Lockheed Martin Corporation vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Lockheed Martin Corporation trades at $507 (market cap $117.48B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $687.56. The key difference: Lockheed Martin Corporation pays a 2.71% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Lockheed Martin Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LMT | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $117.48B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $676.70 | $698.29 |
52-Week Low | $410.74 | $571.45 |
Enterprise Value | $136.28B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.71% | — |
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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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