Lockheed Martin hikes dividend by 4.5%
Lockheed Martin (LMT) announced a dividend hike of 4.5% to $3.45 quarterly in October 2025. This brings the dividend track record to 23 consecutive years of increases.
Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) has proven itself as a reliable dividend payer with a 23-year streak of consecutive dividend increases.
For 2025, the company announced a new quarterly dividend of $3.45 per share, translating to an annual dividend of $13.80 and a dividend yield of 2.7% at a current stock price of $507.76 (as of October 9, 2025).
The company’s dividend growth remains robust: the 5-year CAGR is 5.8%, while the 10-year CAGR reaches 7.7%. For 2025, Lockheed Martin implemented a dividend hike of 4.5%. Dividends are paid quarterly, with the ex-dividend date set for December 1, 2025.
As a global leader in security & aerospace, Lockheed Martin remains a strong choice for investors seeking steady dividend growth and a solid long-term track record. The stock has delivered a year-to-date total return of 6.8%, further demonstrating its stability and investment appeal.