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The defense spending supercycle has only just begun.

Kratos reported second-quarter earnings per share of 21 cents, up from 11 cents a year ago. Wall Street was looking for 14 cents.

RTX and Lockheed Martin topped Q2 earnings estimates and grew their backlogs to record levels, sending both defense stocks higher as the Iran conflict reignites investor interest.

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RTX posted record backlogs and raised guidance this week, driven by both near-term missile defense demand and long-term military modernization programs.

Lockheed Martin highlights record backlog, munitions growth and defense technology investments as it raises 2026 guidance.

Moby summary of Lockheed Martin Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reported what executives described as a strong second quarter of 2026, citing a record backlog, higher sales, improved earnings and a significant rebound in free cash flow. The defense contractor also raised its full-year outlook across key financial metrics, pointing to a

Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) reports a record $230 billion backlog and significant financial growth, raising its 2026 guidance amid strong demand and strategic investments.

While Q2 earnings are mostly robust and Jobless Claims tick near 60-year lows, pre-markets are tumbling on hostilities in the Middle East.

Today Earnings (a.m.): American Airlines, Blackstone, Lockheed Martin, Comcast, RTX, PG&E, T-Mobile Earnings (p.m.): Intel Central banks: The European Central Bank announces its interest-rate decision.

RTX (NYSE:RTX) is set to report its earnings on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The company has $261 billion in current market capitalization. Revenue over the last twelve months was $90 billion, and it was operationally profitable with $9.8 billion in operating profits and net income of $7.3 billion. While a lot will depend on how results stack up against consensus and expectations, understanding historical patterns might just turn the odds in your favor if you are an event-driven trader.

Two companies report earnings on the same morning, but retirement investors only have room for one. Before the opening bell on July 23, the gap between these two stocks tells a story worth understanding.

Today Earnings: AT&T, GE Vernova, PulteGroup, CME Group, Moody’s, Philip Morris International Earnings (p.m.): Alphabet, Tesla, IBM, Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, CSX, ServiceNow, Raymond James Economic data: The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly petroleum status report.

Security and Aerospace company Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) will be reporting earnings this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what investors should know.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) raised its full-year 2026 guidance for the second time this year after reporting higher second-quarter revenue, adjusted earnings and free cash flow, with management citing steady North American demand, disciplined pricing, lower warranty costs and reduced electric vehicle l

Today Earnings (a.m.): General Motors, Charles Schwab, Danaher, 3M, Equifax, Hasbro, Northrop Grumman, Halliburton Earnings (p.m.): Chubb, Capital One, Interactive Brokers Economic data: ADP weekly ...

Wall Street heads into a pivotal week with investors preparing for a flood of corporate earnings, major artificial intelligence announcements and lingering geopolitical tensions that have pushed oil prices above $90 a barrel. The spotlight will be on Wednesday's earnings from Alphabet Inc...

Major indexes, off more losses on Friday, are all down month to date thus far.

Today Earnings (a.m.): Domino’s Pizza, AMC Entertainment Holdings Earnings (p.m.): Steel Dynamics Economic data: U.S. leading economic indicators report for June Tomorrow Earnings: General Motors, ...

Over the past six months, Lockheed Martin’s stock price fell to $522.25. Shareholders have lost 8.8% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 9.4%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Expectations for defense earnings are low. That isn’t the case for commercial aerospace earnings, though.

Lockheed Martin is gearing up to release its Q2 earnings report on July 23, and analysts forecast a slight decline in earnings.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) reported first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded management’s expectations, with revenue rising 17% year over year to $265 million, as improved demand—particularly tied to battery manufacturing and medical applications—supported growth, executives said on the company’s e