Stock Analysis on Net

Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT)

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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: 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 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020
Net earnings
Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation
Deferred income taxes
Equity method investment impairment
Tax resolution related to former IS&GS business
Pension settlement charge
Impairment and other charges
Select program losses
Receivables, net
Contract assets
Inventories
Accounts payable
Contract liabilities
Income taxes
Changes in assets and liabilities
Qualified defined benefit pension plans
Other, net
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures
Acquisitions of businesses
Other, net
Net cash used for investing activities
Issuance of long-term debt, net of related costs
Repayments of long-term debt
Proceeds from commercial paper, net
Repurchases of common stock
Dividends paid
Other, net
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29).


Net Earnings
The net earnings exhibit significant volatility across quarters, ranging from as high as 2,049 million USD to lows near 309 million USD. Several abrupt decreases and recoveries suggest episodic impacts on profitability, possibly due to one-time charges or operational variances.
Depreciation and Amortization
This expense item shows a gradual upward trend over the periods, reflecting steady capital investments and asset base growth or changes in amortization policies, peaking towards the later quarters at around 400+ million USD.
Stock-based Compensation
The values for stock-based compensation vary moderately but do not show a clear directional trend, fluctuating between approximately 38 million USD and 93 million USD, indicative of changing equity incentive costs.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes show erratic fluctuations, with both positive and negative values reaching extremes such as -761 million USD and +632 million USD. This signals complex tax timing differences and possibly tax position adjustments.
Special Charges and Impairments
The data includes episodic large non-recurring charges such as a pension settlement charge exceeding 1,600 million USD in some quarters and select program losses with spikes over 1,700 million USD. These irregular costs likely significantly influenced reported earnings in those periods.
Working Capital Components
Receivables, contract assets, inventories, accounts payable, and contract liabilities exhibit high variability and some extreme swings. For instance, accounts payable swings from large positive to substantial negative values, reflecting fluctuating vendor payables or timing shifts. Contract assets show sharp positive and negative changes, suggesting variability in project billing and recognition.
Income Taxes and Changes in Working Capital
Income tax payments and benefits oscillate widely with large negative and positive outliers, aligning with changes in taxable income or tax settlement effects. Changes in assets and liabilities also vary extensively, contributing to operating cash flow volatility.
Operating Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities remains mostly positive and substantial, indicating healthy cash generation despite earnings volatility. Peaks and troughs suggest sensitivity to working capital movements and non-cash adjustments.
Capital Expenditures and Investing Activities
Capital expenditures remain consistently negative with some spikes, supporting ongoing investment in property and equipment. Net cash used for investing activities mirrors this pattern, occasionally increasing due to acquisitions or other investing transactions.
Financing Activities
Financing cash flows reflect active debt management with issuances and repayments fluctuating, alongside significant share repurchases and steady dividend payments. The company has maintained substantial stock buybacks and dividends, indicating a focus on shareholder returns despite cash flow variations.
Cash Balances
The net change in cash and cash equivalents demonstrates periods of increase and decrease, with notable cash inflows and outflows, culminating in sizeable swings that highlight the impact of operational performance, investing needs, and financing transactions on liquidity.