Discontinued — last reported Q2 '22
Lockheed Martin Other Unallocated Net — Cost of Goods Sold increased by 5.0% to -$267.00M in Q2 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.3%, from -$426.00M to -$267.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
An increase in these costs typically indicates higher corporate overhead, increased pension-related expenses, or unexpected legacy liabilities, which can compress overall operating margins. A decrease suggests effective cost management of centralized functions or favorable adjustments to long-term liabilities.
This metric represents the net costs associated with corporate-level activities, shared services, or legacy obligations...
Most large-scale defense contractors report similar unallocated corporate expenses, often labeled as 'Corporate and Other' or 'Unallocated Corporate Costs,' which investors monitor to assess the efficiency of the parent organization's cost structure.
lmt_segment_other_unallocated_net_cost_of_goods_and_services_sold| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$426.00M | -$444.00M | -$444.00M | -$281.00M | -$267.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.2% | +0.0% | +36.7% | +5.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +37.3% |