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Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
  • Net sales of $17.2 billion
  • Net earnings of $1.5 billion, or $6.39 per share
  • Cash from operations of $1.6 billion and free cash flow of $1.3 billion
  • $1.8 billion of cash returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
  • Reaffirms 2024 financial outlook

BETHESDA, Md., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] today reported first quarter 2024 net sales of $17.2 billion, compared to $15.1 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Net earnings in the first quarter of 2024 were $1.5 billion, or $6.39 per share, compared to $1.7 billion or $6.61 per share, in the first quarter of 2023. Cash from operations was $1.6 billion in both the first quarters of 2024 and 2023. Free cash flow was $1.3 billion in both the first quarters of 2024 and 2023. First quarter 2024 results included 13 weeks compared to 12 weeks for first quarter 2023.

"Our strong start to 2024 demonstrates our continued success designing, developing and delivering 21st Century Security solutions in support of integrated deterrence for customers around the world. These first quarter results reinforce our confidence in our ability to achieve the full year financial expectations we set in January," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet. "First quarter sales increased significantly year-over-year and we generated robust free cash flow of nearly $1.3 billion, while taking assertive actions to further strengthen production capacity. In addition, we continued our disciplined and dynamic capital deployment by investing over $700 million into R&D and capital projects and returned significant capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases as we remain committed to delivering meaningful free cash flow per share growth over the long-term.

"Our $159 billion backlog includes several large National Security Space awards in the quarter and attests to the breadth of our portfolio, depth of our technical expertise, and understanding of our customers' needs. These capabilities uniquely position us to lead the realization of joint all domain operations, including reliable battle management and command and control systems integrated across multiple domains, military services, and allied forces. We remain exceptionally focused on the execution of the F-35 program, working with our customers and suppliers to implement TR-3 capabilities, and are encouraged by the progress towards delivery of the first TR-3 configured aircraft. The innovation and open architecture solutions across our portfolio enable customers worldwide to stay prepared and agile amidst an ever-changing threat environment."

Adjusted earnings before income taxes, net earnings and diluted EPS

The table below shows the impact to earnings before income taxes, net earnings and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for certain non-operational items:

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

Quarters Ended

 
     

March 31,

2024

 

March 26,

2023

 
     

Earnings
Before
Income
Taxes

Net
Earnings

Diluted
EPS

 

Earnings
Before
Income
Taxes

Net
Earnings

Diluted
EPS

 
 

As Reported (GAAP)

 

$     1,835

$     1,545

$       6.39

 

$     1,994

$     1,689

$       6.61

 
 

Mark-to-market investment gains1

 

(18)

(14)

(0.06)

 

(58)

(44)

(0.18)

 
 

As Adjusted (Non-GAAP)2

 

$     1,817

$     1,531

$       6.33

 

$     1,936

$     1,645

$       6.43

 
             

1

Includes changes in valuations of the company's net assets and liabilities for deferred compensation plans and early-stage company
investments.

 

2

See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release for more information.

 
     

 

Summary Financial Results

The following table presents the company's summary financial results.

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

Quarters Ended

 
     

March 31,

2024

 

March 26,

2023

 
 

Net sales

 

$           17,195

 

$           15,126

 
             
 

Business segment operating profit1

 

$             1,745

 

$             1,682

 
 

Unallocated items

         
 

  FAS/CAS operating adjustment

 

406

 

415

 
 

  Intangible asset amortization expense

 

(61)

 

(62)

 
 

  Other, net

 

(61)

 

2

 
 

Total unallocated items

 

284

 

355

 
 

Consolidated operating profit

 

$             2,029

 

$             2,037

 
             
 

Net earnings

 

$             1,545

 

$             1,689

 
             
 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$               6.39

 

$               6.61

 
             
 

Cash from operations2

 

$             1,635

 

$             1,564

 
 

Capital expenditures

 

(378)

 

(294)

 
 

Free cash flow1,2

 

$             1,257

 

$             1,270

 
             

1

Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of
this news release for more information.

 

2

See the "Cash Flows and Capital Deployment Activities" section of this news release for more information.

