Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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<ul><li>Lockheed Martin Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 financial and operational results characterized by record backlog, accelerated revenue growth, and improved profitability.</li><li>The company's backlog reached an all-time high of $230 billion, fueled by significant contract awards such as a $35 billion Missile Defense Agency contract for THAAD interceptors, and multibillion-dollar production contracts for GMLRS rockets and HIMARS systems.</li><li>These orders underpin expectations for sustained sales growth and increased production capacity over the coming years.</li></ul>

Lockheed Martin Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 financial and operational results characterized by record backlog, accelerated revenue growth, and improved profitability.The company's backlog reached an all-time high of $230 billion, fueled by significant contract awards such as a $35 billion Missile Defense Agency contract for THAAD interceptors, and multibillion-dollar production contracts for GMLRS rockets and HIMARS systems.These orders underpin expectations for sustained sales growth and increased production capacity over the coming years.

Lockheed Martin Corporation’s $35 Billion THAAD Award Reshapes Its Growth Runway!

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanwha-ocean-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12531:1" rel="noopener">Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS)</a> is now negotiating deal terms with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/austal-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14420:1" rel="noopener">Austal Ltd (ASB AU)</a> after substantially completing diligence, while Wildcat’s competing proposal remains at the non-binding dialogue stage.</li>
<li>Tax structuring advice and extended diligence signal a late-stage process, making a binding Hanwha offer materially more likely; price remains the key open question.</li>
<li>My revised SoTP values Austal at A$4.84–$6.97 per share, 17–69% above A$4.13. The gap reflects AUSA deal-completion risk plus a standalone Australasia scale discount — not fundamentals alone.</li>
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Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS) is now negotiating deal terms with Austal Ltd (ASB AU) after substantially completing diligence, while Wildcat’s competing proposal remains at the non-binding dialogue stage.
Tax structuring advice and extended diligence signal a late-stage process, making a binding Hanwha offer materially more likely; price remains the key open question.
My revised SoTP values Austal at A$4.84–$6.97 per share, 17–69% above A$4.13. The gap reflects AUSA deal-completion risk plus a standalone Australasia scale discount — not fundamentals alone.


Austal (ASB AU): Hanwha Pulls Ahead of Wildcat in the Race for Austal USA

<ul><li>Lockheed Martin is reportedly in the lead to acquire Ultra Maritime, a naval defense technology group owned by Advent International, in a deal that could be valued at roughly $3.5 billion.</li><li>The report suggests an agreement could be announced soon, although no transaction has been finalized.</li><li>The potential acquisition comes at a time when Lockheed Martin is already benefiting from strong demand across missile defense, tactical missiles, aircraft, space systems, command-and-control platforms, and mission-critical defense technologies.</li></ul>

Lockheed Martin is reportedly in the lead to acquire Ultra Maritime, a naval defense technology group owned by Advent International, in a deal that could be valued at roughly $3.5 billion.The report suggests an agreement could be announced soon, although no transaction has been finalized.The potential acquisition comes at a time when Lockheed Martin is already benefiting from strong demand across missile defense, tactical missiles, aircraft, space systems, command-and-control platforms, and mission-critical defense technologies.

Lockheed Martin's Ultra Maritime Acquisition May Be Its Next Big Defense Bet!

<ul><li>Lockheed Martin Corporation’s first quarter of fiscal year 2026 financial results reflect a mixture of operational challenges and significant contract wins within a backdrop of sustained global defense demand.</li><li>The company posted sales of $18 billion, consistent with the prior year period, alongside a 12% decline in diluted earnings per share to $6.44, mainly due to lower profit margins and mark-to-market losses on investments and deferred compensation liabilities, partially offset by favorable pension accounting adjustments.</li><li>Segment operating profit decreased to $1.8 billion, influenced by adverse profit adjustments in the Aeronautics segment linked to F-16 and C-130 programs, as well as a lack of prior year nonrecurring favorable events.</li></ul>

Lockheed Martin Corporation’s first quarter of fiscal year 2026 financial results reflect a mixture of operational challenges and significant contract wins within a backdrop of sustained global defense demand.The company posted sales of $18 billion, consistent with the prior year period, alongside a 12% decline in diluted earnings per share to $6.44, mainly due to lower profit margins and mark-to-market losses on investments and deferred compensation liabilities, partially offset by favorable pension accounting adjustments.Segment operating profit decreased to $1.8 billion, influenced by adverse profit adjustments in the Aeronautics segment linked to F-16 and C-130 programs, as well as a lack of prior year nonrecurring favorable events.

Lockheed Martin: Pentagon Plans 85 F-35s In Fiscal 2027 Anchoring The Buy Case!

<ul><li>Lockheed Martin reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, showcasing both achievements and challenges in their operations.</li><li>The company experienced robust demand for its defense technologies, with a record backlog of $194 billion, approximately 2.5 times its annual sales, demonstrating resilient global interest in its products.</li><li>This strong demand propelled Lockheed Martin's sales to grow by 6% year-over-year, indicating healthy revenue streams.</li></ul>

Lockheed Martin reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, showcasing both achievements and challenges in their operations.The company experienced robust demand for its defense technologies, with a record backlog of $194 billion, approximately 2.5 times its annual sales, demonstrating resilient global interest in its products.This strong demand propelled Lockheed Martin's sales to grow by 6% year-over-year, indicating healthy revenue streams.

Lockheed Martin’s Defense Flywheel: Strategic Missiles

United States

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that primarily researches, designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates advanced technology products and services.  The Company's businesses span space, telecommunications, electronics, information and services, aeronautics, energy, and systems integration.  Lockheed Martin operates worldwide.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation’s $35 Billion THAAD Award Reshapes Its Growth Runway!

Lockheed Martin Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 financial and operational results characterized by record backlog, accelerated...

Baptista Research

Austal (ASB AU): Hanwha Pulls Ahead of Wildcat in the Race for Austal USA

Hanwha is negotiating terms and leads Wildcat for Austal USA; a binding offer looks likely. SoTP of A$4.84–6.97/sh implies 17–69% upside to A$4.13.

Arun George

Lockheed Martin's Ultra Maritime Acquisition May Be Its Next Big Defense Bet!

Lockheed Martin is reportedly in the lead to acquire Ultra Maritime, a naval defense technology group owned by Advent International, in a deal...

Baptista Research

Lockheed Martin: Pentagon Plans 85 F-35s In Fiscal 2027 Anchoring The Buy Case!

Lockheed Martin Corporation’s first quarter of fiscal year 2026 financial results reflect a mixture of operational challenges and significant...

Baptista Research

Lockheed Martin’s Defense Flywheel: Strategic Missiles

Lockheed Martin reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, showcasing both achievements and challenges in...

Baptista Research

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