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Lockheed beat-and-raise boosts LMT on THAAD tailwind and backlog

Jul 23, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong earnings beat and guidance raise; record backlog provides earnings visibility; THAAD won contract adds long-term revenue tailwinds; sector-wide defense rally reinforces upside potential for LMT in the near term.

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Lockheed Martin topped expectations and lifted guidance, underpinned by record backlogs and strong demand, while a THAAD contract adds a meaningful long-term tailwind. The sector rally, including RTX and the ITA ETF, suggests broad defense strength; investors may look for continued upside in LMT as backlog visibility supports earnings and cash flow over the coming quarters.

Lockheed Martin beat estimates; raised guidance amid record backlog.
Defense peers rally as backlog supports durable demand.
THAAD order boosts LMT long-term prospects.
LMT and RTX up >30% over the past year.

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