 
     

 

2024 Financial Outlook

The following table and other sections of this news release contain forward-looking statements, which are based on the company's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. It is the company's practice not to incorporate adjustments into its financial outlook for proposed or potential acquisitions, divestitures, ventures, pension risk transfer transactions, financing transactions, changes in law, or new accounting standards until such items have been consummated, enacted or adopted. For additional factors that may impact the company's actual results, refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section in this news release.

 

(in millions, except per share data)

   

2024 Outlook1

 
           
 

Net sales

   

$68,500 - $70,000

 
           
 

Business segment operating profit2

   

$7,175- $7,375

 
           
 

Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment3

   

~$1,685

 
           
 

Diluted earnings per share4

   

$25.65 - $26.35

 
           
 

Cash from operations

   

$7,750 - $8,050

 
 

Capital expenditures

   

~$1,750

 
 

Free cash flow2

   

$6,000 - $6,300

 
           

1

The company's current 2024 financial outlook does not include any future gains or losses related to changes in valuations of the company's
net assets and liabilities for deferred compensation plans or early-stage company investments. The company's financial outlook reflects no
significant reduction in customer budgets or changes in priorities, continued support and funding of the company's programs, and a statutory
tax rate of 21%. In addition, the outlook includes known impacts from inflationary pressures and labor and supply chain challenges at the time
of this news release and experienced to date.

 

2

Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of
this news release for more information.

 

3

The total FAS/CAS pension adjustment is presented as a single amount and includes total expected U.S. Government cost accounting
standards (CAS) pension cost of approximately $1.7 billion. Total expected financial accounting standards (FAS) pension income is not
significant. For additional detail regarding the pension amounts reported in operating and non-operating results, refer to the supplemental table
included at the end of this news release.

 

4

Although the company typically does not update its outlook for proposed changes in law, the above includes the effect of Notice 2023-63
confirming that certain expenditures incurred in the performance of cost-type contracts are not subject to capitalization. The company believes
incorporating the clarification from the Notice more accurately reflects its expectations because the Notice describes the tax treatment of
certain expenditures in accordance with the company's analysis of the Internal Revenue Code.

 
     

 

Cash Flows and Capital Deployment Activities

Cash from operations in the first quarter of 2024 was $1.6 billion and capital expenditures were $378 million, resulting in free cash flow of $1.3 billion. The operating and free cash flows for the first quarter of 2024 were comparable to the same period in 2023.

The company's cash activities in the quarter ended March 31, 2024, included the following:

  • paying cash dividends of $780 million;
  • paying $1.0 billion to repurchase 2.3 million shares; and
  • receiving net proceeds of $2 billion from a debt issuance of senior unsecured notes, consisting of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Notes due 2029, $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.80% Notes due 2034 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.20% Notes due 2064.

Segment Results

The company operates in four business segments organized based on the nature of products and services offered: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) and Space. The following table presents summary operating results of the company's business segments and reconciles these amounts to the company's consolidated financial results.

 

(in millions)

 

Quarters Ended

 
     

March 31,

2024

 

March 26,

2023

 
 

Net sales

         
 

Aeronautics

 

$            6,845

 

$            6,269

 
 

Missiles and Fire Control

 

2,993

 

2,388

 
 

Rotary and Mission Systems

 

4,088

 

3,510

 
 

Space

 

3,269

 

2,959

 
 

Total net sales

 

$          17,195

 

$          15,126

 
             
 

Operating profit

         
 

Aeronautics

 

$               679

 

$               675

 
 

Missiles and Fire Control

 

311

 

377

 
 

Rotary and Mission Systems

 

430

 

350

 
 

Space

 

325

 

280

 
 

Total business segment operating 

   profit

 

1,745

 

1,682

 
 

Unallocated items

         
 

FAS/CAS operating adjustment

 

406

 

415

 
 

Intangible asset amortization

   expense

 

(61)

 

(62)

 
 

Other, net

 

(61)

 

2

 
 

Total unallocated items

 

284

 

355

 
 

Total consolidated operating profit

 

$            2,029

 

$            2,037

 
             
             

Net sales and operating profit of the company's business segments exclude intersegment sales, cost of sales, and profit as these activities are eliminated in consolidation and not included in management's evaluation of performance of each segment. Business segment operating profit includes the company's share of earnings or losses from equity method investees as the operating activities of the equity method investees are closely aligned with the operations of the company's business segments.

