Business Segments · Contract Liabilities
Aeronautics — Contract Liabilities
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics — Contract Liabilities decreased by 9.1% to $450M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
Rolls up toDeferred Revenue
How to read this metric
An increase often signals strong future demand and healthy cash flow from advance payments, while a decrease may indicate project completion or a slowdown in new orders.
Detailed definition
This represents obligations to provide goods or services to customers for which consideration has already been received...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies with long-term contract-based revenue models and significant customer advances.
Metric ID:
lmt_segment_aeronautics_contract_liabilitiesHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $583M | $530M | $495M | $450M |
| QoQ Change | — | -9.1% | -6.6% | -9.1% |
Range$450M – $583M
Current Streak3+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lockheed Martin's aeronautics — contract liabilities?
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) reported aeronautics — contract liabilities of $450M in Q1 2026.
- What does aeronautics — contract liabilities mean?
- Money received from customers for work that has not yet been completed or delivered.