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Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since it won the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in 2001. Aeronautics is Lockheed's largest segment, which derives upward of two-thirds of its revenue from the F-35. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, mainly encompassing the Sikorsky helicopter business; missiles and fire control, which creates missiles and missile defense systems; and space systems, which produces satellites and receives equity income from the United Launch Alliance joint venture.

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ロッキード・マーティン（NYSE：LMT）のフロートのショート比率（割当株式に対する空売り株の割合）が、前回の報告から15.05％増のなっている。同社は最近、215万株が空売りされたと報告しており、これは取引可能な全ての普通株式のうち1.07％に相当する。取引量と合わせると、空売りポジションをカバーするには、平均して2.43日の取引が必要だ。

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading higher following US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's reported remarks about trade de-escalation with China.

In the current session, the stock is trading at $463.14, after a 1.05% increase. Over the past month, Lockheed Martin Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) stock increased by 4.77%, and in the past year, by 0.87%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745341224_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Lockheed Martin P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 108.27 in the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry, Lockheed Martin Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 20.54. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Lockheed Martin

After Monday&#8217;s broad-based sell-off — triggered by renewed pressure from President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, raising concerns over the integrity of central bank independence — Wall Street bounced back with strength on Tuesday, buoyed by upbeat signals from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">the corporate earnings season.</a>
By midday in New York, major indices were up by nearly 3%, with all 11 sectors of the S&amp;P 500 trading in positive territory. Consumer discretionary stocks led the rally.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 1,000 points, breaking above the 39,200 mark, as bullish momentum swept across Wall Street. Only a few S&amp;P 500 stocks remained in negative territory.
At a JPMorgan-hosted event in Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at a potential de-escalation in tensions with China, further supporting risk sentiment.
Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) surged nearly 5% as investors looked ahead to the company's first-quarter earnings report, due after the closing bell.
In the bond market, after two sessions of rising Treasury yields, a modest pullback suggested some investors saw an opportunity to buy as long-dated yields neared the 5% threshold.
On the commodities front, gold briefly touched $3,500 per ounce overnight before retreating to $3,420 amid an improvement in equity market sentiment. Oil jumped 2.3%, with WTI crude reaching $64 per barrel, while copper gained 2.8%.
The cryptocurrency market also reflected a broader risk-on mood. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied 4% to $91,000, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) advanced more than 7% to $1,700.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,321.10</td>
<td>+512.80</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,215.87</td>
<td>+1,045.46</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,297.34</td>
<td>+139.14</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,889.24</td>
<td>+48.92</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 2.7% to $527.95.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 3.9% to $392.14.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 3% to $446.20.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 2.7% to $187.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 3.8%. </li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to quarterly earnings included: 
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<li>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) up 4.8%</li>
<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) up 0.5%,</li>
<li>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) down 8.7%</li>
<li>Danaher Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) up 6.6%, </li>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) up 2.4%, </li>
<li>Moody&#8217;s Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) up 3%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) up 8%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) down 13%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) up 14%. </li>
<li>Halliburton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) down 4.9%. </li>
</ul>
Shares of First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) soared 12% as the U.S. administration imposed tariffs up to 3,521% on solar imports from Southeast Asia. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers</h1>
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<td>Equifax Inc. </td>
<td>14.34%</td>
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<td>First Solar, Inc. </td>
<td>12.35%</td>
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<td>Pentair plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>)</td>
<td>9.59%</td>
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<td>Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>)</td>
<td>9.17%</td>
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<td>PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>)</td>
<td>8.30%</td>
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Wall Street Rebounds Ahead Of Tesla Earnings, Dow Adds 1,000 Points, Bitcoin Hits $91,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) shares are trading higher premarket after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44918859/lockheed-martin-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;2025 results</a>.
The company reported a &nbsp;4%&nbsp;year-over-year increase in net sales to&nbsp;$18.0 billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$17.8 billion. It clocked a GAAP EPS of&nbsp;$7.28,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$6.32</a>.
Gross profit rose to $2.32 billion from $1.99 million a year ago quarter. Operating profit increased 17% Y/Y to $2.37 billion, with a margin of 13.2% (vs. 11.8% in earlier year quarter).
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Aeronautics sales were&nbsp;$7.06 billion&nbsp;(+3%&nbsp;Y/Y), and the operating margin was&nbsp;10.2%, up from&nbsp;9.9%&nbsp;a year ago quarter.
Missiles and Fire Control sales of&nbsp;$3.37 billion&nbsp;(+13%&nbsp;Y/Y); operating margin was 13.8%, up from&nbsp;10.4%&nbsp;in the prior quarter.
Rotary and Mission Systems sales of&nbsp;$4.33 billion&nbsp;(+6%&nbsp;Y/Y); operating margin&nbsp;12.0%, up from 10.5% in the year-ago quarter.
Space net sales of&nbsp;$3.21 billion&nbsp;(-2%&nbsp;Y/Y); operating margin&nbsp;of 11.8%, up from 9.9% in 2024.
Lockheed Martin generated an operating cash flow of&nbsp;$1.4 billion and a free cash flow of&nbsp;$955 million&nbsp;for the first quarter of FY25.
At the end of the quarter, LMT's total backlog was&nbsp;$172.97 billion.
In the first quarter, LMT returned&nbsp;$1.5 billion&nbsp;of cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
In the quarter, the company paid cash dividends of $796&nbsp;million and repurchased 1.7&nbsp;million shares worth $750&nbsp;million.
2025&nbsp;Outlook Maintained: Lockheed Martin expects net sales of&nbsp;$73.75 billion-$74.75 billion&nbsp;versus the consensus of&nbsp;$74.28 billion. LMT reiterated EPS guidance of ~$27.00-$27.30&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">versus the consensus of&nbsp;$27.21.</a>
The company continues to project Business segment operating profit of&nbsp;$8.10 billion—$8.20 billion, cash from operations of&nbsp;$8.50 billion—$8.70 billion, and free cash flow of&nbsp;$6.6 billion—$6.8 billion.
Lockheed Martin says &#8216;2025&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;does not include the evolving impacts of tariffs or related recoveries, the recent Next Generation Air Dominance announcement, or Executive Orders issued by the Administration.'
Chairman, President and CEO&nbsp;Jim Taiclet added, &nbsp;"We remain committed to realizing our vision of digital and interoperable systems and are aligning our mission roadmaps to best support our customers' rapidly evolving security needs, both domestic and global."
"This focus, along with Lockheed Martin's track record of innovation and performance, continues to result in new awards, including the recent missiles contracts for Precision Strike Missiles, THAAD and JASSM/LRASM, as well as the Trident II D5 Life Extension, comprising up to&nbsp;$10 billion&nbsp;of future work."
Last week, the company announced that it had named&nbsp;Evan Scott its&nbsp;CFO, effective immediately, succeeding&nbsp;Jesus "Jay" Malave, who advised the company that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44867490/evan-scott-takes-over-as-lockheed-martin-cfo-succeeding-jesus-jay-malave" rel="noreferrer noopener">he was pursuing other opportunities</a>.
Price Action: At the last check on Tuesday, LMT shares were trading higher by 2.76% to $471 premarket.
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Lockheed Martin Does Not Alter Annual Outlook To Price Tariff Impact Yet Amid Recent CFO Change

