Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs Lockheed Martin Corporation — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.82, while Lockheed Martin Corporation trades at $513.93 (market cap $118.74B). The key difference: Lockheed Martin Corporation pays a 2.68% dividend while Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF pays none, and Lockheed Martin Corporation is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BND | LMT | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $676.70 |
52-Week Low | $72.45 | $410.74 |
Market Cap | — | $118.74B |
Sector | — | Industrials |
Enterprise Value | — | $137.54B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.68% |
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) trades at $520.68, down 0.49% on the day, with a bearish technical signal and mixed earnings history. The company reported $75.05B in 2025 revenue and a net income margin of 6.38%, while maintaining a $194B backlog as of Q4 2025 (24/7 Wall Street, 2026-07-13). Analyst consensus is bullish with a $614 price target, supported by strong defense spending trends.
Outlook remains positive due to robust demand from global defense budgets, but risks include execution challenges and margin pressure. The stock offers value with a P/E of 25.21 and dividend yield near 2.66%, though recent EPS misses warrant caution. Institutional sentiment favors long-term growth amid geopolitical tensions.
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This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the US, including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
Read more on BND →Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor globally and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since the F-35 program was awarded in 2001. Lockheed's largest segment is aeronautics, which is dominated by the massive F-35 program. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, which is mainly the Sikorsky helicopter business.
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