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    Lockheed Martin Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    10/22/24 7:29:00 AM ET
    $LMT
    Military/Government/Technical
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    • Net sales of $17.1 billion, an increase of 1% year over year
    • Net earnings of $1.6 billion, or $6.80 per share
    • Cash from operations of $2.4 billion and free cash flow of $2.1 billion
    • $1.6 billion of cash returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
    • Increased share repurchase authority by $3.0 billion to a total authorization of $10.3 billion
    • Increased quarterly dividend 5% to $3.30 per share
    • 2024 financial outlook increased

    BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) today reported third quarter 2024 net sales of $17.1 billion, compared to $16.9 billion in the third quarter of 2023. Net earnings in the third quarter of 2024 were $1.6 billion, or $6.80 per share, compared to $1.7 billion, or $6.73 per share, in the third quarter of 2023. Cash from operations was $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $2.9 billion in the third quarter of 2023. Free cash flow was $2.1 billion in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2023.

    Lockheed Martin Logo. (PRNewsFoto/Lockheed Martin)

    "In the third quarter, we advanced our strategic, operational and financial priorities, as demonstrated by our record backlog of more than $165 billion, 48 F-35 deliveries, increased production on missile programs, and $2.1 billion of free cash flow generation," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet.

    "As a result of our strong year-to-date results and confidence in our near-term performance, we are raising the outlook for full year 2024 sales, segment operating profit, EPS and free cash flow. Looking forward, we continue to make progress on the three key initiatives of our 21st Century Security® strategy of strengthening the resiliency and scalability of our production system, accelerating cutting edge digital and physical technologies into all our mission solutions and our internal operations, and expanding international partnerships to broaden our production capacity and drive more international sales. We are making substantial investments in these areas, while continuing to focus on our fundamental financial objective of driving free cash flow per share growth to generate returns for shareholders. Given our confidence in the company's ability to deliver on these objectives, our Board has also approved a five percent increase in our quarterly dividend, the 22nd consecutive year of increases."

    Summary Financial Results

    The following table presents the company's summary financial results.



    (in millions, except per share data)



    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023





    Net sales



    $           17,104



    $           16,878



    $           52,421



    $           48,697



























    Business segment operating profit1



    $             1,870



    $             1,810



    $             5,657



    $             5,347





    Unallocated items





















    FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment



    406



    414



    1,218



    1,245





    Impairment and severance charges



    —



    —



    (87)



    —





    Intangible asset amortization expense



    (61)



    (61)



    (183)



    (185)





    Other, net



    (75)



    (121)



    (288)



    (193)





    Total unallocated items



    270



    232



    660



    867





    Consolidated operating profit



    $             2,140



    $             2,042



    $             6,317



    $             6,214



























    Net earnings2



    $             1,623



    $             1,684



    $             4,809



    $             5,054



























    Diluted earnings per share2



    $               6.80



    $               6.73



    $             20.05



    $             19.97



























    Cash from operations3



    $             2,438



    $             2,891



    $             5,949



    $             5,555





    Capital expenditures



    (355)



    (364)



    (1,103)



    (987)





    Free cash flow1,3



    $             2,083



    $             2,527



    $             4,846



    $             4,568

























    1

    Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release for more information.



    2

    Net earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 29, 2024 included $14 million ($10 million, or $0.04 per share, after-tax) of net non-operational charges. See "Adjusted earnings before income taxes; adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS" table for further details.



    3

    See the "Cash Flows and Capital Deployment Activities" section of this news release for more information.

    F-35 Lots 18-19 Contract Update

    The company remains in negotiations with the U.S. Government on the Lots 18-19 production contract. Although negotiations for this contract are in process, the company has been performing work on Lots 18-19 production under initial customer authorization and funding to begin work pursuant to an advance acquisition contract received in the fourth quarter of 2023. The company and its industry team continue work in an effort to meet the customer's desired aircraft delivery dates for the Lots 18-19 aircraft. The company's costs began to exceed the advanced acquisition contract value in the third quarter of 2024. As a result, the company was unable to recognize revenue and profit on approximately $400 million of costs incurred on the program in the third quarter of 2024, with at least an additional $300 million of impacts across the supply chain. Additionally, the company was prevented from invoicing and receiving cash of approximately $450 million through the third quarter of 2024. At the end of the third quarter of 2024, the company also had approximately $2 billion in potential termination liability exposure to third parties related to Lots 18-19 (some of which would be recoverable in the unlikely event of a termination). Currently, the company expects to receive contractual authorization and funding on the Lots 18-19 production contract with the U.S. Government and resume invoicing costs incurred and recover sales, profit, and cash in the fourth quarter of 2024. However, until a final agreement is reached, or the U.S. Government otherwise provides additional contractual authorization and funding, the company's results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition will continue to be negatively impacted, and the impacts could be material and differ from the company's current 2024 outlook.

