Lockheed Martin Corp. Reports Drop In Q3 Bottom Line,but beats estimates

Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) reported earnings for third quarter that declined from the same period last year.

The company's bottom line totaled $0.61 billion, or $2.21 per share. This compares with $1.75 billion, or $6.25 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.97 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 2.8% to $16.03 billion from $16.50 billion last year.

Lockheed Martin Corp. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $0.61 Bln. vs. $1.75 Bln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $2.21 vs. $6.25 last year.
-Analysts Estimate: $1.97
-Revenue (Q3): $16.03 Bln vs. $16.50 Bln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $27.17
Full year revenue guidance: $67,000 Mln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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