Business segment operating profit excludes the FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment, a portion of corporate costs not considered allowable or allocable to contracts with the U.S. Government under the applicable U.S. Government cost accounting standards (CAS) or federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and other items not considered part of management's evaluation of segment operating performance such as a portion of management and administration costs, legal fees and settlements, environmental costs, stock-based compensation expense, retiree benefits, significant severance actions, significant asset impairments, gains or losses from divestitures, intangible asset amortization expense, and other miscellaneous corporate activities. Excluded items are included in the reconciling item "Unallocated items" between operating profit from the company's business segments and its consolidated operating profit.

Changes in net sales and operating profit generally are expressed in terms of volume, contract mix, and/or performance (referred to as profit adjustments). Changes in volume refer to increases or decreases in sales or operating profit resulting from varying production activity levels, deliveries or service levels on individual contracts. Volume changes in segment operating profit are typically based on the current profit booking rate for a particular contract. Contract mix refers to changes in the ratio of contract type or life cycle (e.g., cost-type, fixed-price, development, production and/or sustainment). In addition, comparability of the company's segment sales, operating profit and operating margin may be impacted favorably or unfavorably by changes in profit booking rates on the company's contracts. Increases in profit booking rates, typically referred to as favorable profit adjustments, usually relate to revisions in the estimated total costs to fulfill the performance obligations that reflect improved conditions on a particular contract. Conversely, conditions on a particular contract may deteriorate, resulting in an increase in the estimated total costs to fulfill the performance obligations and a reduction in the profit booking rate and are typically referred to as unfavorable profit adjustments. Increases or decreases in profit booking rates are recognized in the period they are determined and reflect the inception-to-date effect of such changes.

The company's consolidated net favorable profit booking rate adjustments represented approximately 11% and 25% of total segment operating profit in the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and March 26, 2023. The decrease in the net favorable profit booking rate adjustments was driven by a $100 million reach-forward loss recognized on a classified program at MFC after updating the company's assessment of the likelihood that the options may be exercised and concluded that an option would be exercised based on progress made on the program and discussions with the customer. In addition to this reach-forward loss, net favorable profit booking rate adjustments were lower by $120 million, see the discussion below.

Aeronautics 

 

(in millions)

 

Quarters Ended

 
     

March 31,

2024

 

March 26,

2023

 
 

Net sales

 

$       6,845

 

$       6,269

 
 

Operating profit

 

679

 

675

 
 

Operating margin

 

9.9 %

 

10.8 %

 

 

Aeronautics' net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $576 million, or 9%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $305 million on the F-35 program due to higher volume on production, development and sustainment contracts; $155 million on classified programs driven by higher volume; and $60 million on the F-16 program due to the ramp up on production.

Aeronautics' operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 was comparable to the same period in 2023. Operating profit increased $50 million on the F-16 program as operating profit for the first quarter of 2023 reflects the impact of unfavorable profit adjustments on a production contract and sustainment contracts as a result of schedule delays related to software and technical specification risks that did not recur in the first quarter of 2024. This increase was partially offset by lower operating profit of $30 million on the F-35 program primarily due to lower net profit adjustments on production contracts as a result of higher than anticipated material costs, partially offset by higher volume described above. Total net profit booking rate adjustments were $40 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Missiles and Fire Control

 

(in millions)

 

Quarters Ended

 
     

March 31,

2024

 

March 26,

2023

 
 

Net sales

 

$        2,993

 

$        2,388

 
 

Operating profit

 

311

 

377

 
 

Operating margin

 

10.4 %

 

15.8 %

 

 

MFC's net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $605 million, or 25% compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $460 million for tactical and strike missile programs due to production ramp up on Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) programs; and $100 million for integrated air and missile defense programs primarily due to higher volume on PAC-3 and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

MFC's operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 decreased $66 million, or 18%, compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower operating profit for tactical and strike missile programs due to a $100 million reach-forward loss recognized for an option on a classified program and an unfavorable profit adjustment on HELLFIRE as a result of additional costs expected to be incurred associated with a contract claim, partially offset by the production ramp up described above. Total net profit booking rate adjustments, inclusive of the $100 million loss described above, were $120 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Rotary and Mission Systems

 

(in millions)

 

Quarters Ended

 
     

March 31,

2024

 

March 26,

2023

 
 

Net sales

 

$        4,088

 

$        3,510

 
 

Operating profit

 

430

 

350

 
 

Operating margin

 

10.5 %

 

10.0 %

 

 

RMS' net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $578 million, or 16% compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $295 million on integrated warfare systems and sensors (IWSS) programs due to new program ramp up within the laser systems portfolio and higher volume on the Aegis and radar programs; $150 million for various C6ISR (command, control, communications, computers, cyber, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) programs due to higher volume; and $100 million for Sikorsky helicopter programs due to higher volume on Seahawk and CH-53K programs.

