Does Lockheed Martin Pay Dividends?
Lockheed Martin Corporation · LMT · updated
Key facts: Lockheed Martin dividend
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- As of Oct 19, 2026, Lockheed Martin (LMT) pays a dividend of $3.45 per share every quarter, $14.40 a year, a 2.61% yield at its share price of $552.09.
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Lockheed Martin (LMT), $3.45 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 1, 2026 and is paid on Dec 15, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 30, 2026.
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) has paid a dividend since at least 1984; SmarterDividends' records hold 170 of its dividend payments.
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Lockheed Martin (LMT), 4.5% to $3.45 per share, went ex-dividend on Dec 1, 2025.
- At $14.40 a year per share, 100 shares of LMT pay $1,440.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Lockheed Martin (LMT) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 50% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Lockheed Martin Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-lockheed-martin-pay-dividends
How much does Lockheed Martin pay?
Lockheed Martin (LMT) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $3.45 per share. That is $14.40 per share a year, a 2.61% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $1,440.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $261.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $3.45 | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $3.45 | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $3.45 | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $3.45 | +4.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $3.30 | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $3.30 | — |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $3.30 | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $3.30 | +4.8% |
When does Lockheed Martin pay dividends?
Lockheed Martin (LMT) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 1, 2026 and is paid on Dec 15, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The LMT ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Lockheed Martin's dividend history
Lockheed Martin (LMT) has paid a dividend since at least 1984, and SmarterDividends' records hold 170 payments. It has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 4.5%, went ex-dividend on Dec 1, 2025.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2000, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full LMT dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Lockheed Martin pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Lockheed Martin (LMT) pays a dividend of $3.45 per share every quarter, $14.40 a year, a 2.61% yield at its share price of $552.09.
How much is Lockheed Martin's dividend?
Lockheed Martin (LMT) pays $3.45 per share each payment, $14.40 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $13.80 per share in total.
How often does Lockheed Martin pay dividends?
Lockheed Martin (LMT) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Lockheed Martin's next dividend?
The next dividend from Lockheed Martin (LMT), $3.45 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 1, 2026 and is paid on Dec 15, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 30, 2026.
What is Lockheed Martin's dividend yield?
2.61% as of Oct 19, 2026: $14.40 a year in dividends divided by the $552.09 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of LMT pay?
About $1,440.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $345.00, at Lockheed Martin's current dividend rate.
Has Lockheed Martin ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Lockheed Martin's annual dividend, most recently in 2000. It has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years since.
How long has Lockheed Martin paid dividends?
Since at least 1984, the start of Lockheed Martin's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 170 payments.
When do I need to buy LMT to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Nov 30, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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