Lockheed Martin Says '2025 outlook does not include the evolving impacts of tariffs or related recoveries, the recent Next Generation Air Dominance announcement, or Executive Orders issued by the Administration'

2025 Financial Outlook
The company's financial outlook for 2025 and other sections of this news release contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the company's judgment based on the information available at the time of this news release. The financial outlook for 2025 assumes the company's programs are funded by and at levels consistent with the full year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 signed by the President on March 15, 2025. However, the 2025 outlook does not include the evolving impacts of tariffs or related recoveries, the recent Next Generation Air Dominance announcement, or Executive Orders issued by the Administration. Additionally, it is the company's practice not to incorporate adjustments into its financial outlook for proposed or potential acquisitions, divestitures, ventures, 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, pension risk transfer transactions or discretionary contributions, financing transactions, changes in law, or new accounting standards until such items have been consummated, enacted or adopted. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. For additional factors that may impact the company's actual results, refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section in this news release.
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$73,750 - $74,750</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$8,100 - $8,200</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$1,125</td>
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Lockheed Martin Affirms FY25 GAAP EPS Guidance Of $27.00-$27.30 Vs $27.21 Estimate; Sales Of $73.75B-$74.75B Vs $74.28B Estimate

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $7.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $6.32 by 15.19 percent. This is a 13.93 percent increase over earnings of $6.39 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $17.963 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $17.798 billion by 0.93 percent. This is a 4.47 percent increase over sales of $17.195 billion the same period last year.

