1. LMT declares $3.45 dividend, a 5% increase from last quarter. 2. This marks the 23rd consecutive year of dividend growth. 3. Board authorizes $2 billion for stock buybacks, totaling $9.1 billion. 4. Dividend payable on December 30, 2025, to record holders by December 1. 5. Strong financial decisions reflect confidence in sustained performance.
Dividend increases and share buybacks typically boost investor sentiment, similar to past announcements.
Regular dividend increases and buybacks are strong signals of corporate health, potentially attracting investors.
Immediate stock rewards anticipated before the dividend payout in December 2025.
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) board of directors has authorized a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $3.45 per share. This is an increase of $0.15, or 5%, per share over the last quarter and represents the company's 23rd consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend is payable on Dec. 30, 2025, to holders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 1, 2025.
The company's board has also authorized the purchase of up to an additional $2 billion of Lockheed Martin common stock under its share repurchase program. With this increase, total authorization for future repurchases under the share repurchase program is approximately $9.1 billion. The number of shares purchased and the timing of purchases are at the discretion of management and subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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