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Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) beats the Q2 2026 adjusted EPS consensus of approximately $7.28 per share (23 July 2026)

Hit ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 19. July 2026 · Predicted for 23. July 2026 · Based on: Historical Cycle

Probability

68%

LMT reports Q2 2026 on 23 July at 08:30 ET; adjusted EPS consensus is $7.28 (Dealroom.co). Ad-hoc-news.de describes the consensus as 'cautious', structurally favouring a beat. Defence spending is globally elevated (NATO rearmament, Iran crisis, Ukraine). LMT is the prime contractor for F-35, THAAD and Javelin. S&P 500 companies beat EPS consensus ~70% of the time historically; defence contractors in geopolitical escalation tend toward positive surprises. No direct Polymarket market available.

Data basis for this prediction

Dealroom.co / stocktitan.net: LMT Q2-2026-EPS-Konsens $7,28 – Ergebnis 23. Juli 2026 (Juli 2026)
ad-hoc-news.de: 'Lockheed Martin consensus stays cautious, shares ahead of Q2 earnings' (Juli 2026)
MarketBeat: LMT Earnings Date 23. Juli 2026 (Juli 2026)

Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.

Verdict: Hit

[Vorzeitig entschieden] Lockheed Martin meldete Q2 2026 EPS von $7,94 – deutlich über dem Konsens von $7,28. Quelle: Yahoo Finance / StockStory (23. Juli 2026).

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