How Lockheed Martin's 5 Percent Dividend Hike and Increased Buybacks Could Influence LMT's Long-Term Outlook

Lockheed Martin's board approved a 5% increase in dividend to US$3.45 per share for Q4 2025 and added US$2 billion for share repurchases, indicating confidence in its financial stability. Despite positive signals, challenges like cost overruns on defense programs remain.