Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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Sales increased 4% to
$18.0 billion -
Net earnings of
$1.7 billion , or$7.28 per share -
Cash from operations of
$1.4 billion and free cash flow of$955 million -
Returned
$1.5 billion of cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases - Reaffirms 2025 financial outlook
"The momentum we created last year continued into the first quarter of 2025, with sales growing 4% year-over-year and free cash flow generation of
"We are focused on operational excellence to drive the timely and efficient execution of our
Summary Financial Results
The following table presents the company's summary financial results.
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Quarters Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Sales |
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$ 17,963 |
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$ 17,195 |
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Business segment operating profit1 |
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$ 2,085 |
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$ 1,745 |
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Unallocated items |
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FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment |
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379 |
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406 |
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Intangible asset amortization expense |
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(64) |
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(61) |
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Other, net |
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(28) |
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(61) |
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Total unallocated items |
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287 |
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284 |
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Consolidated operating profit |
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$ 2,372 |
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$ 2,029 |
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Net earnings |
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$ 1,712 |
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$ 1,545 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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$ 7.28 |
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$ 6.39 |
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Cash from operations |
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$ 1,409 |
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$ 1,635 |
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Capital expenditures |
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(454) |
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(378) |
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Free cash flow1 |
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$ 955 |
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$ 1,257 |
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Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release for more information. |
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Cash from operations in the first quarter of 2025 was
During the quarter ended
2025 Financial Outlook
The company's financial outlook for 2025 and other sections of this news release contain forward-looking statements, which reflect the company's judgment based on the information available at the time of this news release. The financial outlook for 2025 assumes the company's programs are funded by and at levels consistent with the full year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 signed by the President on
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(in millions, except per share data) |
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2025 Outlook |
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Sales |
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Business segment operating profit1 |
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Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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Cash from operations |
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Capital expenditures |
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Free cash flow1 |
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1 |
Business segment operating profit and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release for more information. |
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Segment Results
The company operates in four business segments organized based on the nature of products and services offered: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC),
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(in millions) |
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Quarters Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Sales |
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Aeronautics |
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$ 7,057 |
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$ 6,845 |
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Missiles and Fire Control |
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3,373 |
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2,993 |
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4,328 |
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4,088 |
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Space |
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3,205 |
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3,269 |
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Total sales |
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$ 17,963 |
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$ 17,195 |
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Operating profit |
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Aeronautics |
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$ 720 |
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$ 679 |
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Missiles and Fire Control |
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465 |
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311 |
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521 |
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430 |
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Space |
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379 |
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325 |
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Total business segment operating profit |
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2,085 |
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1,745 |
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Unallocated items |
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FAS/CAS operating adjustment |
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379 |
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406 |
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Intangible asset amortization expense |
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(64) |
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(61) |
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Other, net |
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(28) |
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(61) |
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Total unallocated items |
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287 |
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284 |
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Total consolidated operating profit |
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$ 2,372 |
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$ 2,029 |
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For information on factors impacting comparability of the company's segment sales, operating profit and operating margins, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
Consolidated net profit booking rate adjustments increased segment operating profit by approximately
Aeronautics
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(in millions) |
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Quarters Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Sales |
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$ 7,057 |
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$ 6,845 |
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Operating profit |
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720 |
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679 |
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Operating margin |
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10.2 % |
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9.9 % |
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Aeronautics' sales during the quarter ended March 30, 2025 increased $212 million, or 3%, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily driven by a
Aeronautics' operating profit during the quarter ended March 30, 2025 increased $41 million, or 6%, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was attributable to two main factors: a
Missiles and Fire Control
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(in millions) |
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Quarters Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Sales |
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$ 3,373 |
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$ 2,993 |
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Operating profit |
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465 |
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311 |
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Operating margin |
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13.8 % |
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10.4 % |
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MFC's sales during the quarter ended March 30, 2025 increased $380 million, or 13%, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily driven by a
MFC's operating profit during the quarter ended
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(in millions) |
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Quarters Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Sales |
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$ 4,328 |
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$ 4,088 |
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Operating profit |
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521 |
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430 |
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Operating margin |
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12.0 % |
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10.5 % |
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RMS' sales during the quarter ended
RMS' operating profit during the quarter ended
Space
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(in millions) |
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Quarters Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Sales |
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$ 3,205 |
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$ 3,269 |
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Operating profit |
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379 |
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325 |
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Operating margin |
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11.8 % |
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9.9 % |
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Space's sales during the quarter ended
Space's operating profit during the quarter ended
Total equity (losses)/earnings (ULA) represented approximately
Income Taxes
The company's effective income tax rate was 15.9% and 15.8% for the quarters ended
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release contains the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures (as defined by
Business segment operating profit
Business segment operating profit represents operating profit from the company's business segments before unallocated income and expense. This measure is used by the company's senior management in evaluating the performance of its business segments and is a performance goal in the company's annual incentive plan. Business segment operating margin is calculated by dividing business segment operating profit by sales. The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measure business segment operating profit with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, consolidated operating profit.
