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LMT Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

LMT has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 16.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.59%
Dividends per Share 12m 16.35
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.40%
Overall Dividend Rating 69.60%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.81%
Payout Ratio 45.3%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -19.8% (S&P 500: 17.8%)
Total Return 5y: 28.9% (S&P 500: 104.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TDG 79,608 M 5.48% 17.2%
BSP 70,287 M 2.41% 8.76%
ACLN 8,665 M 2.79% 7.42%
RHM 81,694 M 0.65% 11.0%
LMT 102,099 M 3.59% 4.81%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
HWM 70,946 M 74.7% 85.9%
TDG 79,608 M 59.5% 41.6%
SAF 144,484 M 50.4% 88.0%
HO 56,987 M 53.9% 89.5%
ACLN 8,665 M 52.6% 100%

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LMT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-26 Quarterly 3.3 0% N/A
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% 0.67%
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% 0.62%
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 7.7% 0.83%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-24 Quarterly 2.6 0% 0.72%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-25 Quarterly 2.6 0% 0.68%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-26 Quarterly 2.6 0% 0.77%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-24 Quarterly 2.6 8.3% 0.7%
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-25 Quarterly 2.4 0% 0.61%
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-26 Quarterly 2.4 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-27 Quarterly 2.4 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-27 Quarterly 2.4 9.1% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-27 Quarterly 2.2 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-28 Quarterly 2.2 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-29 Quarterly 2.2 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-28 Quarterly 2.2 10% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-28 Quarterly 2 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-22 Quarterly 2 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-23 Quarterly 2 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-29 Quarterly 2 9.9% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-22 Quarterly 1.82 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-23 Quarterly 1.82 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-24 Quarterly 1.82 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-30 Quarterly 1.82 10.3% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-23 Quarterly 1.65 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-24 Quarterly 1.65 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-24 Quarterly 1.65 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-24 Quarterly 1.65 10% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-25 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-26 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-27 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-26 Quarterly 1.5 12.8% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-26 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-27 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-28 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-27 Quarterly 1.33 15.7% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-27 Quarterly 1.15 0% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-03 2013-06-28 Quarterly 1.15 0% N/A

LMT Dividend FAQ

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a leading aerospace and defense company that operates through four main segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space. The company is a major player in the development and manufacture of advanced technology systems, products, and services for the US government and international customers.

What is the Dividend Yield of LMT?

As of August 2025, LMT`s dividend yield is 3.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 16.4 USD by the current share price of 437.56.

Does LMT pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, LMT paid a dividend of 16.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-02 and the payout was 3.3 USD.

How often does LMT pay dividends?

LMT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LMT has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-02.

Will LMT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lockheed Martin (LMT) is 2025-09-02.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LMT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Lockheed Martin (LMT) is 2025-09-02.

What is the Dividend Growth of LMT?

LMT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.40% per year.
Strong growth: LMT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LMT?

LMT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.81%. If you bought LMT's shares at 339.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (16.4 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.81% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LMT?

LMT Payout Consistency is 98.4%. 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.

Does LMT have a good Dividend Yield?

LMT`s 3.59% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LMT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LMT is 45.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LMT?

LMT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.60%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LMT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LMT`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Lockheed Martin`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.10% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Lockheed Martin ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-01-04 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 437,931,000
1995 378,600,000 -13.55%
1996 369,000,000 -2.54%
1997 373,800,000 +1.3%
1998 380,300,000 +1.74%
1999 387,100,000 +1.79%
2000 420,000,000 +8.5%
2001 436,000,000 +3.81%
2002 446,428,600 +2.39%
2003 440,909,100 -1.24%
2004 439,285,700 -0.37%
2005 434,558,800 -1.08%
2006 420,731,700 -3.18%
2007 417,000,000 -0.89%
2008 398,000,000 -4.56%
2009 378,000,000 -5.03%
2010 353,000,000 -6.61%
2011 329,000,000 -6.8%
2012 328,000,000 -0.3%
2013 326,300,000 -0.52%
2014 320,600,000 -1.75%
2015 310,200,000 -3.24%
2016 295,200,000 -4.84%
2017 285,900,000 -3.15%
2018 285,500,000 -0.14%
2019 283,300,000 -0.77%
2020 281,000,000 -0.81%
2021 274,300,000 -2.38%
2022 258,300,000 -5.83%
2023 246,100,000 -4.72%
2024 237,000,000 -3.7%
2025 234,300,000 -1.14%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-16 15:46