LMT Dividend History & Yield
Lockheed Martin Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $3.45 | $345.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 175 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $3.45 | $345.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 266 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $3.45 | $345.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 (in 357 days) | Sep 14, 2027 | $3.45 | $345.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LMT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $13.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much LMT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 87 | $46,622 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 435 | $233,109 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 870 | $466,217 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.57%. $10,000 in LMT would currently pay about $257 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LMT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $3.45 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $3.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $3.45 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $3.45 | +4.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $3.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $3.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $3.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $3.30 | +4.8% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $3.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $3.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $3.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $3.15 | +5.0% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | — | $3.00 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2023 | — | $3.00 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $3.00 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | — | $3.00 | +7.1% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | — | $2.80 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2022 | — | $2.80 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | — | $2.80 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | — | $2.80 | +7.7% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | — | $2.60 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2021 | — | $2.60 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | — | $2.60 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | — | $2.60 | +8.3% |
Payout risk check
LMT scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Aeronautics; Missiles and Fire Control (MFC); Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS); and Space. The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Aerospace & Defense. First dividend on our records: Feb 13, 1962. 201 payments tracked.
LMT dividend FAQ
When is LMT's next ex-dividend date?
LMT's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $3.45 per share, expected on Dec 15, 2026.
How often does LMT pay dividends?
LMT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $3.45 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is LMT's dividend yield?
LMT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.57%, based on $13.80 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $536.15. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $13.80 per share, is 2.57%.
How much does LMT pay per share?
LMT pays about $3.45 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $13.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1,380.00 a year.
Has LMT grown or cut its dividend?
LMT has raised its annual dividend for 23 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.8% a year (+4.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of LMT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.57%, you would need about 87 shares of LMT (roughly $46,622 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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