Change in Deferred Revenue
Lockheed Martin Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 159.7% to -$705.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 67.9%, from -$420.00M to -$705.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 47.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong future demand and cash inflow, while a decrease suggests revenue recognition from previously collected cash.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...
Peer comparison
Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with similar business models often show significant deferred revenue balances.
change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
| 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 | $592.00M | -$205.00M | $175.00M | -$18.00M | $429.00M | -$152.00M | -$152.00M | -$248.00M | $1.25B | -$445.00M | $436.00M | -$130.00M | $744.00M | -$420.00M | $60.00M | $398.00M | $1.18B | -$705.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -134.6% | +185.4% | -110.3% | >999% | -135.4% | +0.0% | -63.2% | +605.6% | -135.5% | +198.0% | -129.8% | +672.3% | -156.5% | +114.3% | +563.3% | +196.7% | -159.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -27.5% | +25.9% | -186.9% | <-999% | +192.3% | -192.8% | +386.8% | +47.6% | -40.7% | +5.6% | -86.2% | +406.2% | +58.7% | -67.9% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|
| Missile Defense Programs At MFC | -$705.00M |
| Total | -$705.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lockheed Martin's change in deferred revenue?
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) reported change in deferred revenue of -$705.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Lockheed Martin's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Lockheed Martin's change in deferred revenue decreased by 67.9% year-over-year, from -$420.00M to -$705.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Lockheed Martin's change in deferred revenue?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Lockheed Martin's change in deferred revenue has grown at a 47.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $381.00M to $1.22B.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.