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Lockheed Martin addresses Q2 setback with new oversight and focus on F-35 production
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Jim Taiclet, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | Lockheed Martin Corporation

Just a month after reporting disappointing second-quarter earnings, Lockheed Martin has shifted its focus from addressing immediate concerns to improving operational performance. The company recently lowered its 2025 earnings forecast to $21.85, following significant order losses in several non-core segments and a reduction in F-35 orders by the Air Force earlier in the quarter. Despite these setbacks, Lockheed Martin maintained its free cash flow guidance for 2025 and stated it would implement stricter oversight of its aeronautics and rotary systems units.

Lockheed Martin expects continued strong demand for the F-35, projecting production to remain around 156 aircraft per year. The company also aims to secure contracts linked to Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" initiative, which it sees as a potential source of future funding.

Management has acknowledged issues in the Aeronautics and Rotary & Mission Systems programs, including order cancellations and other challenges. To address these problems, Lockheed Martin is restructuring contracts on major aerospace projects and speeding up software development efforts.

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The company remains confident that its large backlog will support stable cash flow over the next few years. In its Q2 earnings statement, Lockheed Martin said: "Overall, the company's foundation remains solid and resilient. In the second quarter, sales of $18 billion grew sequentially, as we continued to drive supply chain improvements and ramp capacity on needed deterrent capabilities."

While Lockheed Martin has faced criticism for lapses in operational discipline and meeting customer demands efficiently, leadership has stressed a renewed focus on financial discipline. Although cash flow was weak during the second quarter, the company reaffirmed its goal of achieving its free cash flow target for this year.

Looking ahead to next year, Lockheed Martin anticipates lower cash flow due to increased pension contributions and reduced tax benefits related to R&D expenses. However, management believes these factors will have only a minor effect unless delivery performance does not improve.

The contractor is seeking new revenue streams beyond traditional defense contracts. It considers Golden Dome-related missile system contracts an important growth area.

Despite recent underperformance compared to peers in the sector—at a time when defense spending is rising rapidly worldwide—Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about Lockheed Martin's outlook. Increased defense budgets from European governments have benefited many contractors; however, some companies have struggled to capitalize fully on this trend.

Recent events such as conflict in Iran have highlighted the importance of advanced fighter jets like the F-35. Yet ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and delivery challenges have made some customers reluctant to place new orders with Lockheed Martin.

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