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Defense Sector Thrives with Increased Profit and Sales Forecasts

10/21/2025

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Lockheed Martin raised its 2025 profit estimate to $22.15–$22.35 per share and lifted its sales outlook to $74.25–$74.75 billion.
RTX Corporation raised its profit and revenue forecasts, expecting adjusted sales between $86.5 billion and $87 billion.
Northrop Grumman trimmed its sales outlook to $41.7–$41.9 billion and raised its profit forecast.
The defense sector is benefiting from increased military spending and contracts, including the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system.

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Lockheed Martin raised its 2025 profit estimate to $22.15–$22.35 per share and lifted its sales outlook to $74.25–$74.75 billion.
RTX Corporation raised its profit and revenue forecasts, expecting adjusted sales between $86.5 billion and $87 billion.
Northrop Grumman trimmed its sales outlook to $41.7–$41.9 billion and raised its profit forecast.
The defense sector is benefiting from increased military spending and contracts, including the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system.