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(in millions) |
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2025 Outlook |
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Business segment operating profit (non-GAAP) |
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FAS/CAS operating adjustment1 |
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~1,520 |
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Intangible asset amortization expense |
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~(240) |
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Other, net |
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~(465) |
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Consolidated operating profit (GAAP) |
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Reflects the amount by which total CAS pension cost of |
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Free cash flow
Free cash flow is cash from operations less capital expenditures. The company's capital expenditures are comprised of equipment and facilities infrastructure and information technology (inclusive of costs for the development or purchase of internal-use software that are capitalized). The company uses free cash flow to evaluate its business performance and overall liquidity and it is a performance goal in the company's annual and long-term incentive plans. The company believes free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it represents the amount of cash generated from operations after reinvesting in the business and that may be available to return to stockholders and creditors (through dividends, stock repurchases and debt repayments) or available to fund acquisitions or other investments. The entire free cash flow amount is not necessarily available for discretionary expenditures, however, because it does not account for certain mandatory expenditures, such as the repayment of maturing debt and future pension contributions.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and are based on
- the company's reliance on contracts with the
U.S. Government , which are dependent onU.S. Government funding and can be terminated for convenience, and the company's ability to negotiate favorable contract terms; - budget uncertainty, the risk of future budget cuts, the impact of continuing resolution funding mechanisms, the debt ceiling and the potential for government shutdowns, and changing funding and acquisition priorities;
- risks related to the development, production, sustainment, performance, schedule, cost and requirements of complex and technologically advanced programs, including the F-35 program;
- planned production rates and orders for significant programs, compliance with stringent performance and reliability standards, and materials availability, including government furnished equipment;
- the timing of contract awards or contract definitization, achievement of performance milestones, customer acceptance of product deliveries, and receipt of customer payments;
- the company's ability to recover costs under
U.S. Government contracts and the mix of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts; - customer procurement and other policies, laws, regulations and executive actions that affect the company and its industry, programs, future opportunities, and financial performance, including those relating to mission priorities, competing domestic and international spending, contracting terms (such as fixed-price requirements), treatment of contractor performance issues, and contractor access to competitive opportunities;
- performance and financial viability of key suppliers, teammates, joint ventures (including
United Launch Alliance ), joint venture partners, subcontractors and customers; - economic, industry, business and political conditions including their effects on governmental policy;
- the impact of inflation and other cost pressures;
- government actions that restrict or prevent the sale or delivery of the company's products (such as delays in approvals for exports requiring Congressional notification);
- foreign policy and international trade actions taken by governments such as tariffs, sanctions, embargoes, export and import controls, buying preferences, and other trade restrictions;
- the company's success expanding into and doing business in adjacent markets and internationally and the risks posed by international sales;
- changes in non-
U.S. national priorities and government budgets and planned orders, including potential effects from fluctuations in currency exchange rates; - the competitive environment for the company's products and services;
- the company's ability to develop and commercialize new technologies and products, including emerging digital and network technologies and capabilities;
- the company's ability to benefit fully from or adequately protect its intellectual property rights;
- the company's ability to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce and the impact of work stoppages or other labor disruptions;
- cyber or other security threats or other disruptions faced by the company or its suppliers;
- the company's ability to implement and continue, and the timing and impact of, capitalization changes such as share repurchases, dividend payments and financing transactions;
- the accuracy of the company's estimates and projections;
- changes in pension plan assumptions and actual returns on pension assets; cash funding requirements and pension risk transfers and associated settlement charges;
- realizing the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or divestitures, investments, joint ventures, teaming arrangements or internal reorganizations, and market volatility affecting the fair value of investments that are marked to market;
- the company's efforts to increase the efficiency of its operations and improve the affordability of its products and services, including through digital transformation and cost reduction initiatives;
- the risk of an impairment of the company's assets, including the potential impairment of goodwill and intangibles;
- the availability and adequacy of the company's insurance and indemnities;
- compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and customer requirements relating to environmental matters;
- the impact of public health crises, natural disasters and other severe weather conditions on the company's business and financial results, including supply chain disruptions and delays, employee absences, and program delays;
- changes in accounting,
U.S. or foreign tax, export or other laws, regulations, and policies and their interpretation or application, and changes in the amount or reevaluation of uncertain tax positions; and - the outcome of legal proceedings, bid protests, environmental remediation efforts, audits, administrative reviews, government investigations or government allegations that the company has failed to comply with law, other contingencies and
U.S. Government identification of deficiencies in its business systems.