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Lockheed Martin Q1 2025 GAAP EPS $7.28 Beats $6.32 Estimate, Sales $17.963B Beat $17.798B Estimate

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• Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $6.34 per share on revenue of $17.79 billion. 
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• Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.54 per share on revenue of $1.88 billion. 
• Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.89 per share on revenue of $4.88 billion. 
• Genuine Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.68 per share on revenue of $5.83 billion. 
• Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $988.89 million. 
• Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGX#NYSE">DGX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.15 per share on revenue of $2.63 billion. 
• Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.60 per share on revenue of $5.28 billion. 
• MSCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.91 per share on revenue of $744.21 million. 
• Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $6.26 per share on revenue of $9.93 billion. 
• 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.77 per share on revenue of $5.75 billion. 
• Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $1.42 billion. 
• PulteGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.42 per share on revenue of $3.82 billion. 
• GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.26 per share on revenue of $9.00 billion. 
• Elevance Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $11.38 per share on revenue of $46.29 billion. 
• Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.67 per share on revenue of $4.56 billion. 
• Danaher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.64 per share on revenue of $5.58 billion. 
• Lotus Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOT#NASDAQ">LOT</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• United Community Banks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCB#NYSE">UCB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $247.09 million. 
• Invesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion. 
• Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $211.78 million. 
• Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOPE#NASDAQ">HOPE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $114.97 million. 
• Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCOM#NASDAQ">DCOM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $105.70 million. 
• Old National (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONB#NASDAQ">ONB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $478.24 million. 
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• SAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.42 per share on revenue of $9.07 billion. 
• Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.75 per share on revenue of $10.06 billion. 
• Chubb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.22 per share on revenue of $11.22 billion. 
• Orrstown Financial Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORRF#NASDAQ">ORRF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.93 per share on revenue of $54.62 million. 
• Pathward Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASH#NASDAQ">CASH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.78 per share on revenue of $259.27 million. 
• First Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRBA#NASDAQ">FRBA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $32.78 million. 
• Renasant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNST#NYSE">RNST</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $170.28 million. 
• Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.85 per share on revenue of $4.24 billion. 
• Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.73 per share on revenue of $2.19 billion. 
• EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $2.00 billion. 
• Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $2.12 billion. 
• PennyMac Financial Servs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFSI#NYSE">PFSI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.82 per share on revenue of $517.92 million. 
• PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $92.33 million. 
• QCR Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCRH#NASDAQ">QCRH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share on revenue of $94.26 million. 
• Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAFC#NASDAQ">HAFC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $63.43 million. 
• Monarch Casino &amp; Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRI#NASDAQ">MCRI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.03 per share on revenue of $123.82 million. 
• Pegasystems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $357.20 million. 
• Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $6.52 billion. 
• Zurn Elkay Water Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZWS#NYSE">ZWS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $383.55 million. 
• Usana Health Sciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USNA#NYSE">USNA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $243.08 million. 
• Veritex Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBTX#NASDAQ">VBTX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $110.68 million. 
• Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $361.15 million. 
• First Busey (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUSE#NASDAQ">BUSE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $117.56 million. 
• West Fraser Timber (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFG#NYSE">WFG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $1.53 billion. 
• Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $1.21 billion. 
• Range Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $803.02 million. 
• Agree Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $166.00 million. 
• National Bank Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBHC#NYSE">NBHC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $107.47 million. 
• Brandywine Realty Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDN#NYSE">BDN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $119.45 million. 
• MIND Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MIND#NASDAQ">MIND</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $12.20 million. 
• Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANH#NASDAQ">MANH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $273.47 million. 
• Trustmark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMK#NASDAQ">TRMK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $195.35 million. 
• Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $22.46 billion. 
• East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.06 per share on revenue of $652.47 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 22, 2025

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMT/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, April 22.</a>
Analysts expect the Bethesda, Maryland-based company to report quarterly earnings at $6.31 per share, down from $6.33 per share in the year-ago period. Lockheed Martin projects to report quarterly revenue at $17.8 billion, compared to $17.2 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On April 17, Lockheed Martin announced that it has named Evan Scott its CFO. Scott succeeds Jesus "Jay" Malave, who advised the company that he was pursuing other opportunities.
Lockheed Martin shares fell 1.2% to close at $458.33 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMT/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $476 to $432 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform and slashed the price target from $550 to $480 on March 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and cut the price target from $685 to $485 on March 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $540 to $535 on Jan. 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintained an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $555 to $525 on Jan. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying LMT stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Lockheed Martin Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

