Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    --  Net sales of $17.2 billion
    --  Net earnings of $1.5 billion, or $6.39 per share
    --  Cash from operations of $1.6 billion and free cash flow of $1.3 billion
    --  $1.8 billion of cash returned to shareholders through dividends and
        share repurchases
    --  Reaffirms 2024 financial outlook

BETHESDA, Md., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] today reported first quarter 2024 net sales of $17.2 billion, compared to $15.1 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Net earnings in the first quarter of 2024 were $1.5 billion, or $6.39 per share, compared to $1.7 billion or $6.61 per share, in the first quarter of 2023. Cash from operations was $1.6 billion in both the first quarters of 2024 and 2023. Free cash flow was $1.3 billion in both the first quarters of 2024 and 2023. First quarter 2024 results included 13 weeks compared to 12 weeks for first quarter 2023.

"Our strong start to 2024 demonstrates our continued success designing, developing and delivering 21st Century Security solutions in support of integrated deterrence for customers around the world. These first quarter results reinforce our confidence in our ability to achieve the full year financial expectations we set in January," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet. "First quarter sales increased significantly year-over-year and we generated robust free cash flow of nearly $1.3 billion, while taking assertive actions to further strengthen production capacity. In addition, we continued our disciplined and dynamic capital deployment by investing over $700 million into R&D and capital projects and returned significant capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases as we remain committed to delivering meaningful free cash flow per share growth over the long-term.

"Our $159 billion backlog includes several large National Security Space awards in the quarter and attests to the breadth of our portfolio, depth of our technical expertise, and understanding of our customers' needs. These capabilities uniquely position us to lead the realization of joint all domain operations, including reliable battle management and command and control systems integrated across multiple domains, military services, and allied forces. We remain exceptionally focused on the execution of the F-35 program, working with our customers and suppliers to implement TR-3 capabilities, and are encouraged by the progress towards delivery of the first TR-3 configured aircraft. The innovation and open architecture solutions across our portfolio enable customers worldwide to stay prepared and agile amidst an ever-changing threat environment."

Adjusted earnings before income taxes, net earnings and diluted EPS

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


                 (in millions, except per share
                  data)                                                                                               
         
             Quarters Ended


                                                                                       
            
              March 31,                                          
            
        March 26,

                                                                                                                              2024                                                               2023


                                                                                 Earnings                       Net           Diluted                       Earnings                 Net           Diluted
                                                                         Before                     Earnings            EPS                          Before              Earnings            EPS
                                                                         Income                                                                      Income
                                                                         Taxes                                                                       Taxes


                            As Reported (GAAP)                                     $1,835                     $1,545              $6.39                          $1,994               $1,689              $6.61


                 Mark-to-market investment
                  gains(1)                                                           (18)                      (14)            (0.06)                           (58)                (44)            (0.18)


                            As Adjusted (Non-GAAP)(2)                              $1,817                     $1,531              $6.33                          $1,936               $1,645              $6.43





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



     2 
            See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release for more information.

Summary Financial Results

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


        
              (in millions, except per share data)                                       
              
                Quarters Ended


                                                                                                     March 31,                       March 26,

                                                                                                          2024                             2023


        
              
                Net sales                                                              $17,195                          $15,126




                                Business segment operating profit(1)                                    $1,745                           $1,682


        
              Unallocated items


        
                FAS/CAS operating adjustment                                                          406                              415


        
                Intangible asset amortization expense                                                (61)                            (62)


        
                Other, net                                                                           (61)                               2


        
              Total unallocated items                                                                 284                              355


        
              
                Consolidated operating profit                                           $2,029                           $2,037




        
              
                Net earnings                                                            $1,545                           $1,689




        
              
                Diluted earnings per share                                               $6.39                            $6.61




        
              
                Cash from operations(2)                                                 $1,635                           $1,564


        
              Capital expenditures                                                                  (378)                           (294)


        
              
                Free cash flow1,2                                                       $1,257                           $1,270





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

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, 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)                                                                                 2024
                                                                                                                                     Outlook(1)





        
              Net sales                                                                                       
              $68,500 - $70,000




        
              Business segment operating profit(2)                                                               
              $7,175- $7,375




        
              Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment(3)                                                        
              ~$1,685




