Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), a leading player in the aerospace and defense industry, is gearing up for its quarterly earnings release on April 22, 2025. Analysts are projecting an earnings per share (EPS) of $6.32 and revenue of approximately $17.8 billion.
Recently, the company experienced a significant executive change, with CFO Jay Malave departing. This led to a 6% drop in the stock price at market opening, though it later recovered to a 2% decline. Despite this, Lockheed Martin has reassured investors by reaffirming its 2025 guidance.
Evan Scott, a 26-year veteran of Lockheed Martin, has been appointed as the new CFO. Scott’s extensive experience, including roles as treasurer and CFO of two business units, positions him well to navigate the company’s financial landscape. His appointment aims to stabilize investor confidence during this transition.
Lockheed Martin’s financial metrics provide insight into its market position. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.53 and a price-to-sales ratio of 1.53. These figures reflect the market’s valuation of its earnings and revenue. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 1.78, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is 18.17.
The company’s financial leverage is indicated by a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.20. This suggests a significant reliance on debt financing. Additionally, Lockheed Martin’s current ratio of 1.13 shows its ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets, ensuring operational stability.
