Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Lockheed Martin Cash & Equivalents decreased by 54.0% to $1.89B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.0%, from $1.8B to $1.89B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 5.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strong liquidity and capacity for capital deployment, while a decrease may indicate heavy investment or cash flow strain.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...
Peer comparison
Standard across all industries; defense peers typically maintain moderate cash balances to support long-cycle project funding.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.75B | $2.73B | $3.6B | $1.88B | $1.78B | $2.43B | $2.55B | $2.44B | $3.67B | $3.55B | $1.44B | $2.79B | $2.52B | $3.15B | $2.48B | $1.8B | $1.29B | $3.47B | $4.12B | $1.89B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.7% | +32.2% | -47.8% | -5.7% | +36.9% | +4.8% | -4.2% | +50.5% | -3.3% | -59.4% | +93.5% | -9.6% | +24.9% | -21.2% | -27.4% | -28.3% | +168.4% | +18.8% | -54.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -35.3% | -10.9% | -29.3% | +29.6% | +106.9% | +46.1% | -43.4% | +14.3% | -31.3% | -11.3% | +72.2% | -35.4% | -48.8% | +10.1% | +66.0% | +5.0% |
Range$1.29B – $4.12B
CAGR-7.5%
Avg YoY Growth+6.5%
Median YoY Growth-2.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lockheed Martin's cash & equivalents?
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) reported cash & equivalents of $1.89B in Q1 2026.
- How has Lockheed Martin's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Lockheed Martin's cash & equivalents increased by 5.0% year-over-year, from $1.8B to $1.89B.
- What is the long-term trend for Lockheed Martin's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Lockheed Martin's cash & equivalents has grown at a 5.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.16B to $4.12B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- The total amount of cash and highly liquid investments the company has available for immediate use.