These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. For a discussion identifying additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see the company's filings with the
The company's actual financial results likely will be different from those projected due to the inherent nature of projections. Given these uncertainties, forward-looking statements should not be relied on in making investment decisions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of its issuance. Except where required by applicable law, the company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements after the date of this news release to reflect subsequent events, changed circumstances, changes in expectations, or the estimates and assumptions associated with them. The forward-looking statements in this news release are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by the federal securities laws.
Consolidated Statements of Earnings1
(unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
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Quarters Ended |
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Sales |
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$ 17,963 |
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$ 17,195 |
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Operating costs and expenses |
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(15,640) |
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(15,202) |
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Gross profit |
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2,323 |
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1,993 |
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Other income, net |
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49 |
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36 |
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Operating profit |
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2,372 |
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2,029 |
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Interest expense |
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(268) |
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(255) |
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Non-service FAS pension (expense) income |
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(98) |
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16 |
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Other non-operating income, net |
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30 |
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45 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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2,036 |
|
1,835 |
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Income tax expense |
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(324) |
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(290) |
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Net earnings |
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$ 1,712 |
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$ 1,545 |
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Effective tax rate |
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15.9 % |
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15.8 % |
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Earnings per common share |
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Basic |
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$ 7.30 |
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$ 6.42 |
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Diluted |
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$ 7.28 |
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$ 6.39 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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Basic |
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234.4 |
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240.7 |
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Diluted |
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235.3 |
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241.6 |
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Common shares reported in stockholders' equity at end of period |
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233 |
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239 |
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1 |
The company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of the calendar quarter to align its financial closing with its business processes, which was on |
Business Segment Summary Operating Results
(unaudited; in millions)
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Quarters Ended |
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% Change |
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Sales |
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Aeronautics |
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$ 7,057 |
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$ 6,845 |
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3 % |
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Missiles and Fire Control |
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3,373 |
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2,993 |
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13 % |
|
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4,328 |
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4,088 |
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6 % |
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Space |
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3,205 |
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3,269 |
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(2 %) |
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Total sales |
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$ 17,963 |
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$ 17,195 |
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4 % |
|
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Operating profit |
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|
|
|
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Aeronautics |
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$ 720 |
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$ 679 |
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6 % |
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Missiles and Fire Control |
|
465 |
|
311 |
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50 % |
|
|
|
521 |
|
430 |
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21 % |
|
Space |
|
379 |
|
325 |
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17 % |
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Total business segment operating profit |
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2,085 |
|
1,745 |
|
19 % |
|
Unallocated items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAS/CAS operating adjustment |
|
379 |
|
406 |
|
|
|
Intangible asset amortization expense |
|
(64) |
|
(61) |
|
|
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Other, net |
|
(28) |
|
(61) |
|
|
|
Total unallocated items |
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287 |
|
284 |
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1 % |
|
Total consolidated operating profit |
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$ 2,372 |
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$ 2,029 |
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17 % |