U.S. stock futures rose Monday night even as Wall Street had a rough start to the week, amid growing concerns regarding the Federal Reserve&#8217;s independence, and President Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44902537/selling-on-threat-to-powell-dollar-stocks-and-bonds-fall-gold-and-yen-rise">repeated attacks</a> on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates.
The S&amp;P 500 futures are up 0.47%, at 5,209, followed by Nasdaq futures at 18,010, up 0.51%, and the Dow Jones futures at 38,500, an increase of 0.45%. This comes despite the sharp selloff during the regular session on Monday morning.
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It&#8217;s another volatile start for Japan&#8217;s benchmark Nikkei 225. After opening down by 0.50%, the index mounted a recovery, before slipping back into the red, trading down by 109 points, or 0.32%, at the time of writing. 
This is attributed to the strengthening Yen, which reached a 7-month high against the U.S. Dollar on Monday, weighing on Japan&#8217;s export-reliant industries, according <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/japan/stock-market">to</a> TradingEconomics data.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) hit a fresh three-year low of 97.923 on Monday, a level it last saw in 2022. It, however, recovered in the latter half of the day and is now back above the 98 level. It currently trades at 98.47, up 0.16%.
Investors will be closely watching several large-cap stocks that are set to report their earnings today. This includes Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>), Novartis AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), among several others.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise After Stocks Dip Amid Trump's Jabs At Powell, Strong Yen Gives Nikkei A Volatile Start

Three major U.S. defense contractors — RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) — are all scheduled to report earnings before the market opens on Tuesday. Here's a look at what to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44810625/top-analyst-sees-unprecedented-traction-for-pltr-stock-after-nato-agreement-another-validation-sign">watch in the reports. </a>
What To Know: The Trump administration has signaled potentially historic defense spending, with reports suggesting a Pentagon budget near $1 trillion, which could benefit all three contractors. However, President Donald Trump has sent mixed messages by advocating for increased allied purchases of U.S. weapons while discussing the possibility of cutting U.S. military spending. 
The administration's push for efficiency, led by Elon Musk at the Department of Government Efficiency, introduces more uncertainty for defense contractors, as many major programs are under review. 
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RTX: Investors will be looking for continued growth in RTX's Collins Aerospace and Pratt &amp; Whitney units, which both recently announced a slew of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/04/44686376/rtx-pops-as-pratt-whitney-expands-gtf-capacity-collins-aerospace-enhances-offerings">new deals </a>and led 2024's gains.
The company's backlog will also be monitored for continued growth after reaching a record $218 billion at the end of 2024.&nbsp;
According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report earnings of $1.35 per share and revenue of $19.79 billion for the quarter.&nbsp;
NOC: Investors will be watching the performance of Northrop&#8217;s four main business segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems, as well as updates on 2025 revenue and free cash flow guidance. 
Current expectations are for revenue between $42 billion and $42.5 billion and free cash flow of between $2.9 billion and $3.3 billion.&nbsp;
Earlier in April, Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak upgraded Northrop Grumman stock from Sell to Neutral and raised the price target from $424 to $521. Analysts expect the company to report earnings of $6.26 per share on revenue of $9.94 billion, according to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
LMT: Last week, Evan Scott <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44867490/evan-scott-takes-over-as-lockheed-martin-cfo-succeeding-jesus-jay-malave">was named </a>as Lockheed Martin's CFO, succeeding Jesus Malave, effective immediately. In a press release, the company said it will be reaffirming its previously issued 2025 guidance and will provide updates on other key topics and answer questions with its first quarter earnings release. 
Investors will be watching the company's Aeronautics segment, driven by the F-35 program, which is expected to post solid sales. Analysts expect Lockheed Martin to report earnings of $6.34 per share on revenue of $17.8 billion for the first quarter. 
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RTX, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman Report Earnings Tuesday: What To Watch

