, below $18.59 billion estimate |
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