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LMT

Lockheed Martin Corporation

LMT25 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.66%

Annual Dividend

$13.80

Payout Ratio

65%

5-Yr Growth

6.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

LMT Dividend Safety Score

85/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak25 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2000
Earnings payout coverage65% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage80% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 2.76
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is LMT a good dividend stock?

Yes

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.66% ($13.80/yr), with 25 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 25 consecutive years of growth
  • Strong 6.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2000

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.66%
Payout Ratio
65%
Annual Dividend
$13.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 1, 2026
Years of Growth
25
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.11
Market Cap
$119.7B
P/E Ratio
25.1
5-Yr Total Return
38%
52-Week Range
$410.11 – $692.00
Dividend Safety
A · 85/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2000)
LMT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $13.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$345.00
Annual$1,380.00
Monthly avg$115.00