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2025-04-22. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Lockheed Martin will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $6.41.
Anticipation surrounds Lockheed Martin's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $1.06 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.68% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Lockheed Martin's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>6.61</td>
<td>6.50</td>
<td>6.46</td>
<td>5.81</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>7.67</td>
<td>6.84</td>
<td>7.11</td>
<td>6.33</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745244071_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Lockheed Martin Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Lockheed Martin were trading at $464.08 as of April 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 0.02%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on Lockheed Martin</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Lockheed Martin.
The consensus rating for Lockheed Martin is Neutral, derived from 12 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $508.83 implies a potential 9.64% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics and Howmet Aerospace, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Northrop Grumman, with an average 1-year price target of $572.3, suggesting a potential 23.32% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for General Dynamics, with an average 1-year price target of $293.15, suggesting a potential 36.83% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Howmet Aerospace, with an average 1-year price target of $136.25, suggesting a potential 70.64% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics and Howmet Aerospace, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
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<td>Lockheed Martin</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-1.34%</td>
<td>$690M</td>
<td>7.79%</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>0.45%</td>
<td>$1.93B</td>
<td>8.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Dynamics</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>14.31%</td>
<td>$2.08B</td>
<td>5.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Howmet Aerospace</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>9.24%</td>
<td>$602M</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Lockheed Martin ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. For Return on Equity, Lockheed Martin is at the bottom compared to its peers.
<h3>Discovering Lockheed Martin: A Closer Look</h3>
Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since it won the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in 2001. Aeronautics is Lockheed's largest segment, which derives upward of two-thirds of its revenue from the F-35. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, mainly encompassing the Sikorsky helicopter business; missiles and fire control, which creates missiles and missile defense systems; and space systems, which produces satellites and receives equity income from the United Launch Alliance joint venture.
<h3>Lockheed Martin's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Lockheed Martin's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.34%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Lockheed Martin's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.83%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lockheed Martin's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.79%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lockheed Martin's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.95%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Lockheed Martin's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.2, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Lockheed Martin's Earnings: A Preview

Lockheed Martin shares are trading lower. The company announced management changes for its CFO and senior VP roles.

Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) announced on Thursday that it has named Evan Scott its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44862734/lockheed-martin-announces-chief-financial-officer-transition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CFO, effective immediately</a>.
Scott succeeds Jesus &#8220;Jay&#8221; Malave, who advised the company that he was pursuing other opportunities.
Scott, a 26-year Lockheed Martin finance executive, has served as the company&#8217;s Treasurer and the CFO of two business areas.
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The company will hold its first quarter 2025 earnings results webcast on&nbsp;April 22.&nbsp;
James Taiclet&nbsp;and&nbsp;Maria Ricciardone, vice president, Treasurer, and Investor Relations, will reaffirm the company&#8217;s previously issued 2025 guidance, exclusive of the evolving impacts of tariffs and the recent Next Generation Air Dominance announcement. They will also provide updates on other key topics and answer questions.
Lockheed Martin <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43271143/lockheed-martin-q4-earnings-sales-miss-margin-squeeze-but-backlog-boosts-2025-prospects" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects fiscal 2025</a> net sales of $73.75 billion-$74.75 billion versus the consensus of $74.28 billion. It projects EPS for the fiscal of ~$27-$27.30&nbsp;versus the consensus of $27.24.
In March, BofA Securities analyst&nbsp;Ronald J. Epstein&nbsp;downgraded Lockheed Martin <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44462549/lockheed-martin-stock-dips-as-bofa-analyst-lowers-eps-estimates-forecast-after-air-force-contract-setback" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Buy to Neutral</a> and cut its&nbsp;price forecast from $685 to $485. The White House and U.S. Air Force (USAF) selected Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) over the company as the winner of the $20 billion contract for the Next&nbsp;Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, replacing&nbsp;Lockheed Martin&#8217;s F-22 Raptor.&nbsp;While defense budgets will likely increase, concerns remain regarding Lockheed Martin&#8217;s recent earnings quality, the loss of all six next-generation manned tactical aircraft programs, and the absence of near-term company-specific catalysts, adds the analyst.
LMT&nbsp;Price Action: Lockheed Martin shares are down 4.83% at $454.89 at last check Thursday.
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Management

Lockheed Martin Confirms New CFO, Evan Scott Takes Over For Jesus 'Jay' Malave

Lockheed Martin Appoints Evan Scott As Senior Vice President And CFO; Effective Immediately

