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Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT)

Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

Lockheed Martin Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Jun 28, 2026 Mar 29, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 28, 2025 Jun 29, 2025 Mar 30, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 24, 2023 Jun 25, 2023 Mar 26, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 25, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Mar 27, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 26, 2021 Jun 27, 2021 Mar 28, 2021
Net earnings 1,836 1,488 1,344 1,619 342 1,712 527 1,623 1,641 1,545 1,866 1,684 1,681 1,689 1,912 1,778 309 1,733 2,049 614 1,815 1,837
Depreciation and amortization 400 398 463 428 399 397 459 390 359 351 421 350 334 325 439 293 343 329 365 329 334 336
Stock-based compensation 97 83 89 74 81 60 48 75 93 61 44 75 89 57 43 61 80 54 38 62 80 47
Deferred income taxes 377 161 300 633 (527) (34) (414) (29) (68) (77) (103) (161) (117) (117) (217) 632 (761) (411) 52 (259) (39) 63
Pension settlement charge — — 479 — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1,470 — — 1,665 — —
Impairment and other charges — — — — 66 — — — 87 — 92 — — — 100 — — — — — — 36
Reach-forward losses on select programs — — — — 1,615 — 1,717 83 165 — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Qualified defined benefit pension plans 92 92 (749) 111 112 111 (990) (1) — (1) (95) (94) (95) (94) (90) (91) (115) (116) (67) (67) (67) (66)
Receivables, net (1,034) 1,579 (57) (538) (1,282) 327 (210) 789 (673) (125) 273 1,022 (844) (78) (21) 917 (874) (564) 304 344 (397) (236)
Contract assets (153) (2,884) 948 947 (458) (1,720) 1,027 (412) 143 (867) 422 (597) 181 (871) 15 (580) 377 (1,551) 2,118 (1,272) (517) (1,363)
Inventories (160) (727) 225 (50) (336) (125) (323) (190) 181 (146) 180 186 (27) (383) 25 318 (287) (163) (78) 216 137 289
Accounts payable 187 1,222 (303) 144 (180) 1,680 (1,063) (82) (249) 1,301 (1,580) 334 180 1,217 (560) 312 (307) 1,829 (751) (90) (280) 1,023
Contract liabilities 1,416 (705) 1,181 398 60 (420) 744 (130) 436 (445) 1,254 (248) (152) (152) 429 (18) 175 (205) 592 136 124 (290)
Income taxes (60) 103 (155) (351) (88) 339 65 45 (320) 341 (52) (35) (460) 414 35 (952) 368 697 (10) 22 (268) 301
Changes in assets and liabilities 196 (1,412) 1,839 550 (2,284) 81 240 20 (482) 59 497 662 (1,122) 147 (77) (3) (548) 43 2,175 (644) (1,201) (276)
Other, net 237 (590) (546) 313 397 (918) (564) 277 81 (303) (357) 375 330 (443) (182) 463 553 (222) (344) 237 346 (229)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities 1,399 (1,268) 1,875 2,109 (141) (303) 496 815 235 90 499 1,207 (581) (125) 16 1,355 1,022 (323) 2,219 1,323 (547) (89)
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,235 220 3,219 3,728 201 1,409 1,023 2,438 1,876 1,635 2,365 2,891 1,100 1,564 1,928 3,133 1,331 1,410 4,268 1,937 1,268 1,748
Capital expenditures (318) (511) (463) (381) (351) (454) (582) (355) (370) (378) (704) (364) (329) (294) (693) (405) (304) (268) (607) (316) (318) (281)
Other, net (31) (30) (50) 62 (364) 24 (256) 145 (2) 6 1 (34) (5) 35 (115) 7 (28) 17 65 86 98 112
Net cash used for investing activities (349) (541) (513) (319) (715) (430) (838) (210) (372) (372) (703) (398) (334) (259) (808) (398) (332) (251) (542) (230) (220) (169)
Issuance of long-term debt, net of related costs — — — 1,985 — — 990 — — 1,980 — — 1,975 — 3,944 — 2,267 — — — — —
Repayments of long-term debt (168) (1,000) (500) — (142) — — — (168) — — (115) — — — — (2,250) — — (500) — —
Proceeds from commercial paper, net — — — (1,449) 1,449 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Repurchases of common stock — — (750) (1,000) (500) (750) (1,000) (850) (850) (1,000) (3,000) (1,750) (750) (500) (4,206) (1,338) (356) (2,000) (2,087) (500) (500) (1,000)
Dividends paid (796) (816) (799) (765) (771) (796) (778) (749) (752) (780) (767) (747) (758) (784) (766) (739) (744) (767) (762) (718) (721) (739)
Other, net (25) (90) (6) (3) (32) (113) (65) (1) (1) (115) (4) (3) — (128) 25 (3) (24) (113) — (7) (15) (67)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (989) (1,906) (2,055) (1,232) 4 (1,659) (853) (1,600) (1,771) 85 (3,771) (2,615) 467 (1,412) (1,003) (2,080) (1,107) (2,880) (2,849) (1,725) (1,236) (1,806)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,897 (2,227) 651 2,177 (510) (680) (668) 628 (267) 1,348 (2,109) (122) 1,233 (107) 117 655 (108) (1,721) 877 (18) (188) (227)

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28).


An analysis of the quarterly cash flow data reveals a company with volatile net earnings but strong, seasonally driven operating cash generation. While net earnings fluctuate, often dipping significantly in the second quarter of several years, the net cash provided by operating activities consistently exceeds net income on an annualized basis, indicating a high quality of earnings and significant non-cash adjustments.

Operating Cash Flow Dynamics
A strong seasonal pattern is evident, with cash inflows typically peaking in the September quarters. For instance, operating cash flows reached peaks of 3,133 million USD in September 2022, 2,891 million USD in September 2023, and 3,728 million USD in September 2025. This volatility is primarily driven by swings in working capital, specifically contract assets and receivables, which are characteristic of long-term government procurement cycles. Notable adjustments include significant pension settlement charges in September 2021 and June 2022, and reach-forward losses on select programs appearing in 2024 and 2025.
Investing Activities and Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditures remain relatively consistent, typically ranging between 300 million USD and 460 million USD per quarter, though a recurring spike is observed every December, with expenditures exceeding 600 million USD in December 2021, 2022, and 2023. The net cash used for investing activities remains negative throughout the period, reflecting a steady commitment to infrastructure and asset maintenance.
Financing Strategy and Shareholder Returns
The company maintains an aggressive shareholder return policy through consistent dividend payments and opportunistic stock repurchases. Dividends exhibit a steady upward trend, increasing from approximately 739 million USD per quarter in early 2021 to over 800 million USD by 2026. Stock repurchases are more volatile, with massive spikes such as 4,206 million USD in December 2022 and 3,000 million USD in December 2023. To fund these returns and manage liquidity, the company periodically issues long-term debt, as seen in the significant issuances in June 2022, December 2022, and September 2025.
Liquidity and Cash Position
The net change in cash and cash equivalents fluctuates significantly due to the timing of large debt repayments and stock buybacks. While there are periods of significant cash depletion, the company leverages its strong operating cash flow and access to debt markets to maintain operational liquidity. The interplay between high operating cash inflows in late Q3 and aggressive financing outflows in Q4 creates a cyclical liquidity profile.

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