RMS' operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 increased $80 million, or 23%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher operating profit of $40 million on IWSS programs due to higher volume described above and a favorable profit rate adjustment as a result of the delivery of a ground-based radar which retired the technical risk; and $25 million on Sikorsky helicopter programs due to higher volume described above and higher margins due to contract mix, partially offset by unfavorable profit adjustments on Seahawk programs. Total net profit booking rate adjustments were $30 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Space 

 

(in millions)

 

Quarters Ended

 
     

March 31,

2024

 

March 26,

2023

 
 

Net sales

 

$        3,269

 

$        2,959

 
 

Operating profit

 

325

 

280

 
 

Operating margin

 

9.9 %

 

9.5 %

 

 

Space's net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased $310 million, or 10%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net sales of $140 million for strategic and missile defense programs due to higher volume on Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) and ramp up in the hypersonic and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) development programs; and higher net sales of $115 million for national security space programs due to higher volume on Transport Layer and GPS III programs and ramp up on the Tracking Layer program.

Space's operating profit in the first quarter of 2024 increased $45 million, or 16%, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to $30 million of higher equity earnings from the company's investment in United Launch Alliance (ULA) due to higher launch volume, and higher operating profit of $20 million on strategic and missile defense programs due to the higher volume described above. These increases were partially offset by lower operating profit of $25 million for national security space programs due to the impact of lower net favorable profit adjustments on Next Gen OPIR as a result of the timing of the award and incentive fee assessments. Total net profit booking rate adjustments were $30 million lower in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Total equity earnings/(losses) (primarily ULA) represented approximately $15 million or 5% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to approximately $(15) million or (5)% for the same period in 2023.

Income Taxes

The company's effective income tax rate was 15.8% and 15.3% for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and March 26, 2023. The rates for all periods benefited from research and development tax credits, tax deductions for foreign derived intangible income, dividends paid to the company's defined contribution plans with an employee stock ownership plan feature and employee equity awards.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures (as defined by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation G). While management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating the financial performance of the company, this information should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company's definitions for non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies or analysts.

Business segment operating profit

Business segment operating profit represents operating profit from the company's business segments before unallocated income and expense. This measure is used by the company's senior management in evaluating the performance of its business segments and is a performance goal in the company's annual incentive plan. Business segment operating margin is calculated by dividing business segment operating profit by sales. The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measure business segment operating profit with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, consolidated operating profit.

 

(in millions)

 

   

2024 Outlook

 
 

Business segment operating profit (non-GAAP)

   

$7,175 - $7,375

 
 

FAS/CAS operating adjustment1

   

~1,625

 
 

Intangible asset amortization expense

   

~(245)

 
 

Other, net

   

~(400)

 
 

Consolidated operating profit (GAAP)

   

~$8,155 - $8,355

 
           

1

Reflects the amount by which expected total CAS pension cost of $1.7 billion, exceeds the expected FAS pension service cost and excludes
expected non-service FAS pension income. Refer to the supplemental table "Selected Financial Data" included in this news release for a
detail of the FAS/CAS operating adjustment.

 
     

 

Free cash flow

Free cash flow is cash from operations less capital expenditures. The company's capital expenditures are comprised of equipment and facilities infrastructure and information technology (inclusive of costs for the development or purchase of internal-use software that are capitalized). The company uses free cash flow to evaluate its business performance and overall liquidity and it is a performance goal in the company's annual and long-term incentive plans. The company believes free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it represents the amount of cash generated from operations after reinvesting in the business and that may be available to return to stockholders and creditors (through dividends, stock repurchases and debt repayments) or available to fund acquisitions or other investments. The entire free cash flow amount is not necessarily available for discretionary expenditures, however, because it does not account for certain mandatory expenditures, such as the repayment of maturing debt and pension contributions.

