Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin reported Q3 2026 revenue up 11% to $20.71 billion and diluted earnings per share of $7.97 (+15%). Management raised its full-year guidance for revenue, EPS and free cash flow. Additional tailwinds come from a framework agreement for 850 F-35s for the US, which promises long-term orders and planning certainty, provided approvals are granted and the programs are executed profitably. » More on finanzen.net

Lockheed Martin reports a backlog of $292 billion and holds 850 F‑35s in inventory, while the Pentagon launches the next arms cycle. The company has again raised its 2026 guidance and now expects revenue of $80–82 billion and EPS of $30.35–30.75. Despite strong metrics, investors remain cautious amid rising interest rates and general market skepticism. » More on finanzen.net

The US Department of Defense ordered at least 850 F-35 fighter jets in a ten-year framework contract, including spare parts and specialized equipment; pricing and contract terms are to be determined in the coming months. After a strong third quarter, Lockheed raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook and plans upfront investments of at least $7 billion to expand production capacity. The package still requires approval by the US Congress. » More on finanzen.net

Lockheed Martin unveiled Germany's first F-35A at its production facility, marking progress in a program where Germany plans 35 aircraft and the first jets are due in-country in late 2027. Initial training deliveries of eight aircraft will go to Ebbing ANGB in Arkansas this fall, and the program could generate long-term revenue across production, training and sustainment while deepening European industrial participation. Key risks include schedule slippage, supply-chain and infrastructure delays and potential changes to Germany's defense spending that could affect Lockheed's order backlog. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius presented the first of 35 ordered F-35s in Fort Worth, calling the stealth aircraft a decisive strengthening of deterrence against Russia. The federal government is investing around ten billion euros; the jets are to replace the Tornado fleet and be used for nuclear sharing. The first six aircraft are to be delivered later this year, all by 2029; training in the USA has already begun, and Rheinmetall is producing mid-fuselage parts. Criticisms remain: high maintenance costs, low availability in parts of the fleet and concerns about software dependencies; additionally, the Büchel base is being expanded at a cost of two billion euros. » More on finanzen.net