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) could play a crucial role in building U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system.
What Happened: In a report published by Reuters on Thursday, the news agency cites six people who are familiar with the matter saying the bid by Musk's SpaceX, Palantir, as well as drone manufacturing startup Anduril, emerged as ‘frontrunners' for the project.
However, the report also suggests that despite the ‘positive signals' to SpaceX, the decision process was still at a nascent stage. The companies met with officials in the Trump administration in the past few weeks to discuss the bid.
In the meetings, the companies have shared their plans for building anywhere between 400 to 1000 satellites, which will track global missile movements. There would also be a separate fleet of 200 ‘attack' satellites, the report said.
Sources cited in the report also suggest that SpaceX has offered its role in the operations as a subscription service, rather than the government owning the technology outright, though officials remain skeptical about the same.
According to the report, SpaceX is eyeing the ‘custody layer' of the operation, which involves satellites tracking missiles. Sources say SpaceX suggests it could cost anywhere between $6 billion to $10 billion to develop these satellites.
Musk's team isn't the only party involved, as there are many players eyeing up the contract. Officials in the report suggest the Pentagon has received interest from over 180 companies. The likes of Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), and more are also expected to be a part of the process. Some experts anticipate that the system could cost hundreds of billions of dollars. 
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Palantir has experienced a surge in value after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44792590/palantir-stock-jumps-9-after-nato-adopts-ai-system-for-military-ops">successfully closed a deal</a> with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its AI-driven software, which finds applications in key military operations.
Elsewhere, Musk's SpaceX continues to lead the private space exploration sector after it completed the Falcon 9 rocket's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44806935/spacex-launches-27th-falcon-9-rocket-from-florida-adds-27-starlink-satellites-to-orbit">27th launch and landing </a>operation from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Musk&#8217;s company has received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44655959/elon-musks-spacex-jeff-bezos-blue-origin-and-boeing-lockheeds-ula-bag-13-5-billion-pentagon-launch-contracts">over $5.9 billion worth</a> of contracts from the U.S. Space Force
The company also deployed 27 additional Starlink satellites to its constellation, bringing the total number of low Earth orbit satellites to well over 7,000. Starlink is now available in over 100 countries across the globe.
However, Musk's DOGE finds itself amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44859945/whistleblower-alleges-doge-involved-in-major-cybersecurity-breach-at-us-labor-agency">a new controversy </a>as a whistleblower alleges that the department was given wide-ranging access to the sensitive data of the U.S. government's National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
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SpaceX, Palantir 'Frontrunners' In Bid To Build Donald Trump's Golden Dome: Report

