Lockheed Martin Shares Rise 1.54% on $880M Volume Ranks 109th in Market Activity Amid Securities Lawsuit Over Financial Disclosures

Lockheed Martin (LMT) rose 1.54% on August 6, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.88 billion, ranking 109th in market activity. The stock has faced heightened scrutiny following a securities class action lawsuit alleging misleading disclosures about financial performance in its Aeronautics and RMS segments.

Hagens Berman, a shareholder rights firm, claims Lockheed overstated its ability to manage contractual risks and failed to disclose internal control deficiencies. The lawsuit highlights pre-tax losses of $1.8 billion in the Aeronautics segment during Q1 2025 and an additional $950 million in Q2 2025, both attributed to “performance issues.” RMS also reported $570 million in losses tied to the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program. These disclosures followed the abrupt departure of CFO Jay Malave in April 2025, signaling operational instability.

Investors began reacting to these developments in early 2025, with the stock plummeting nearly 11% on July 22 after Q2 results. The firm is investigating whether Lockheed delayed recognizing financial charges and mischaracterized its risk-adjusted profit booking rates. Analysts have described the Q2 report as a “kitchen sink” quarter, reflecting accumulated challenges post-CFO transition.

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