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Lockheed Martin Raises Profit Outlook for Its RMS and Space Segments

According to Conf. Call, Lockheed's CFO expects 2026 RMS sales of $17.7–18 billion and a higher operating profit forecast of $1.88–1.9 billion.

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what happened

According to Conf. Call, Lockheed Martin's chief financial officer expects 2026 sales in the RMS segment to land between $17.7 billion and $18 billion. The segment's operating profit forecast has been raised to $1.88–1.9 billion.

For the Space segment, the company anticipates sales growth of 7% to 8% year over year, to $13.95–14.05 billion. Its profit outlook was also lifted, to $1.38–1.4 billion.

why it matters

Lockheed Martin is one of the largest defense contractors, so revisions to its guidance matter for the stock and for the wider defense sector. Higher forecasts for both segments point to improving profitability, but they are company expectations rather than a broad market signal.

market impact

Lockheed Martin and defense stocks: higher forecasts support earnings expectations for the sector.

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sources

  1. Lockheed CFO Co Expects 2026 Rms Segment Sales Between $17.7 Billion - $18 Billion, Segment Op. Profit Forecast Increased To $1.88 Billion - $1.9 Billion — Conf. Call, 22 October 2026 at 13:45 UTC

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