Lockheed Martin Stock Got Downgraded. Why Shares Are Rising.
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Lockheed Martin's stock dip post-earnings presents a buy opportunity with strong demand, growth catalysts, and a 22-year dividend streak. Learn more on LMT stock here.
Lockheed Martin reported on Tuesday that its second-quarter profit plunged by about 80%, after the U.S. defense group recorded a pretax loss of $1.6 billion, mainly linked to a classified program within its Aeronautics segment,
Lockheed Martin faces Wall Street pressure after mixed Q2 results and $1.6B in charges. Goldman Sachs analyst reiterates Sell rating and lowers price forecast. Other analysts also cautious. Margins hit by legacy program charges.
Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE:LMT) multi-year growth outlook is facing serious headwinds following a wave of unexpected charges and operational setbacks, prompting Truist Securities to downgrade the defense giant from Buy to Hold.
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Lockheed Martin Corp. caught investors off guard with $1.6 billion in charges and a possible tax hit that sent its stock tumbling, the latest setback for the defense giant whose popular F-35 jet faces criticism over cost overruns and delays.