        
              Diluted earnings per share4                                                                       
              $25.65 - $26.35




        
              Cash from operations                                                                              
              $7,750 - $8,050


        
              Capital expenditures                                                                       
              ~$1,750


        
              Free cash flow(2)                                                                                 
              $6,000 - $6,300





     1            The company's current 2024 financial outlook does not include any future gains or losses related to changes in
                    valuations of the company's
         net assets and liabilities for deferred compensation plans or early-stage company investments. The company's
         financial outlook reflects no
         significant reduction in customer budgets or changes in priorities, continued support and funding of the
         company's programs, and a statutory
         tax rate of 21%. In addition, the outlook includes known impacts from inflationary pressures and labor and supply
         chain challenges at the time
        of this news release and experienced to date.



     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            The total FAS/CAS pension adjustment is presented as a single amount and includes total expected U.S. Government
                    cost accounting
         standards (CAS) pension cost of approximately $1.7 billion. Total expected financial accounting standards (FAS)
         pension income is not
         significant. For additional detail regarding the pension amounts reported in operating and non-operating
         results, refer to the supplemental table
        included at the end of this news release.



     4            Although the company typically does not update its outlook for proposed changes in law, the above includes the
                    effect of Notice 2023-63
         confirming that certain expenditures incurred in the performance of cost-type contracts are not subject to
         capitalization. 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

Cash from operations in the first quarter of 2024 was $1.6 billion and capital expenditures were $378 million, resulting in free cash flow of $1.3 billion. The operating and free cash flows for the first quarter of 2024 were comparable to the same period in 2023.

The company's cash activities in the quarter ended March 31, 2024, included the following:

    --  paying cash dividends of $780 million;
    --  paying $1.0 billion to repurchase 2.3 million shares; and
    --  receiving net proceeds of $2 billion from a debt issuance of senior
        unsecured notes, consisting of $650 million aggregate principal amount
        of 4.50% Notes due 2029, $600 million aggregate principal amount of
        4.80% Notes due 2034 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of
        5.20% Notes due 2064.

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


                                    March 31,                March 26,

                                         2024                      2023


                  Net sales


     Aeronautics                       $6,845                    $6,269


     Missiles and Fire
      Control                           2,993                     2,388


     Rotary and
      Mission Systems                   4,088                     3,510


     Space                              3,269                     2,959


                  Total net sales     $17,195                   $15,126




                  Operating profit


     Aeronautics                         $679                      $675


     Missiles and Fire
      Control                             311                       377


     Rotary and
      Mission Systems                     430                       350


     Space                                325                       280


                  Total business
                   segment
                   operating            1,745                     1,682

                     profit


     Unallocated items


     FAS/CAS
      operating
      adjustment                          406                       415


     Intangible asset
      amortization                       (61)                     (62)

        expense


     Other, net                          (61)                        2


     Total unallocated
      items                               284                       355


                  Total
                   consolidated
                   operating profit    $2,029                    $2,037

Net sales and operating profit of the company's business segments exclude intersegment sales, cost of sales, and profit as these activities are eliminated in consolidation and not included in management's evaluation of performance of each segment. Business segment operating profit includes the company's share of earnings or losses from equity method investees as the operating activities of the equity method investees are closely aligned with the operations of the company's business segments.

Business segment operating profit excludes the FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment, a portion of corporate costs not considered allowable or allocable to contracts with the U.S. Government under the applicable U.S. Government cost accounting standards (CAS) or federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and other items not considered part of management's evaluation of segment operating performance such as a portion of management and administration costs, legal fees and settlements, environmental costs, stock-based compensation expense, retiree benefits, significant severance actions, significant asset impairments, gains or losses from divestitures, intangible asset amortization expense, and other miscellaneous corporate activities. Excluded items are included in the reconciling item "Unallocated items" between operating profit from the company's business segments and its consolidated operating profit.

