Lockheed Martin (LMT 1.78%) is a defensive stock that is somewhat less volatile than other stocks investors might consider.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 21, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 23, 2025.
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What's Going on With Lockheed Martin Stock?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Aug 26, 2025 at 12:53PM
NYSE: LMT
Lockheed Martin
Market Cap
$105B
Today's Change
(1.78%) $7.99
Current Price
$455.71
Price as of August 26, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
The company's products are essential for the United States to defend itself.
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Lockheed Martin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$455.71
(1.78%)
$7.99
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