LMT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield
LMT has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 13.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| LMT NYSE Lockheed Martin |
123,099 M | 2.54% | 4.47% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| LDO MI Leonardo S.p.A. |
32,462 M | 53.69% | 99.0% |
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
15,919 M | 44.39% | 99.0% |
| RHM XETRA Rheinmetall |
53,710 M | 36.65% | 100.0% |
| HAG XETRA Hensoldt |
10,221 M | 23.01% | 100.0% |
| AIR PA Airbus SE |
174,512 M | 22.46% | 99.0% |
| AM PA Dassault Aviation |
25,170 M | 19.32% | 100.0% |
LMT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-25 | Quarterly | 3.45 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-26 | Quarterly | 3.45 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-27 | Quarterly | 3.45 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-30 | Quarterly | 3.45 | +4.5% | 0.76% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 3.3 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-27 | Quarterly | 3.3 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-28 | Quarterly | 3.3 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 3.3 | +4.8% | 0.63% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 3.15 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 3.15 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-29 | Quarterly | 3.15 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-29 | Quarterly | 3.15 | +5% | 0.71% |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-22 | Quarterly | 3 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-23 | Quarterly | 3 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-24 | Quarterly | 3 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-30 | Quarterly | 3 | +7.1% | 0.63% |
| 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-23 | Quarterly | 2.8 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 2.8 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-25 | Quarterly | 2.8 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-27 | Quarterly | 2.8 | 0% | 0.83% |
LMT Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, LMT's dividend yield is 2.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 13.8 USD by the current share price of 519.56.
As of September 2026, LMT paid a dividend of 13.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-01 and the payout was 3.45 USD.
LMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LMT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LMT for the next payments are between 3.502 (+1.5%) and 3.61 (+4.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.75%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 3.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lockheed Martin (LMT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Lockheed Martin (LMT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.19% per year. Strong growth: LMT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
LMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.47%. If you bought LMT's shares at 309.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (13.8 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.47% of your original purchase price.
LMT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Lockheed Martin has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
LMT's 2.54% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LMT is 50.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
LMT's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.71%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
LMT Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-18 02:37 UTC