Changes in net sales and operating profit generally are expressed in terms of volume, contract mix, and/or performance (referred to as profit adjustments). Changes in volume refer to increases or decreases in sales or operating profit resulting from varying production activity levels, deliveries or service levels on individual contracts. Volume changes in segment operating profit are typically based on the current profit booking rate for a particular contract. Contract mix refers to changes in the ratio of contract type or life cycle (e.g., cost-type, fixed-price, development, production and/or sustainment). In addition, comparability of the company's segment sales, operating profit and operating margin may be impacted favorably or unfavorably by changes in profit booking rates on the company's contracts. Increases in profit booking rates, typically referred to as favorable profit adjustments, usually relate to revisions in the estimated total costs to fulfill the performance obligations that reflect improved conditions on a particular contract. Conversely, conditions on a particular contract may deteriorate, resulting in an increase in the estimated total costs to fulfill the performance obligations and a reduction in the profit booking rate and are typically referred to as unfavorable profit adjustments. Increases or decreases in profit booking rates are recognized in the period they are determined and reflect the inception-to-date effect of such changes.

The company's consolidated net favorable profit booking rate adjustments represented approximately 11% and 25% of total segment operating profit in the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and March 26, 2023. The decrease in the net favorable profit booking rate adjustments was driven by a $100 million reach-forward loss recognized on a classified program at MFC after updating the company's assessment of the likelihood that the options may be exercised and concluded that an option would be exercised based on progress made on the program and discussions with the customer. In addition to this reach-forward loss, net favorable profit booking rate adjustments were lower by $120 million, see the discussion below.

Aeronautics


     (in millions)                           Quarters Ended


                                   March 31,                March 26,

                                        2024                      2023


                  Net sales           $6,845                    $6,269


                  Operating profit       679                       675


                  Operating margin     9.9 %                   10.8 %

Aeronautics' net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $576 million, or 9%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $305 million on the F-35 program due to higher volume on production, development and sustainment contracts; $155 million on classified programs driven by higher volume; and $60 million on the F-16 program due to the ramp up on production.

Aeronautics' operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 was comparable to the same period in 2023. Operating profit increased $50 million on the F-16 program as operating profit for the first quarter of 2023 reflects the impact of unfavorable profit adjustments on a production contract and sustainment contracts as a result of schedule delays related to software and technical specification risks that did not recur in the first quarter of 2024. This increase was partially offset by lower operating profit of $30 million on the F-35 program primarily due to lower net profit adjustments on production contracts as a result of higher than anticipated material costs, partially offset by higher volume described above. Total net profit booking rate adjustments were $40 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Missiles and Fire Control


     (in millions)                           Quarters Ended


                                   March 31,                March 26,

                                        2024                      2023


                  Net sales           $2,993                    $2,388


                  Operating profit       311                       377


                  Operating margin    10.4 %                   15.8 %

MFC's net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $605 million, or 25% compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $460 million for tactical and strike missile programs due to production ramp up on Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) programs; and $100 million for integrated air and missile defense programs primarily due to higher volume on PAC-3 and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

MFC's operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 decreased $66 million, or 18%, compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower operating profit for tactical and strike missile programs due to a $100 million reach-forward loss recognized for an option on a classified program and an unfavorable profit adjustment on HELLFIRE as a result of additional costs expected to be incurred associated with a contract claim, partially offset by the production ramp up described above. Total net profit booking rate adjustments, inclusive of the $100 million loss described above, were $120 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Rotary and Mission Systems


     (in millions)                           Quarters Ended


                                   March 31,                March 26,

                                        2024                      2023


                  Net sales           $4,088                    $3,510


                  Operating profit       430                       350


                  Operating margin    10.5 %                   10.0 %

RMS' net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $578 million, or 16% compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $295 million on integrated warfare systems and sensors (IWSS) programs due to new program ramp up within the laser systems portfolio and higher volume on the Aegis and radar programs; $150 million for various C6ISR (command, control, communications, computers, cyber, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) programs due to higher volume; and $100 million for Sikorsky helicopter programs due to higher volume on Seahawk and CH-53K programs.

RMS' operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 increased $80 million, or 23%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher operating profit of $40 million on IWSS programs due to higher volume described above and a favorable profit rate adjustment as a result of the delivery of a ground-based radar which retired the technical risk; and $25 million on Sikorsky helicopter programs due to higher volume described above and higher margins due to contract mix, partially offset by unfavorable profit adjustments on Seahawk programs. Total net profit booking rate adjustments were $30 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Space


     (in millions)                           Quarters Ended


                                   March 31,                March 26,

                                        2024                      2023


                  Net sales           $3,269                    $2,959


                  Operating profit       325                       280


                  Operating margin     9.9 %                    9.5 %

Space's net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $310 million, or 10%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $140 million for strategic and missile defense programs due to higher volume on Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) and ramp up in the hypersonic and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) development programs; and higher net sales of $115 million for national security space programs due to higher volume on Transport Layer and GPS III programs and ramp up on the Tracking Layer program.