U.S. major indices traded lower at midday Wednesday, pressured by sharp declines in tech and semiconductor stocks after Washington tightened chip <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">export restrictions to China.</a>
The U.S. government has barred Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) from selling its H20 chips to China — a move that could wipe out an estimated $5.5 billion from the company's projected quarterly revenue. Nvidia shares slid nearly 7%.
Other chipmakers also felt the heat. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) dropped 6% as its MI308 chips fall under the new licensing requirements.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) sank 3.4%, extending the sector&#8217;s losses. Adding to the drag, Dutch chip equipment giant ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) missed quarterly revenue estimates, sending its shares down 5%.
On the macro front, March retail sales surprised to the upside, rising 1.4% month-over-month — topping forecasts of 1.3% and marking the strongest monthly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44837237/march-retail-sales-post-highest-surge-in-over-two-years-as-us-consumers-anticipate-tariff-jitters">gain since January 2023.</a>
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar saw renewed selling pressure, with the dollar index dipping back below 100. Treasury yields were little changed, with the 10-year yield holding steady near 4.33%.
Gold continued its stellar run, surging 2.5% to a fresh record high of $3,320 per ounce as demand for safe-haven assets remains robust.
In commodities, oil prices rebounded sharply, with WTI crude climbing 2% to $62 a barrel. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also edged up 1.3% to around $84,500.
All eyes are now on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is set to speak at the Economic Club of Chicago later this afternoon.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,318.86</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,872.38</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,340.12</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,501.22</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 11:30 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $532.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.1% to $403.09.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;tanked 1.7% to $450.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.5% to $185.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.1%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 2.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers On Wednesday</h3>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>% Change</th>
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<tr>
<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>5.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>4.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>)</td>
<td>4.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>)</td>
<td>3.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Mosaic Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>)</td>
<td>3.84%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Wednesday</h3>
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<thead>
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<th>Company</th>
<th>% Change</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>)</td>
<td>-8.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation </td>
<td>-6.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.</td>
<td>-5.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>-4.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>)</td>
<td>-4.71%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.71% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.11%. Currently, Lockheed Martin has a market capitalization of $112.17 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LMT: If an investor had bought $1000 of LMT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $5,579.48 today based on a price of $478.19 for LMT at the time of writing.
<h3>Lockheed Martin's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Thousands of Boeing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) planes are facing repairs after the FAA received a report of a passenger getting stuck in the onboard bathroom during a flight.
What Happened: The FAA issued a notice to Boeing and proposed an airworthiness report, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-737-bathroom-doors-passenger-stuck-flight-diverted-faa-2025-4?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmaXJzdF9uYW1lIjoiQmFkYXIiLCJsYXN0X25hbWUiOiJTaGFpa2giLCJtZW1iZXJfaWQiOiJiYTk5MjhhNi1kMDcxLTQ0NmItYTczYS1hNjc3N2JlZjUzYjAiLCJlbWFpbCI6ImJhZGFyc2hhaWtoQGJlbnppbmdhLmNvbSIsInN1YiI6ImJhOTkyOGE2LWQwNzEtNDQ2Yi1hNzNhLWE2Nzc3YmVmNTNiMCIsImlhdCI6MTc0NDcxNTk4NSwiZXhwIjoxNzUyNDkxOTg1LCJhdWQiOiJCNnNJWEtMaWluIiwiaXNzIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnVzaW5lc3NpbnNpZGVyLmNvbSIsImp0aSI6IjU1ZWUyMTJmLTY0MDUtNGRlYS04NGZjLTFkOGJjZDNlMjYzNSJ9.l6QDrj0qGmiSJ7EHvUtBK0kQX1xjNnyv4YB7dVGoFJo&amp;accountCreated=true&amp;type=social">reported</a> Business Insider. The modifications involve 2,612 Boeing planes from the 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 Max 8, and 737 Max 9 series in the U.S.
The FAA has identified door latches with four different part numbers that need replacement. The agency said that the crew couldn't get the door to open during the flight, which forced the plane to make an unscheduled landing.
The FAA noted that if a passenger is stuck in the lavatory, they could be at risk in an ‘otherwise survivable emergency event' such as severe turbulence or a medical emergency. The modifications could cost Boeing over $3.4 million.
Why it matters: The news comes in when Boeing has been on a recovery run after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/25/04/44729849/boeing-gets-a-boost-as-vietjet-secures-300-million-financing-considers-787-purchase-and-expands-24-billion-max-order-report">Vietjet secured $300 million</a> in financing, which would help the airlines expand its fleet with Boeing aircrafts.
Boeing has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44580705/boeing-charting-a-quiet-comeback-aircraft-maker-bags-five-major-contracts-in-last-10-days-heres-what-its-chart-shows?_gl=1&#x2A;1ohrr47&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MTAyNDAzNDc2Ni4xNzQ0NjkyMDU5&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;R1MxLjEuMTc0NDcxNzcwOS42LjEuMTc0NDcxNzc2Mi43LjAuMA..&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTc0NDcxNzcyNS42LjEuMTc0NDcxNzc4OS4wLjAuMA..">secured other contracts</a> with various entities as it tries to come out of a difficult period that was marred by safety concerns, halts in production, and labor disputes, among other problems.
Elsewhere, Boeing and Lockheed Martin Corp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) ULA (United Launch Alliance) has secured over $5.3 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44655959/elon-musks-spacex-jeff-bezos-blue-origin-and-boeing-lockheeds-ula-bag-13-5-billion-pentagon-launch-contracts">U.S. government contracts </a>to conduct 19 missions.
However, the aircraft manufacturer may not be out of troubled waters yet as the company faces fresh problems with the Trump administration's import tariffs on Chinese goods prompting China to halt all imports of Boeing aircrafts within the country, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-15/china-tells-airlines-stop-taking-boeing-jets-as-trump-tariffs-expand-trade-war">notes</a>.
Price action: BA stock has declined 7.38% YTD and currently trades for $159.28, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Faulty Bathroom Latches Could Cost Boeing $3.4 Million Following FAA Directive

