Lockheed Martin (LMT) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript Summary

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2023-07-19

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Summary

Here are the specific viewpoints from the earnings call:

Bullish Points:

1. Q2 financial results were strong, with sales of $16.7 billion, up 8% year over year.

2. Double-digit growth at both aeronautics and space.

3. Backlog reached a record level of $158 billion, up $8 billion from year-end.

4. Segment operating profit of $1.9 billion in the quarter reflected an operating margin of 11.1%.

5. Free cash flow was $771 million.

6. Raising and narrowing full year 2023 financial outlook.

7. Strong support for key programs in the proposed FY '24 defense budget.

8. Strengthening customer demand for F-35 program, both domestically and internationally.

9. Successful flight test for the most recent software release on F-35 TR-3 configuration.

10. Skunk Works operation advancing hypersonic, artificial intelligence, and other revolutionary technologies.

Bearish Points:

1. Anticipated reduction to 2023 F-35 deliveries due to software maturation, acceptance, and certification related to the Technology Refresh 3 configuration, and hardware delivery timing.

2. At rotary and mission systems, sales declined 3% in the quarter.

3. Recorded an unfavorable adjustment of $100 million in the Canadian maritime helicopter program due to updated forecasts.

4. Possible delay in F-35 deliveries due to TR-3 software integration testing.

5. Organic decline in back half of the year.

6. Required cash contribution in 2025 for pension.

7. No margin upside expected from long-term agreements.

8. No commitments from L3Harris regarding Aerojet Rocketdyne's merchant supplier status.

9. Expenditure rates of munitions much higher than existing wargaming models imply.

10. Need for more resilient defense production system and ability to scale quickly.

For more information about Lockheed Martin's earnings call, you can read the relevant news: [Lockheed Martin (LMT) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript](https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2023/07/18/lockheed-martin-lmt-q2-2023-earnings-call-transcri/)

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