LOCKHEED MARTIN REPORTS $75 BILLION IN 2025 SALES AND RECORD $194 BILLION BACKLOG
BETHESDA, Md. -- For the fourth quarter of 2025, Lockheed Martin reported sales of $20.3 billion, an increase from $18.6 billion in the same period the previous year. Net earnings for the quarter reached $1.3 billion, compared to $527 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the full year, the company recorded total sales of $75.0 billion, a 6 percent increase over 2024.
The company ended 2025 with a record backlog of $194 billion. Performance in the fourth quarter was supported by increased demand for defense systems, following a year where the company invested more than $3.5 billion into production capacity and new technologies. Management indicated that the 2026 outlook includes expected sales growth of approximately 5 percent and free cash flow between $6.5 billion and $6.8 billion.
Cash from operations in the fourth quarter totaled $3.2 billion, while free cash flow was $2.8 billion. These figures followed an $860 million pension contribution. Full-year net earnings were $5.0 billion, which included a $479 million pension settlement charge.
INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
Aeronautics
Fourth quarter 2025 sales in the Aeronautics segment rose to $7.7 billion from $7.2 billion in 2024. The increase was primarily driven by higher volume on the F-35 program. Operating profit for the segment was $795 million, compared to $695 million in the prior year period. For the full year, the segment recognized $950 million in losses related to a classified program.
Missiles and Fire Control
Sales for the Missiles and Fire Control segment reached $3.3 billion in the fourth quarter, up from $3.0 billion in 2024. The growth was attributed to increased production of tactical missiles and integrated air and missile defense systems. Operating profit for the quarter was $450 million. This follows a 2024 fourth quarter that included $1.3 billion in losses on classified programs.
Rotary and Mission Systems
Fourth quarter 2025 sales increased to $4.8 billion from $4.4 billion in 2024. The growth was driven by higher volume in integrated warfare systems and sensors. Operating profit for the segment was $510 million. During 2025, the segment recorded $665 million in program losses related to helicopter initiatives.
Space
Sales in the Space segment for the fourth quarter totaled $3.5 billion, compared to $3.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was largely due to higher volume on strategic and missile defense programs and national security space projects. Operating profit for the segment rose to $303 million from $255 million in the prior year period.