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Lockheed Martin Corporation: Q1 2026 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 29, 2026. Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global aerospace and defense technology company organized into four business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), and Space. The company primarily serves the U.S. Government (69% of sales) and international customers (31% of sales).

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue: Total sales increased slightly by 0.3% ($58 million) year-over-year, driven by growth in MFC (+8%) and Space (+7%), offset by declines in Aeronautics (-1%) and RMS (-8%).
• Profitability: Operating profit decreased 13% ($309 million) and Net Earnings decreased 13% ($224 million). The decline was primarily driven by unfavorable profit booking rate adjustments and the absence of favorable adjustments recorded in the prior year.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow dropped significantly by $1.189 billion, largely due to working capital changes and timing of billing activities. Free cash flow turned negative at $(291) million compared to $955 million in Q1 2025.
• Debt: The company repaid $1.0 billion of long-term debt during the quarter. Total principal debt decreased by $1.0 billion.
• Share Count: No share repurchases were made under the public program in Q1 2026, compared to $750 million in Q1 2025. Weighted average shares decreased due to prior year buybacks.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management highlighted that results were impacted by profit booking rate adjustments. Specifically, unfavorable adjustments of $125 million on the F-16 program and $85 million on the C-130 program were recorded, partially offset by a $130 million favorable adjustment on the F-35 program.

Program Risks and Contingencies:

• Aeronautics Classified Program: Cumulative losses recognized remain at approximately $1.8 billion. $450 million remains accrued. Management notes the risk of additional losses if performance issues or cost increases persist.
• MFC Classified Program: Cumulative losses recognized are approximately $1.46 billion, with $1.12 billion accrued. Future options are expected to be exercised at a loss.
• RMS Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program: Cumulative losses are approximately $670 million. Restructuring discussions with the Canadian government are ongoing; failure could lead to termination and further losses.
• Turkish Utility Helicopter Program: Cumulative losses are approximately $130 million. New contracts are in place, but failure to obtain export authorizations could result in additional losses up to $115 million.

Outlook: The company expects to recognize approximately 34% of its $186.4 billion backlog over the next 12 months. The FY 2027 Defense budget request seeks a historic $1.5 trillion, though final funding remains subject to congressional approval.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Profit Booking Adjustments: Verify the sustainability of margins given the $215 million net impact of profit booking adjustments in Q1 2026, specifically the unfavorable impacts on F-16 and C-130 programs.
• Working Capital Trends: Investigate the $1.5 billion swing in working capital that drove the sharp decline in operating cash flow.
• Loss Accruals: Monitor the status of the Aeronautics and MFC classified programs to assess the risk of additional "reach-forward" losses beyond the currently accrued amounts.
• Backlog Conversion: Assess the risk of backlog reductions without corresponding revenue recognition due to the retirement of risks on cost-reimbursable contracts.
• Legal Proceedings: Review the status of the securities-related class action filed in July 2025 regarding alleged misstatements on classified programs.