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reiterated confidence in Palantir Technologies Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) growth prospects after the software firm disclosed a deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization amid its growing &#8220;federal and commercial&#8221; portfolio.
What Happened: Ives said in a X post that Palantir remains one of Wedbush's "top names,&#8221; and the firm&#8217;s deal with NATO presents an opportunity for the software maker to &#8220;capitalize on.&#8221;
He highlighted that the deal was "another validation sign" for the PLTR as it continues "to generate unprecedented traction for its entire portfolio across both federal and commercial."
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&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1912058120664129718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Tom Nash, the co-founder of Stock MVP, said in a post, "People who still bet against $PLTR in 2025, should not be investing."
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&mdash; Tom Nash (@iamtomnash) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamtomnash/status/1911834664589017553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Ives reshared Shay Boloor's post, a podcast host at Stockwits, who pointed out that the defense sector was "evolving" after the NATO and PLTR deal, which also uplifted all the defense stocks. However, the stocks were lower in premarket on Tuesday.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Another clear sign that defense is evolving &#8212; not around jets, tanks, or missiles, but software. And not just any software. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PLTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PLTR</a> software. In just 6 months, NATO went from outlining a need to deploying a fully OS. Great to see Europe take ownership of their defense.
&mdash; Shay Boloor (@StockSavvyShay) <a href="https://twitter.com/StockSavvyShay/status/1912065104776204577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<td>U.S. Defense Stocks</td>
<td>Tuesday&#8217;s Premarket</td>
<td>Monday&#8217;s Performance</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>1.18%</td>
<td>4.60%</td>
<td>23.81%</td>
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<td>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>0.44%</td>
<td>0.77%</td>
<td>6.81%</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.01%</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
<td>14.49%</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>-0.07%</td>
<td>0.09%</td>
<td>-1.43%</td>
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<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>-3.13%</td>
<td>1.56%</td>
<td>-7.33%</td>
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<td>RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>-0.18%</td>
<td>0.69%</td>
<td>11.32%</td>
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<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>-0.54%</td>
<td>2.38%</td>
<td>10.33%</td>
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<td>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>-0.23%</td>
<td>1.83%</td>
<td>6.62%</td>
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<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>-1.93%</td>
<td>1.42%</td>
<td>15.05%</td>
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<td>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>-0.32%</td>
<td>1.21%</td>
<td>-3.63%</td>
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<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
<td>0.30%</td>
<td>7.39%</td>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44807265/cathie-wood-says-shock-therapy-from-trumps-trade-moves-may-end-prolonged-economic-slump">Cathie Wood Says &#8216;Shock Therapy&#8217; From Trump&#8217;s Trade Moves May End Prolonged Economic Slump</a>
Why It Matters: On Monday, NATO and Palantir announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44792590/palantir-stock-jumps-9-after-nato-adopts-ai-system-for-military-ops">completion of NATO&#8217;s acquisition</a> of the Palantir Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO) for deployment within Allied Command Operations (ACO). The deal was made on March 25. However, the financial terms were not disclosed.
MSS NATO equips military commanders and warfighters with a secure artificial intelligence-powered platform for core operations. It enhances intelligence fusion, targeting, battlespace awareness, and planning, enabling faster decision-making through diverse AI applications.
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) intends to leverage MSS NATO to accelerate the adoption of other advanced technologies developed across NATO, signifying a strong North American and European tech partnership.
The U.S. military already utilizes Palantir&#8217;s Maven technology, a system that was further supported by a $99.8 million five-year contract awarded last September.
Price Action: PLTR rose 1.18% in premarket to $93.71 apiece, whereas Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), the exchange-traded fund tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was up 0.16% to $458.22.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate that PLTR has a weaker price trend over the short term, while it has stayed strong over the medium and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid at the 99.25th percentile, whereas its growth and value rankings were mixed; more details on the fundamentals are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/PLTR"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="987" height="142" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15073959/PLTR-EDGE-E.png" alt="" class="wp-image-872006" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15073959/PLTR-EDGE-E.png 987w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15073959/PLTR-EDGE-E-300x43.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15073959/PLTR-EDGE-E-768x110.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">Benzinga&#8217;s analysis of 25 analysts</a> shows a consensus &#8220;sell&#8221; rating for the stock, with an average price target of $69.98, ranging from $7.5 to $125. Recent ratings from DA Davidson, Loop Capital, and William Blair average $103, suggesting a 10.2% potential upside.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="395" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15074017/PLTR-new-new-april-15-anr-1024x395.png" alt="" class="wp-image-872008" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15074017/PLTR-new-new-april-15-anr-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15074017/PLTR-new-new-april-15-anr-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15074017/PLTR-new-new-april-15-anr-768x297.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15074017/PLTR-new-new-april-15-anr.png 1137w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
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