Space's operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 increased $45 million, or 16%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to $30 million of higher equity earnings from the company's investment in United Launch Alliance (ULA) due to higher launch volume, and higher operating profit of $20 million on strategic and missile defense programs due to the higher volume described above. These increases were partially offset by lower operating profit of $25 million for national security space programs due to the impact of lower net favorable profit adjustments on Next Gen OPIR as a result of the timing of the award and incentive fee assessments. Total net profit booking rate adjustments were $30 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Total equity earnings/(losses) (primarily ULA) represented approximately $15 million or 5% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to approximately $(15) million or (5)% for the same period in 2023.

Income Taxes

The company's effective income tax rate was 15.8% and 15.3% for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and March 26, 2023. The rates for all periods benefited from research and development tax credits, tax deductions for foreign derived intangible income, dividends paid to the company's defined contribution plans with an employee stock ownership plan feature and employee equity awards.

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)                                              
              $7,175 - $7,375


        
              FAS/CAS operating adjustment(1)                                                                  
              ~1,625


        
              Intangible asset amortization expense                                                            
              ~(245)


        
              Other, net                                                                                       
              ~(400)


        
              
                Consolidated operating profit (GAAP)                                          
              ~$8,155 - $8,355





     1            Reflects the amount by which expected total CAS pension cost of $1.7 billion, exceeds the expected FAS pension
                    service cost and excludes
         expected 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 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.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Lockheed Martin Corporation will webcast live the earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, April 23, 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,
        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


                                                                      March 31,      March 26,
                                                                           2024            2023



     
                
                  Net sales                             $17,195         $15,126



     Cost of sales                                                    (15,202)       (13,080)



     Gross profit                                                        1,993           2,046



     Other income (expense), net                                            36             (9)



     
                
                  Operating profit                        2,029           2,037



     Interest expense                                                    (255)          (202)



     Non-service FAS pension income                                         16             110



     Other non-operating income, net                                        45              49



     Earnings before income taxes                                        1,835           1,994



     Income tax expense                                                  (290)          (305)



     
                
                  Net earnings                           $1,545          $1,689



     Effective tax rate                                                 15.8 %         15.3 %





     
                
                  Earnings per common share



     Basic                                                               $6.42           $6.63



     Diluted                                                             $6.39           $6.61




                                  Weighted average shares outstanding



     Basic                                                               240.7           254.7



     Diluted                                                             241.6           255.7





     Common shares reported in stockholders'                               239             254


       equity at end of period




     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 March 31, for the first quarter of 2024 and March 26, for the first 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


                                                     March 31,                March 26,            %
                                                          2024                      2023 Change


                    Net sales


     
     Aeronautics                                      $6,845                    $6,269           9 %


       Missiles and Fire Control                         2,993                     2,388          25 %


       Rotary and Mission Systems                        4,088                     3,510          16 %


     
     Space                                             3,269                     2,959          10 %


                    Total net sales                    $17,195                   $15,126          14 %




                    Operating profit


     
     Aeronautics                                        $679                      $675           1 %


       Missiles and Fire Control                           311                       377        (18 %)


       Rotary and Mission Systems                          430                       350          23 %


     
     Space                                               325                       280          16 %


                    Total business segment operating     1,745                     1,682           4 %

     
     
                  profit


                    Unallocated items


       FAS/CAS operating adjustment                        406                       415


       Intangible asset amortization
        expense                                           (61)                     (62)


     
     Other, net                                         (61)                        2


                    Total unallocated items                284                       355        (20 %)


                    Total consolidated operating        $2,029                    $2,037           - %

     
     
                  profit




                    Operating margin


     
     Aeronautics                                       9.9 %                   10.8 %


       Missiles and Fire Control                        10.4 %                   15.8 %


       Rotary and Mission Systems                       10.5 %                   10.0 %


     
     Space                                             9.9 %                    9.5 %


                    Total business segment operating    10.1 %                   11.1 %

     
     
                  margin




                    Total consolidated operating        11.8 %                   13.5 %

     
     
                  margin


     
     