Adjusted earnings before income taxes; adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS

Earnings before income taxes, net earnings and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were impacted by certain non-operational items for all periods. Management believes the presentation of these measures adjusted for the impacts of these non-operational items is useful to investors in understanding the company's underlying business performance and comparing performance from period to period. The tax effects related to each adjustment that impacted earnings before income taxes are based on a blended tax rate that combines the federal statutory rate of 21% plus an estimated state tax rate.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Lockheed Martin Corporation will webcast live the earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET on the Lockheed Martin Investor Relations website at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor. The accompanying presentation slides and relevant financial charts are also available at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor.

For additional information, visit the company's website: www.lockheedmartin.com.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at www.lockheedmartin.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and are based on Lockheed Martin's current expectations and assumptions. The words "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "intend," "expect," "plan," "outlook," "scheduled," "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors such as:

  • the company's reliance on contracts with the U.S. Government, which are dependent on U.S. Government funding and can be terminated for convenience, and the company's ability to negotiate favorable contract terms;
  • budget uncertainty, the risk of future budget cuts, the impact of continuing resolution funding mechanisms and the debt ceiling and the potential for government shutdowns and changing funding and acquisition priorities;
  • risks related to the development, production, sustainment, performance, schedule, cost and requirements of complex and technologically advanced programs, including the F-35 program;
  • planned production rates and orders for significant programs, compliance with stringent performance and reliability standards, and materials availability, including government furnished equipment;
  • the timing of contract awards or delays in contract definitization as well as the timing and customer acceptance of product deliveries and performance milestones;
  • the company's ability to recover costs under U.S. Government contracts and the mix of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts;
  • customer procurement policies that shift risk to contractors, including competitively bid programs with fixed-price development work or follow-on production options or other financial risks; and the impact of investments, cost overruns or other cost pressures and performance issues on fixed price contracts;
  • changes in procurement and other regulations and policies affecting the company's industry, export of its products, cost allowability or recovery, preferred contract type, and performance and progress payments policy;
  • performance and financial viability of key suppliers, teammates, joint ventures (including United Launch Alliance), joint venture partners, subcontractors and customers;
  • economic, industry, business and political conditions including their effects on governmental policy;
  • the impact of inflation and other cost pressures;
  • the impact of pandemics and epidemics on the company's business and financial results, including supply chain disruptions and delays, employee absences, and program delays;
  • government actions that prevent the sale or delivery of the company's products (such as delays in approvals for exports requiring Congressional notification);
  • trade policies or sanctions (including Chinese sanctions on the company or its suppliers, teammates or partners, U.S. Government sanctions on Türkish entities and persons, and indirect effects of sanctions on Russia to the company's supply chain);
  • the company's success expanding into and doing business in adjacent markets and internationally and the risks posed by international sales;
  • changes in foreign national priorities and foreign government budgets and planned orders, including potential effects from fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
  • the competitive environment for the company's products and services, including competition from startups and non-traditional defense contractors;
  • the company's ability to develop and commercialize new technologies and products, including emerging digital and network technologies and capabilities;
  • the company's ability to benefit fully from or adequately protect its intellectual property rights;
  • the company's ability to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce, the impact of work stoppages or other labor disruptions;
  • cyber or other security threats or other disruptions faced by the company or its suppliers;
  • the company's ability to implement and continue, and the timing and impact of, capitalization changes such as share repurchases, dividend payments and financing transactions;
  • the accuracy of the company's estimates and projections;
  • changes in pension plan assumptions and actual returns on pension assets; cash funding requirements and pension risk transfers and associated settlement charges;
  • realizing the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or divestitures, investments, joint ventures, teaming arrangements or internal reorganizations, and market volatility affecting the fair value of investments that are marked to market;
  • the company's efforts to increase the efficiency of its operations and improve the affordability of its products and services, including through digital transformation and cost reduction initiatives;
  • the risk of an impairment of the company's assets, including the potential impairment of goodwill and intangibles;
  • the availability and adequacy of the company's insurance and indemnities;
  • impacts of climate change and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and customer requirements in response to climate change concerns;
  • changes in accounting, U.S. or foreign tax, export or other laws, regulations, and policies and their interpretation or application, and changes in the amount or reevaluation of uncertain tax positions; and
  • the outcome of legal proceedings, bid protests, environmental remediation efforts, audits, government investigations or government allegations that the company has failed to comply with law, other contingencies and U.S. Government identification of deficiencies in its business systems.

