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Lockheed Martin Sees Q1 Profit Fall Amid F-16 Delays

April 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Lockheed Martin's Q1 2026 sales were flat at $18.0 billion.
Net earnings fell to $1.49 billion from $1.71 billion in Q1 2025.
Missiles and Fire Control sales rose 8% to $3.65 billion.
Aeronautics sales slipped 1% to $6.95 billion due to F-16 delays.

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Strategic Implications

Lockheed Martin's results may indicate challenges in its aeronautics segment, which could impact the company's competitive positioning in the defense market. The growth in missiles and space activity suggests a shift in focus towards these areas, which could benefit the company in the long term.

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What Happened

Defense Giant Posts Flat Sales As Aeronautics And Rotary Programs Struggle

Lockheed Martin reported flat first-quarter 2026 sales, with stronger missile-defense and space activity offsetting softer results in aeronautics and rotary-wing programs. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, despite a decline in cash generation and a shrinking backlog. The decline in aeronautics sales was attributed to lower classified-program volume and F-16 headwinds, while missiles and space sales rose due to increased production on programs such as PAC-3 and the Next Generation Interceptor. This was reported by AeroTime.

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