                Lockheed Martin Corporation
     
       Selected Financial Data
     
       (unaudited; in millions)




                                                          2024    2023
                                                       Outlook 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)




                                                    March 31, Dec. 31,
                                                         2024      2023


     
     
                Assets


     
     Current assets


     
     Cash and cash equivalents                       $2,790    $1,442


     
     Receivables, net                                 2,257     2,132


     
     Contract assets                                 14,050    13,183


     
     Inventories                                      3,278     3,132


     
     Other current assets                               583       632


     
     Total current assets                            22,958    20,521




       Property, plant and equipment, net               8,354     8,370


     
     Goodwill                                        10,789    10,799


     
     Intangible assets, net                           2,151     2,212


     
     Deferred income taxes                            3,024     2,953


     
     Other noncurrent assets                          7,687     7,601


     
     Total assets                                   $54,963   $52,456




                    Liabilities and equity


     
     Current liabilities


     
     Accounts payable                                $3,523    $2,312


       Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes             2,679     3,133


     
     Contract liabilities                             8,745     9,190


       Current maturities of long-term debt               168       168


     
     Other current liabilities                        2,584     2,134


     
     Total current liabilities                       17,699    16,937




     
     Long-term debt, net                             19,250    17,291


       Accrued pension liabilities                      6,133     6,162


       Other noncurrent liabilities                     5,231     5,231


     
     Total liabilities                               48,313    45,621




     
     Stockholders' equity


       Common stock, $1 par value per share               239       240


     
     Additional paid-in capital


     
     Retained earnings                               15,222    15,398


       Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (8,811)  (8,803)


     
     Total stockholders' equity                       6,650     6,835


       Total liabilities and equity                   $54,963   $52,456



     
                Lockheed Martin Corporation

       Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

       (unaudited; in millions)




                                                                                                   Quarters Ended


                                                                                         March 31,                March 26,
                                                                                              2024                      2023



     
                Operating activities



     Net earnings                                                                          $1,545                    $1,689



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



     Depreciation and amortization                                                            351                       325



     Stock-based compensation                                                                  61                        57



     Deferred income taxes                                                                   (77)                    (117)



     Changes in assets and liabilities



     Receivables, net                                                                       (125)                     (78)



     Contract assets                                                                        (867)                    (871)



     Inventories                                                                            (146)                    (383)



     Accounts payable                                                                       1,301                     1,217



     Contract liabilities                                                                   (445)                    (152)



     Income taxes                                                                             341                       414



     Qualified defined benefit pension plans                                                  (1)                     (94)



     Other, net                                                                             (303)                    (443)



     
                Net cash provided by operating activities                                 1,635                     1,564





     
                Investing activities



     Capital expenditures                                                                   (378)                    (294)



     Other, net                                                                                 6                        35



     
                Net cash used for investing activities                                    (372)                    (259)





     
                Financing activities



     Issuance of long-term debt, net of related costs                                       1,980



     Repurchases of common stock                                                          (1,000)                    (500)



     Dividends paid                                                                         (780)                    (784)



     Other, net                                                                             (115)                    (128)



     
                Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities                         85                   (1,412)





     
                Net change in cash and cash equivalents                                   1,348                     (107)



     
                Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                          1,442                     2,547



     
                Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                               $2,790                    $2,440


                             Lockheed Martin Corporation
     Other Financial and Operating Information
     (unaudited; in millions, except for aircraft
      deliveries and weeks)




                             Backlog                     March 31, Dec. 31,
                                                              2024      2023


                Aeronautics                                $57,035   $60,156


                Missiles and Fire
                 Control                                    31,297    32,229


                Rotary and Mission
                 Systems                                    38,030    37,726


     
              Space                                       33,006    30,456


                             Total backlog                $159,368  $160,567


                                                   Quarters Ended


                    Aircraft Deliveries  March 31,                March 26,
                                              2024                      2023


     
     F-35                                                               5


     
     F-16                                      3                         1


     
     C-130J                                    4                         2


       Government helicopter programs           13                        10


       Commercial helicopter programs                                     1


       International military helicopter
        programs


                    Number of Weeks in Reporting Period
                                (1)                     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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