LMT Stock and Options Trade Setup — Lockheed Martin Corporation
NYSE · Defense Aerospace & Advanced Systems · Very high options liquidity · Mega cap · ~$113B
Lockheed Martin is the most defensible large-cap stock in the market — revenue is 97%+ government-funded with cost-plus and fixed-fee contracts that are legislatively appropriated, geopolitically essential, and diplomatically non-cancelable. The F-35 program alone will generate over $1 trillion in lifetime revenue when sustainment, upgrades, and international variants are included, providing decades of cash flow visibility. NATO allies are racing to expand their F-35 fleets, creating an international backlog extension that supplements U.S. procurement. Missile defense demand — THAAD, PAC-3, and hypersonic interceptors — is perhaps the fastest-growing segment given the global proliferation of long-range ballistic missiles. Consistent buybacks and dividend growth make LMT a high-quality compounder that outperforms in risk-off environments. The stock rarely trades cheap, but pullbacks below 20x forward earnings have historically been excellent entry points.
Score History & Signal Changelog
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Signal Breakdown
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Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move LMT against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.F-35 program delivery delays and cost overruns create headline risk with Congress
- 2.U.S. defense budget sequestration risk if bipartisan fiscal pressure builds
- 3.Technology competition from adversary nations eroding the qualitative advantage of some platforms
LMT Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is LMT a good options trade today?+
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 79/100, ranking it top 25%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is LMT's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
LMT's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 70%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past LMT trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for LMT?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the LMT setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh LMT's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If LMT drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for LMT?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to LMT: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is LMT outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. LMT currently scores 79.
How does LMT compare to other Defense Aerospace & Advanced Systems setups?+
LMT's sector rank and percentile against other Defense Aerospace & Advanced Systems tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Defense Aerospace & Advanced Systems Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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