Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) delivered better-than-expected Q2 results and made an upside revision to its full-year sales and profit forecast.
The company said its revenue rose 8.1% year-over-year to $16.69 billion, ahead of the consensus of $15.92B. Earnings per share came in at $6.73, topping the $6.45 consensus.
The upside was driven by the outperformance in the Aeronautics and Space business segments, where sales topped consensus by 17% and 12% YoY, respectively.
Lockheed also reported a backlog exceeding $158 billion, up 17% YoY.
"Lockheed Martin delivered strong financial results in the second quarter," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet.
"Orders highlights included F-35 Lot 17 and significant awards to ramp-up PAC-3, GMLRS, and other major programs, positioning us well for the future. We continued our dynamic and disciplined capital allocation in the quarter, with nearly two times free cash flow returned to shareholders."
As a result, the company raised its full-year guidance. It now sees FY EPS of $27.10, up from the prior $26.75, and ahead of the consensus of $27.15. Revenue is now expected at $66.5B, up from the prior $66.5B forecast, and ahead of the consensus of $65.84B.
The outlook lift comes on the back of the "strength of our year-to-date results and ongoing demand for our signature programs and advanced technologies.”
Lockheed shares moved 0.6% higher after solid Q2 results and the forecast raise.