    2024 Financial Outlook

    The following table and other sections of this news release contain forward-looking statements, which are based on the company's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. It is the company's practice not to incorporate adjustments into its financial outlook for proposed or potential acquisitions, divestitures, ventures, pension risk transfer transactions or discretionary contributions, financing transactions, changes in law, or new accounting standards until such items have been consummated, enacted or adopted. For additional factors that may impact the company's actual results, refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section in this news release.



    (in millions, except per share data)





    Current Update1



    July 2024



















    Net sales





    ~$71,250



    $70,500 - $71,500



















    Business segment operating profit2





    ~$7,475



    $7,350 - $7,500



















    Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment



    ~$1,685



    ~$1,685



















    Diluted earnings per share3





    ~$26.65



    $26.10 - $26.60



















    Cash from operations





    ~$7,950



    $7,750 - $8,050





    Capital expenditures



    ~$1,750



    ~$1,750





    Free cash flow2





    ~$6,200



    $6,000 - $6,300

















    1

    The company's current 2024 financial outlook is premised on receiving contractual authorization and funding on the F-35 Lots 18-19

    production contract in the fourth quarter of 2024.



    2

    Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of

    this news release for more information.



    3

    Although the company typically does not update its outlook for proposed changes in law, the above includes the effect of IRS Notice 2023-63

    confirming that certain expenditures incurred in the performance of cost-type contracts are not subject to capitalization for tax purposes. The

    company believes incorporating the clarification from the Notice more accurately reflects its expectations because the Notice describes the tax

    treatment of certain expenditures in accordance with the company's analysis of the Internal Revenue Code.









     

    Cash Flows and Capital Deployment Activities

    The decrease in operating and free cash flows in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to a decrease in working capital (defined as receivables, contract assets, and inventories less accounts payable and contract liabilities), which includes the cash impacts for the lack of additional contractual authorization and funding from the U.S. Government prior to the end of the third quarter of 2024 on the Lots 18-19 contract of the F-35 program.

    The company's cash activities in the third quarter of 2024, included the following:

    • paying cash dividends of $749 million; and
    • paying $850 million to repurchase 1.5 million shares.

    As previously announced on Oct. 2, 2024, the company's board authorized the repurchase of its common stock up to an additional $3.0 billion, increasing the total authorization for potential future common stock repurchases to $10.3 billion. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be amended or terminated by the board of directors at any time. The amount of shares ultimately purchased and the timing of purchases are at the discretion of management and subject to compliance with applicable law and regulation.

    Additionally, on Oct. 2, 2024, the company authorized a fourth quarter dividend payment of $3.30 per share, representing an increase of $0.15 per share over the prior quarterly dividend payment.

    Segment Results

    The company operates in four business segments organized based on the nature of products and services offered: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) and Space. The following table presents summary operating results of the company's business segments and reconciles these amounts to the company's consolidated financial results.



    (in millions)



    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023





    Net sales





















    Aeronautics



    $            6,487



    $            6,717



    $          20,609



    $          19,861





    Missiles and Fire Control



    3,175



    2,939



    9,270



    8,082





    Rotary and Mission Systems



    4,367



    4,121



    13,003



    11,528





    Space



    3,075



    3,101



    9,539



    9,226





    Total net sales



    $          17,104



    $          16,878



    $          52,421



    $          48,697



























    Operating profit





















    Aeronautics



    $              659



    $              671



    $            2,089



    $            2,064





    Missiles and Fire Control



    456



    398



    1,217



    1,146





    Rotary and Mission Systems



    483



    482



    1,408



    1,286





    Space



    272



    259



    943



    851





    Total business segment operating 

       profit



    1,870



    1,810



    5,657



    5,347





    Unallocated items





















    FAS/CAS operating adjustment



    406



    414



    1,218



    1,245





    Impairment and severance charges



    —



    —



    (87)



    —





    Intangible asset amortization

       expense



    (61)



    (61)



    (183)



    (185)





    Other, net



    (75)



    (121)



    (288)



    (193)





    Total unallocated items



    270



    232



    660



    867





    Total consolidated operating profit



    $            2,140



    $            2,042



    $            6,317



    $            6,214





































































    For information on factors impacting comparability of the company's segment sales, operating profit and operating margins, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023.

