Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) beats the adjusted EPS consensus of approximately $7.19 per share in its Q2 2026 results (July 23, 2026)
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Published on 17. July 2026
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Predicted for 23. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
LMT reports Q2 2026 on July 23 (before open). Analyst consensus ~$7.19 adjusted EPS, revenue ~$19.37B. Active US-Iran military escalation, elevated DoD procurement, and European defence spending are structural tailwinds. The F-35 programme and LTAMDS contracts provide revenue visibility. Historically, LMT has beaten EPS consensus in ~75% of the last 16 quarters. No direct prediction market; estimate from historical beat rate and geopolitical tailwinds.
Data basis for this prediction
- Yahoo Finance: LMT Q2 2026 Earnings Preview, Konsens-EPS ~7,19 USD, Umsatz ~19,37 Mrd. USD — 17.07.2026
- Brent +10% Woche / US-Iran-Eskalation als DoD-Nachfragetreiber — Trading Economics, 17.07.2026
- LMT F-35-Programm und LTAMDS-Aufträge 2026 — LMT Investor Relations
- MarketBeat / Yahoo Finance: LMT historische EPS-Beat-Rate ~75% — Stand Juli 2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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