Lockheed Martin Profit Margin

Lockheed Martin (LMT) currently reports a profit margin of 8.24% as of September 2026. That compares with 5.73% in the prior-year period — up 43.8% year over year. That is above the Industrials sector average of 8.2%. Use the charts on this page to explore Lockheed Martin's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Lockheed Martin's profit margin increased from 5.73% to 8.24% — a 43.8% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Lockheed Martin's profit margin of 8.24% is higher than the Industrials sector average of 8.2%. That is roughly 0.4% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Lockheed Martin's current 8.24% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 8.2%) and against LMT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 8.24%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 8.2%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Lockheed Martin, and consider following LMT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.