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Incremental cash returns improve total shareholder return profile; markets often reward consistent dividend growth, especially for defense incumbents with stable cash flows.
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Lockheed Martin's board approved a Q4 2026 dividend of $3.60, up $0.15 from last quarter, with payment on December 31 and record date December 1. The move reinforces steady cash returns and disciplined capital allocation while extending the firm's 24-year dividend-increase streak. Backlog strength underpins the company’s ongoing ability to generate cash and support returns.
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