    The company's consolidated net favorable profit booking rate adjustments represented approximately 20% and 19% of total segment operating profit in the quarters ended Sept. 29, 2024 and Sept. 24, 2023. During the quarter ended Sept. 29, 2024, the company recognized losses of $80 million on a classified program at the company's Aeronautics business segment due to higher than anticipated costs to achieve program objectives.

    Aeronautics 



    (in millions)



    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023





    Net sales



    $     6,487



    $     6,717



    $     20,609



    $     19,861





    Operating profit



    659



    671



    2,089



    2,064





    Operating margin



    10.2 %



    10.0 %



    10.1 %



    10.4 %



    Aeronautics' net sales in the third quarter of 2024 decreased $230 million, or 3%, compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower net sales of $480 million on the F-35 program due to lower volume on production contracts as a result of delays in receiving additional contractual authorization and funding under the Lots 18-19 contract. This decrease was partially offset by higher net sales of $120 million on the C-130 program primarily due to higher volume on production and sustainment contracts; and $85 million on the F-16 program due to the ramp up on production.

    Aeronautics' operating profit in the third quarter of 2024 decreased $12 million, or 2%, compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease in operating profit was attributable to $25 million from lower volume described above and $20 million from unfavorable contract mix, partially offset by $30 million of higher profit booking rate adjustments. The increase in profit booking rate adjustments included an $85 million favorable profit rate adjustment for a claim associated with a contract to modernize and install new engines in C-5 Galaxy aircraft, partially offset by $80 million of unfavorable profit rate adjustments on a classified program due to higher than anticipated costs to achieve program objectives.

    Missiles and Fire Control



    (in millions)



    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023





    Net sales



    $         3,175



    $         2,939



    $        9,270



    $        8,082





    Operating profit



    456



    398



    1,217



    1,146





    Operating margin



    14.4 %



    13.5 %



    13.1 %



    14.2 %



    MFC's net sales in the third quarter of 2024 increased $236 million, or 8%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $285 million for tactical and strike missile programs due to production ramp up on Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) programs. This increase was partially offset by lower net sales of $90 million for integrated air and missile defense programs due to lower volume on Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

    MFC's operating profit in the third quarter of 2024 increased $58 million, or 15%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in operating profit was attributable to $35 million of higher profit booking rate adjustments and $20 million from volume described above. The increase in profit booking rate adjustments was primarily due to higher favorable profit rate adjustments on PAC-3 as a result of better than anticipated cost performance.

    Rotary and Mission Systems



    (in millions)



    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023





    Net sales



    $     4,367



    $     4,121



    $      13,003



    $      11,528





    Operating profit



    483



    482



    1,408



    1,286





    Operating margin



    11.1 %



    11.7 %



    10.8 %



    11.2 %



    RMS' net sales in the third quarter of 2024 increased $246 million, or 6%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $185 million on integrated warfare systems and sensors (IWSS) programs due to higher volume on radar programs and the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program; and $50 million for Sikorsky helicopter programs due to higher production volume on CH-53K, Seahawk and Black Hawk programs.

    RMS' operating profit in the third quarter of 2024 was comparable to the same period in 2023 as a $25 million increase due to the higher volume described above was offset by $25 million of lower profit booking rate adjustments. The decrease in profit booking rate adjustments was primarily due to a reach-forward loss recognized on a radar program as a result of additional quantity ordering risk identified on fixed-price options.

    Space



    (in millions)



    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023





    Net sales



    $     3,075



    $     3,101



    $        9,539



    $        9,226





    Operating profit



    272



    259



    943



    851





    Operating margin



    8.8 %



    8.4 %



    9.9 %



    9.2 %



    Space's net sales in the third quarter of 2024 decreased $26 million, or 1%, compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower net sales of $50 million for commercial civil space due to lower volume on the Orion program, partially offset by higher volume on other space exploration programs. This decrease was partially offset by higher net sales of $25 million for strategic and missile defense programs due to higher volume on reentry programs.

