iShares Russell 2000 ETF vs Lockheed Martin Corporation — how do they compare? iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades at $296.48, while Lockheed Martin Corporation trades at $507 (market cap $117.48B). The key difference: Lockheed Martin Corporation pays a 2.71% dividend while iShares Russell 2000 ETF pays none, and iShares Russell 2000 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Lockheed Martin Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IWM | LMT | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $300.45 | $676.70 |
52-Week Low | $214.95 | $410.74 |
Market Cap | — | $117.48B |
Sector | — | Industrials |
Enterprise Value | — | $136.28B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.71% |
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) trades at $507.09, down 0.33% on the day, with a bearish technical signal but strong analyst consensus. Recent earnings show mixed results with Q3 2025 beating estimates but subsequent quarters missing. The company reported 2025 revenue of $75.05B and net income of $5.02B, with a P/E of 24.68. News highlights include the launch of a lower-cost Patriot missile and collaborations in space technology, reflecting strategic moves to address cost pressures and growth opportunities.
LMT presents a bullish long-term outlook with a consensus price target of $614, representing 21% upside, supported by a strong defense backlog and space economy potential. Risks include margin compression from cost-cutting initiatives, hypersonic missile delays, and competitive threats from low-cost defense startups. Investor sentiment is cautiously optimistic, balancing near-term earnings volatility against strategic positioning in high-growth defense sectors.
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Read more on IWM →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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