These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. For a discussion identifying additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The company's filings may be accessed through the Investor Relations page of its website, www.lockheedmartin.com/investor, or through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

The company's actual financial results likely will be different from those projected due to the inherent nature of projections. Given these uncertainties, forward-looking statements should not be relied on in making investment decisions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of its filing. Except where required by applicable law, the company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements after the date of this news release to reflect subsequent events, changed circumstances, changes in expectations, or the estimates and assumptions associated with them. The forward-looking statements in this news release are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by the federal securities laws.

 

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Earnings1
(unaudited; in millions, except per share data)

 
   

Quarters Ended

   

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

Net sales

 

$       17,195

 

$       15,126

Cost of sales

 

(15,202)

 

(13,080)

Gross profit

 

1,993

 

2,046

Other income (expense), net

 

36

 

(9)

Operating profit

 

2,029

 

2,037

Interest expense

 

(255)

 

(202)

Non-service FAS pension income

 

16

 

110

Other non-operating income, net

 

45

 

49

Earnings before income taxes

 

1,835

 

1,994

Income tax expense

 

(290)

 

(305)

Net earnings

 

$         1,545

 

$         1,689

Effective tax rate

 

15.8 %

 

15.3 %

         

Earnings per common share

       

Basic

 

$           6.42

 

$           6.63

Diluted

 

$           6.39

 

$           6.61

         

Weighted average shares outstanding

       

Basic

 

240.7

 

254.7

Diluted

 

241.6

 

255.7

         

Common shares reported in stockholders'

  equity at end of period

 

239

 

254

   

1

The company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of the calendar quarter to align its financial closing with its business processes,
which was on March 31, for the first quarter of 2024 and March 26, for the first quarter of 2023. The consolidated financial statements and
tables of financial information included herein are labeled based on that convention. This practice only affects interim periods, as the company's
fiscal year ends on Dec. 31.

 

 

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Business Segment Summary Operating Results
(unaudited; in millions)

   
     

Quarters Ended

   
     

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

 

%
Change

 

Net sales

           
 

Aeronautics

 

$       6,845

 

$       6,269

 

9 %

 

Missiles and Fire Control

 

2,993

 

2,388

 

25 %

 

Rotary and Mission Systems

 

4,088

 

3,510

 

16 %

 

Space

 

3,269

 

2,959

 

10 %

 

Total net sales

 

$     17,195

 

$     15,126

 

14 %

               
 

Operating profit

           
 

Aeronautics

 

$          679

 

$          675

 

1 %

 

Missiles and Fire Control

 

311

 

377

 

(18 %)

 

Rotary and Mission Systems

 

430

 

350

 

23 %

 

Space

 

325

 

280

 

16 %

 

Total business segment operating

  profit

 

1,745

 

1,682

 

4 %

 

Unallocated items

           
 

FAS/CAS operating adjustment

 

406

 

415

   
 

Intangible asset amortization expense

 

(61)

 

(62)

   
 

Other, net

 

(61)

 

2

   
 

Total unallocated items

 

284

 

355

 

(20 %)

 

Total consolidated operating

  profit

 

$       2,029

 

$       2,037

 

— %

               
 

Operating margin

           
 

Aeronautics

 

9.9 %

 

10.8 %

   
 

Missiles and Fire Control

 

10.4 %

 

15.8 %

   
 

Rotary and Mission Systems

 

10.5 %

 

10.0 %

   
 

Space

 

9.9 %

 

9.5 %

   
 

Total business segment operating

  margin

 

10.1 %

 

11.1 %

   
               
 

Total consolidated operating

  margin

 

11.8 %

 

13.5 %

   

 

 

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Selected Financial Data
(unaudited; in millions)

   
     

2024
Outlook

 

2023
Actual

 

Total FAS income CAS cost

       
 

FAS pension income

 

$                —

 

$              378

 

Less: CAS pension cost

 

1,685

 

1,725

 

Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment

 

$           1,685

 

$           2,103

           
 

Service and non-service cost reconciliation

       
 

FAS pension service cost

 

$              (60)

 

$              (65)

 

Less: CAS pension cost

 