    Space's operating profit in the third quarter of 2024 increased $13 million, or 5%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in operating profit was attributable to $25 million related to favorable contract mix across the portfolio, partially offset by $10 million of lower equity earnings driven by lower launch volume from the company's investment in United Launch Alliance (ULA). Profit booking rate adjustments were comparable.

    Total equity earnings (ULA) represented approximately $5 million, or 2% of Space's operating profit in the third quarter of 2024, compared to approximately $15 million, or 6% for the same period in 2023.

    Income Taxes

    The company's effective income tax rate was 15.4% and 13.8% for the quarters ended Sept. 29, 2024 and Sept. 24, 2023. The rate for the third quarter of 2024 was higher than the third quarter of 2023 primarily due to additional research and development tax credits that were claimed for years prior to 2023 reflected in the 2023 rate. The rates for both periods benefited from research and development tax credits, tax deductions for foreign derived intangible income and dividends paid to the company's defined contribution plans with an employee stock ownership plan feature.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This news release contains the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures (as defined by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation G). While management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating the financial performance of the company, this information should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company's definitions for non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies or analysts.

    Business segment operating profit

    Business segment operating profit represents operating profit from the company's business segments before unallocated income and expense. This measure is used by the company's senior management in evaluating the performance of its business segments and is a performance goal in the company's annual incentive plan. Business segment operating margin is calculated by dividing business segment operating profit by sales. The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measure business segment operating profit with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, consolidated operating profit.



    (in millions)





    2024 Outlook





    Business segment operating profit (non-GAAP)





    ~$7,475





    FAS/CAS operating adjustment1





    ~1,625





    Intangible asset amortization expense





    ~(245)





    Other, net





    ~(485)





    Consolidated operating profit (GAAP)





    ~$8,370















    1

    Reflects the amount by which total CAS pension cost of $1.7 billion, exceeds FAS pension service cost and excludes non-service FAS pension income. Refer to the supplemental table "Selected Financial Data" included in this news release for a detail of the FAS/CAS operating adjustment.









    Free cash flow

    Free cash flow is cash from operations less capital expenditures. The company's capital expenditures are comprised of equipment and facilities infrastructure and information technology (inclusive of costs for the development or purchase of internal-use software that are capitalized). The company uses free cash flow to evaluate its business performance and overall liquidity and it is a performance goal in the company's annual and long-term incentive plans. The company believes free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it represents the amount of cash generated from operations after reinvesting in the business and that may be available to return to stockholders and creditors (through dividends, stock repurchases and debt repayments) or available to fund acquisitions or other investments. The entire free cash flow amount is not necessarily available for discretionary expenditures, however, because it does not account for certain mandatory expenditures, such as the repayment of maturing debt and future pension contributions.

    Adjusted earnings before income taxes; adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS

    Earnings before income taxes, net earnings and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were impacted by certain non-operational items for all periods. Management believes the presentation of these measures adjusted for the impacts of these non-operational items is useful to investors in understanding the company's underlying business performance and comparing performance from period to period. The tax effects related to each adjustment that impacted earnings before income taxes are based on a blended tax rate that combines the federal statutory rate of 21% plus an estimated state tax rate.

    The table below shows the impact to earnings before income taxes, net earnings and diluted EPS for certain non-operational items:



    (in millions, except per share data)



    Quarters Ended









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023









    Earnings

    Before

    Income

    Taxes

    Net

    Earnings

    Diluted

    EPS



    Earnings

    Before

    Income

    Taxes

    Net

    Earnings

    Diluted

    EPS





    As Reported (GAAP)



    $     1,918

    $     1,623

    $       6.80



    $     1,953

    $     1,684

    $       6.73





    Mark-to-market investment losses1



    14

    10

    0.04



    14

    11

    0.04





    As Adjusted (Non-GAAP)



    $     1,932

    $     1,633

    $       6.84



    $     1,967

    $     1,695

    $       6.77

















    1

    Includes changes in valuations of the company's net assets and liabilities for deferred compensation plans and early-stage company investments.









    Webcast and Conference Call Information

    Lockheed Martin Corporation will webcast live the earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET on the Lockheed Martin Investor Relations website at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor. The accompanying presentation slides and relevant financial charts are also available at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor.

    For additional information, visit the company's website: www.lockheedmartin.com.