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Operating margin |
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|
|
|
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Aeronautics |
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10.2 % |
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9.9 % |
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Missiles and Fire Control |
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13.8 % |
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10.4 % |
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|
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12.0 % |
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10.5 % |
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Space |
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11.8 % |
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9.9 % |
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Total business segment operating margin |
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11.6 % |
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10.1 % |
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Total consolidated operating margin |
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13.2 % |
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11.8 % |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except par value)
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2024 |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
|
|
|
|
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ 1,803 |
|
$ 2,483 |
|
Receivables, net |
|
2,024 |
|
2,351 |
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Contract assets |
|
14,677 |
|
12,957 |
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Inventories |
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3,599 |
|
3,474 |
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Other current assets |
|
698 |
|
584 |
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Total current assets |
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22,801 |
|
21,849 |
|
|
|
|
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|
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
8,713 |
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8,726 |
|
|
|
11,076 |
|
11,067 |
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Intangible assets, net |
|
1,952 |
|
2,015 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
3,568 |
|
3,557 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
|
8,559 |
|
8,403 |
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Total assets |
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$ 56,669 |
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$ 55,617 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Liabilities and equity |
|
|
|
|
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Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
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Accounts payable |
|
$ 3,821 |
|
$ 2,222 |
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Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes |
|
2,391 |
|
3,125 |
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Contract liabilities |
|
9,375 |
|
9,795 |
|
Current maturities of long-term debt |
|
1,643 |
|
643 |
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Other current liabilities |
|
3,957 |
|
3,635 |
|
Total current liabilities |
|
21,187 |
|
19,420 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Long-term debt, net |
|
18,661 |
|
19,627 |
|
Accrued pension liabilities |
|
4,815 |
|
4,791 |
|
Other noncurrent liabilities |
|
5,323 |
|
5,446 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
49,986 |
|
49,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders' equity |
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, |
|
233 |
|
234 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
— |
|
— |
|
Retained earnings |
|
14,773 |
|
14,551 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
(8,323) |
|
(8,452) |
|
Total stockholders' equity |
|
6,683 |
|
6,333 |
|
Total liabilities and equity |
|
$ 56,669 |
|
$ 55,617 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited; in millions)
|
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Quarters Ended |
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|
|
|
|
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Operating activities |
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ 1,712 |
|
$ 1,545 |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
397 |
|
351 |
Stock-based compensation |
|
60 |
|
61 |
Deferred income taxes |
|
(34) |
|
(77) |
Changes in assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Receivables, net |
|
327 |
|
(125) |
Contract assets |
|
(1,720) |
|
(867) |
Inventories |
|
(125) |
|
(146) |
Accounts payable |
|
1,680 |
|
1,301 |
Contract liabilities |
|
(420) |
|
(445) |
Income taxes |
|
339 |
|
341 |
Qualified defined benefit pension plans |
|
111 |
|
(1) |
Other, net |
|
(918) |
|
(303) |
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
1,409 |
|
1,635 |
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
(454) |
|
(378) |
Other, net |
|
24 |
|
6 |
Net cash (used for) investing activities |
|
(430) |
|
(372) |
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
Issuance of long-term debt, net of related costs |
|
— |
|
1,980 |
Repurchases of common stock |
|
(750) |
|
(1,000) |
Dividends paid |
|
(796) |
|
(780) |
Other, net |
|
(113) |
|
(115) |
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities |
|
(1,659) |
|
85 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(680) |
|
1,348 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
2,483 |
|
1,442 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ 1,803 |
|
$ 2,790 |
|
|
|
|
|
Selected Financial Data
(unaudited; in millions)
|
|
|
2025 Outlook |
|
2024 Actual |
|
Total FAS (expense) income and CAS cost |
|
|
|
|
|
FAS pension (expense) income |
|
$ (445) |
|
$ 2 |
|
Less: CAS pension cost |
|
1,570 |
|
1,684 |
|
Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment |
|
$ 1,125 |
|
$ 1,686 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service and non-service cost reconciliation |
|
|
|
|
|
FAS pension service cost |
|
$ (50) |
|
$ (60) |
|
Less: CAS pension cost |
|
1,570 |
|
1,684 |
|
FAS/CAS pension operating adjustment |
|
1,520 |
|
1,624 |
|
Non-service FAS pension (expense) income |
|
(395) |
|
62 |
|
Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment |
|
$ 1,125 |
|
$ 1,686 |
Other Financial and Operating Information
(unaudited; in millions, except for aircraft deliveries and weeks)
|
Backlog |
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
Aeronautics |
|
$ 57,476 |
|
$ 62,763 |
|
Missiles and Fire Control |
|
40,637 |
|
38,783 |
|
|
|
39,113 |
|
38,117 |
|
Space |
|
35,748 |
|
36,377 |
|
Total backlog |
|
$ 172,974 |
|
$ 176,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarters Ended |
||
|
Aircraft Deliveries |
|
|
|
|
|
F-35 |
|
47 |
|
— |
|
F-16 |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
C-130J |
|
1 |
|
4 |
|
Government helicopter programs |
|
9 |
|
13 |
|
Commercial helicopter programs |
|
1 |
|
— |
|
Number of Weeks in Reporting Period 1 |
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
First quarter |
|
13 |
13 |
|
Second quarter |
|
13 |
13 |
|
Third quarter |
|
13 |
13 |
|
Fourth quarter |
|
13 |
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
Calendar quarters are typically comprised of 13 weeks. However, the company closes its books and records on the last Sunday of each month, except for the month of Dec., as its fiscal year ends on |
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