Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Business Segments · Operating Income

Space Systems — Operating Income

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2019
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher operating income suggests strong project margins and efficient cost control, whereas a loss or declining income may indicate cost overruns or technical challenges in development programs.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the space systems segment after accounting for all direct and allocated operat...

Peer comparison

Similar to segment-level operating margins reported by other large-scale government contractors in the space and defense industry.

Metric ID: lmt_segment_space_systems_operating_income_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does space systems — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by the space systems business unit before interest and taxes.