Lockheed Martin has fallen 15.7% in three months but just raised its dividend for the 23rd consecutive year, yielding 2.75% — more than double the S&P 500. The defense giant holds a $194 billion（約31兆円） backlog and is well-positioned to benefit from the White House's request for $1.5 trillion（約240兆円） in fiscal 2027 defense spending, including $13.4 billion（約2.1兆円） specifically for AI and autonomous systems, areas where Lockheed has proven expertise.
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Lockheed Martin's stock has dropped 15.7% over the past 90 days and sits 27% below its 52-week high, putting it in bear-market territory. However, the company raised its dividend last October, marking the 23rd consecutive year of dividend increases.
Why it matters
The defense contractor offers a 2.75% dividend yield — more than double the S&P 500 average — making it an alternative for investors seeking income and diversification away from heavily weighted tech stocks. Lockheed also holds a $194 billion（約31兆円） backlog and stands to benefit from the White House's request for $1.5 trillion（約240兆円） in fiscal 2027 defense spending, roughly half of which will go to weapons modernization and procurement.
What to watch
The Pentagon's budget includes $66 billion（約11兆円） for overall tech spending and $13.4 billion（約2.1兆円） for AI — the first time the department is breaking out dedicated AI expenditures. Lockheed's ability to integrate autonomous systems across air, cyber, land, and sea positions it as a long-term provider for these priorities.
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