1,685

 

1,725

 

Total FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment

 

1,625

 

1,660

 

Non-service FAS pension income

 

60

 

443

 

Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment

 

$           1,685

 

$           2,103

 

 

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited, in millions, except par value)

   
     

March 31,
2024

 

Dec. 31,
2023

 

Assets

       
 

Current assets

       
 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$            2,790

 

$            1,442

 

Receivables, net

 

2,257

 

2,132

 

Contract assets

 

14,050

 

13,183

 

Inventories

 

3,278

 

3,132

 

Other current assets

 

583

 

632

 

Total current assets

 

22,958

 

20,521

           
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

8,354

 

8,370

 

Goodwill

 

10,789

 

10,799

 

Intangible assets, net

 

2,151

 

2,212

 

Deferred income taxes

 

3,024

 

2,953

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

7,687

 

7,601

 

Total assets

 

$          54,963

 

$          52,456

           
 

Liabilities and equity

       
 

Current liabilities

       
 

Accounts payable

 

$            3,523

 

$            2,312

 

Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes

 

2,679

 

3,133

 

Contract liabilities

 

8,745

 

9,190

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

168

 

168

 

Other current liabilities

 

2,584

 

2,134

 

Total current liabilities

 

17,699

 

16,937

           
 

Long-term debt, net

 

19,250

 

17,291

 

Accrued pension liabilities

 

6,133

 

6,162

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

5,231

 

5,231

 

Total liabilities

 

48,313

 

45,621

           
 

Stockholders' equity

       
 

Common stock, $1 par value per share

 

239

 

240

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

15,222

 

15,398

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(8,811)

 

(8,803)

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

6,650

 

6,835

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$          54,963

 

$          52,456

 

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited; in millions)

 
   

Quarters Ended

   

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

Operating activities

       

Net earnings

 

$             1,545

 

$           1,689

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities

       

Depreciation and amortization

 

351

 

325

Stock-based compensation

 

61

 

57

Deferred income taxes

 

(77)

 

(117)

Changes in assets and liabilities

       

Receivables, net

 

(125)

 

(78)

Contract assets

 

(867)

 

(871)

Inventories

 

(146)

 

(383)

Accounts payable

 

1,301

 

1,217

Contract liabilities

 

(445)

 

(152)

Income taxes

 

341

 

414

Qualified defined benefit pension plans

 

(1)

 

(94)

Other, net

 

(303)

 

(443)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,635

 

1,564

         

Investing activities

       

Capital expenditures

 

(378)

 

(294)

Other, net

 

6

 

35

Net cash used for investing activities

 

(372)

 

(259)

         

Financing activities

       

Issuance of long-term debt, net of related costs

 

1,980

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

(1,000)

 

(500)

Dividends paid

 

(780)

 

(784)

Other, net

 

(115)

 

(128)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

 

85

 

(1,412)

         

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,348

 

(107)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

1,442

 

2,547

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$             2,790

 

$           2,440

 

 

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Other Financial and Operating Information
(unaudited; in millions, except for aircraft deliveries and weeks)

   
 

Backlog

 

March 31,
2024

 

Dec. 31,
2023

 

Aeronautics

 

$          57,035

 

$          60,156

 

Missiles and Fire Control

 

31,297

 

32,229

 

Rotary and Mission Systems

 

38,030

 

37,726

 

Space

 

33,006

 

30,456

 

Total backlog

 

$        159,368

 

$        160,567

 

     

Quarters Ended

 

Aircraft Deliveries

 

March 31,
2024

 

March 26,
2023

 

F-35

 

 

5

 

F-16

 

3

 

1

 

C-130J

 

4

 

2

 

Government helicopter programs

 

13

 

10

 

Commercial helicopter programs

 

 

1

 

International military helicopter programs

 

 

 

 

Number of Weeks in Reporting Period1

 

2024

2023

 

First quarter

 

13

12

 

Second quarter

 

13

13

 

Third quarter

 

13

13

 

Fourth quarter

 

13

14

   

1

Calendar quarters are typically comprised of 13 weeks. However, the company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of each month,
except for the month of Dec., as its fiscal year ends on Dec. 31. As a result, the number of weeks in a reporting quarter may vary slightly during
the year and for comparable prior year periods.

 

SOURCE Lockheed Martin

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