    About Lockheed Martin

    Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at www.lockheedmartin.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and are based on Lockheed Martin's current expectations and assumptions. The words "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "intend," "expect," "plan," "outlook," "scheduled," "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors such as:

    • the company's reliance on contracts with the U.S. Government, which are dependent on U.S. Government funding and can be terminated for convenience, and the company's ability to negotiate favorable contract terms;
    • budget uncertainty, the risk of future budget cuts, the impact of continuing resolution funding mechanisms and the debt ceiling and the potential for government shutdowns and changing funding and acquisition priorities;
    • risks related to the development, production, sustainment, performance, schedule, cost and requirements of complex and technologically advanced programs, including the F-35 program;
    • planned production rates and orders for significant programs, compliance with stringent performance and reliability standards, and materials availability, including government furnished equipment;
    • the timing of contract awards or delays in contract definitization as well as the timing and customer acceptance of product deliveries and performance milestones;
    • the company's ability to recover costs under U.S. Government contracts and the mix of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts;
    • customer procurement policies that shift risk to contractors, including competitively bid programs with fixed-price development work or follow-on production options or other financial risks; and the impact of investments, cost overruns or other cost pressures and performance issues on fixed price contracts;
    • changes in procurement and other regulations and policies affecting the company's industry, export of its products, cost allowability or recovery, preferred contract type, and performance and progress payments policy;
    • performance and financial viability of key suppliers, teammates, joint ventures (including United Launch Alliance), joint venture partners, subcontractors and customers;
    • economic, industry, business and political conditions including their effects on governmental policy;
    • the impact of inflation and other cost pressures;
    • the impact of pandemics and epidemics on the company's business and financial results, including supply chain disruptions and delays, employee absences, and program delays;
    • government actions that prevent the sale or delivery of the company's products (such as delays in approvals for exports requiring Congressional notification);
    • trade policies or sanctions (including Chinese sanctions on the company or its suppliers, teammates or partners, U.S. Government sanctions on Türkish entities and persons, and indirect effects of sanctions on Russia to the company's supply chain);
    • the company's success expanding into and doing business in adjacent markets and internationally and the risks posed by international sales;
    • changes in foreign national priorities and foreign government budgets and planned orders, including potential effects from fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
    • the competitive environment for the company's products and services, including competition from startups and non-traditional defense contractors;
    • the company's ability to develop and commercialize new technologies and products, including emerging digital and network technologies and capabilities;
    • the company's ability to benefit fully from or adequately protect its intellectual property rights;
    • the company's ability to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce and the impact of work stoppages or other labor disruptions;
    • cyber or other security threats or other disruptions faced by the company or its suppliers;
    • the company's ability to implement and continue, and the timing and impact of, capitalization changes such as share repurchases, dividend payments and financing transactions;
    • the accuracy of the company's estimates and projections;
    • changes in pension plan assumptions and actual returns on pension assets; cash funding requirements and pension risk transfers and associated settlement charges;
    • realizing the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or divestitures, investments, joint ventures, teaming arrangements or internal reorganizations, and market volatility affecting the fair value of investments that are marked to market;
    • the company's efforts to increase the efficiency of its operations and improve the affordability of its products and services, including through digital transformation and cost reduction initiatives;
    • the risk of an impairment of the company's assets, including the potential impairment of goodwill and intangibles;
    • the availability and adequacy of the company's insurance and indemnities;
    • impacts of climate change and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and customer requirements in response to climate change concerns;
    • changes in accounting, U.S. or foreign tax, export or other laws, regulations, and policies and their interpretation or application, and changes in the amount or reevaluation of uncertain tax positions; and
    • the outcome of legal proceedings, bid protests, environmental remediation efforts, audits, government investigations or government allegations that the company has failed to comply with law, other contingencies and U.S. Government identification of deficiencies in its business systems.

    These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. For a discussion identifying additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The company's filings may be accessed through the Investor Relations page of its website, www.lockheedmartin.com/investor, or through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

    The company's actual financial results likely will be different from those projected due to the inherent nature of projections. Given these uncertainties, forward-looking statements should not be relied on in making investment decisions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of its filing. Except where required by applicable law, the company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements after the date of this news release to reflect subsequent events, changed circumstances, changes in expectations, or the estimates and assumptions associated with them. The forward-looking statements in this news release are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by the federal securities laws.

    Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Consolidated Statements of Earnings1

    (unaudited; in millions, except per share data)









    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended







    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Net sales



    $       17,104



    $       16,878



    $       52,421



    $       48,697



    Cost of sales



    (14,987)



    (14,830)



    (46,181)



    (42,513)



    Gross profit



    2,117



    2,048



    6,240



    6,184



    Other income (expense), net



    23



    (6)



    77



    30



    Operating profit



    2,140



    2,042



    6,317



    6,214



    Interest expense



    (256)



    (237)



    (772)



    (662)



    Non-service FAS pension income



    16



    111



    47



    332



    Other non-operating income, net



    18



    37



    109



    69



    Earnings before income taxes



    1,918



    1,953



    5,701



    5,953



    Income tax expense



    (295)



    (269)



    (892)



    (899)



    Net earnings



    $         1,623



    $         1,684



    $         4,809



    $         5,054



    Effective tax rate



    15.4 %



    13.8 %



    15.6 %



    15.1 %























    Earnings per common share



















    Basic



    $           6.83



    $           6.75



    $         20.12



    $         20.04



    Diluted



    $           6.80



    $           6.73



    $         20.05



    $         19.97























    Weighted average shares outstanding



















    Basic



    237.5



    249.3



    239.0



    252.2



    Diluted



    238.6



    250.2



    239.9



    253.1























    Common shares reported in stockholders'

      equity at end of period











    236



    247





















    1

    The company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of the calendar quarter to align its financial closing with its business processes, which was on Sept. 29, for the third quarter of 2024 and Sept. 24, for the third quarter of 2023. The consolidated financial statements and tables of financial information included herein are labeled based on that convention. This practice only affects interim periods, as the company's fiscal year ends on Dec. 31.





     

    Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Business Segment Summary Operating Results

    (unaudited; in millions)









    Quarters Ended







    Nine Months Ended











    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    %

    Change



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    %

    Change



    Net sales



























    Aeronautics



    $            6,487



    $       6,717



    (3 %)



    $     20,609



    $     19,861



    4 %



    Missiles and Fire Control



    3,175



    2,939



    8 %



    9,270



    8,082



    15 %



    Rotary and Mission Systems



    4,367



    4,121



    6 %



    13,003



    11,528



    13 %



    Space



    3,075



    3,101



    (1 %)



    9,539



    9,226



    3 %



    Total net sales



    $          17,104



    $     16,878



    1 %



    $     52,421



    $     48,697



    8 %































    Operating profit



























    Aeronautics



    $              659



    $          671



    (2 %)



    $       2,089



    $       2,064



    1 %



    Missiles and Fire Control



    456



    398



    15 %



    1,217



    1,146



    6 %



    Rotary and Mission Systems



    483



    482



    — %



    1,408



    1,286



    9 %



    Space



    272



    259



    5 %



    943



    851



    11 %



    Total business segment operating

      profit



    1,870



    1,810



    3 %



    5,657



    5,347



    6 %



    Unallocated items



























    FAS/CAS operating adjustment



    406



    414







    1,218



    1,245







    Impairment and severance charges



    —



    —







    (87)



    —







    Intangible asset amortization expense



    (61)



    (61)







    (183)



    (185)







    Other, net



    (75)



    (121)







    (288)



    (193)







    Total unallocated items



    270



    232



    16 %



    660



    867



    (24 %)



    Total consolidated operating

      profit



    $            2,140



    $       2,042



    5 %



    $       6,317



    $       6,214



    2 %































    Operating margin



























    Aeronautics



    10.2 %



    10.0 %







    10.1 %



    10.4 %







    Missiles and Fire Control



    14.4 %



    13.5 %







    13.1 %



    14.2 %







    Rotary and Mission Systems



    11.1 %



    11.7 %







    10.8 %



    11.2 %







    Space



    8.8 %



    8.4 %







    9.9 %



    9.2 %







    Total business segment operating

      margin



    10.9 %



    10.7 %







    10.8 %



    11.0 %



































    Total consolidated operating

      margin



    12.5 %



    12.1 %







    12.1 %



    12.8 %





























































     

    Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Selected Financial Data

    (unaudited; in millions)









    2024

    Outlook



    2023

    Actual



    Total FAS income CAS cost











    FAS pension income



    $                —



    $              378



    Less: CAS pension cost



    1,685



    1,725



    Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment



    $           1,685



    $           2,103















    Service and non-service cost reconciliation











    FAS pension service cost



    $              (60)



    $              (65)



    Less: CAS pension cost



    1,685



    1,725



    Total FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment



    1,625



    1,660



    Non-service FAS pension income



    60



    443



    Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment



    $           1,685



    $           2,103

     

    Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (unaudited, in millions, except par value)









    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Dec. 31,

    2023



    Assets











    Current assets











    Cash and cash equivalents



    $            3,151



    $            1,442



    Receivables, net



    2,141



    2,132



    Contract assets



    14,224



    13,183



    Inventories



    3,234



    3,132



    Other current assets



    461



    632



    Total current assets



    23,211



    20,521















    Property, plant and equipment, net



    8,454



    8,370



    Goodwill



    10,800



    10,799



    Intangible assets, net



    1,979



    2,212



    Deferred income taxes



    3,105



    2,953



    Other noncurrent assets



    7,971



    7,601



    Total assets



    $          55,520



    $          52,456















    Liabilities and equity











    Current liabilities











    Accounts payable



    $            3,221



    $            2,312



    Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes



    3,076



    3,133



    Contract liabilities



    9,051



    9,190



    Current maturities of long-term debt



    142



    168



    Other current liabilities



    2,320



    2,134



    Total current liabilities



    17,810



    16,937















    Long-term debt, net



    19,179



    17,291



    Accrued pension liabilities



    6,077



    6,162



    Other noncurrent liabilities



    5,254



    5,231



    Total liabilities



    48,320



    45,621















    Stockholders' equity











    Common stock, $1 par value per share



    236



    240



    Additional paid-in capital



    —



    —



    Retained earnings



    15,657



    15,398



    Accumulated other comprehensive loss



    (8,693)



    (8,803)



    Total stockholders' equity



    7,200



    6,835



    Total liabilities and equity



    $          55,520



    $          52,456













     

    Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    (unaudited; in millions)







    Nine Months Ended





    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023

    Operating activities









    Net earnings



    $             4,809



    $           5,054

    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities









    Depreciation and amortization



    1,100



    1,009

    Stock-based compensation



    229



    221

    Deferred income taxes



    (174)



    (395)

    Impairment and severance charges



    87



    —

    Changes in assets and liabilities









    Receivables, net



    (9)



    100

    Contract assets



    (1,041)



    (1,287)

    Inventories



    (102)



    (224)

    Accounts payable



    970



    1,731

    Contract liabilities



    (139)



    (552)

    Income taxes



    66



    (81)

    Qualified defined benefit pension plans



    (2)



    (283)

    Other, net



    155



    262

    Net cash provided by operating activities



    5,949



    5,555











    Investing activities









    Capital expenditures



    (1,103)



    (987)

    Other, net



    149



    (4)

    Net cash used for investing activities



    (954)



    (991)











    Financing activities









    Issuance of long-term debt, net of related costs



    1,980



    1,975

    Repayments of long-term debt



    (168)



    (115)

    Repurchases of common stock



    (2,700)



    (3,000)

    Dividends paid



    (2,281)



    (2,289)

    Other, net



    (117)



    (131)

    Net cash used for financing activities



    (3,286)



    (3,560)











    Net change in cash and cash equivalents



    1,709



    1,004

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period



    1,442



    2,547

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period



    $             3,151



    $           3,551











     

    Lockheed Martin Corporation

    Other Financial and Operating Information

    (unaudited; in millions, except for aircraft deliveries and weeks)





    Backlog



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Dec. 31,

    2023



    Aeronautics



    $          50,988



    $          60,156



    Missiles and Fire Control



    40,722



    32,229



    Rotary and Mission Systems



    37,571



    37,726



    Space



    36,412



    30,456



    Total backlog



    $        165,693



    $        160,567

     



























    Quarters Ended



    Nine Months Ended



    Aircraft Deliveries



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    Sept. 29,

    2024



    Sept. 24,

    2023



    F-35



    48



    30



    48



    80



    F-16



    2



    1



    9



    2



    C-130J



    4



    7



    13



    13



    Government helicopter programs



    24



    3



    47



    24



    Commercial helicopter programs



    —



    3



    —



    4



    International military helicopter programs



    4



    1



    9



    1

     



    Number of Weeks in Reporting Period1



    2024

    2023



    First quarter



    13

    12



    Second quarter



    13

    13



    Third quarter



    13

    13



    Fourth quarter



    13

    14











    1

    Calendar quarters are typically comprised of 13 weeks. However, the company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of each month, except for the month of Dec., as its fiscal year ends on Dec. 31. As a result, the number of weeks in a reporting quarter may vary slightly during the year and for comparable prior year periods.

     

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