LOCKHEED MARTIN RAISES 2026 GUIDANCE AGAIN

Lockheed Martin posted third-quarter diluted earnings per share of $7.97, up from $6.95 a year earlier, as sales rose 11% to $20.7 billion. The defense contractor raised its full-year 2026 guidance for the second straight quarter, lifting the EPS range to $30.35-$30.75 from the $29.95-$30.65 set in July. The upgrade comes as investors weigh whether defense spending can keep outrunning a shaky tech-earnings season for the broader market. $LMT closed the quarter with momentum that few other sectors can currently match.