LMT monthly performance report

Check LMT's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

LMT monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Lockheed Martin (LMT) closed November 2026 at $596.04, down 6.42% for the month and +30.75% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, LMT is +23.23%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +4.62% versus its 200-day moving average ($569.71), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, LMT has underperformed the S&P 500 by −37.44%, with a relative strength index reading of 78.2.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.

Lockheed Martin ended November 2026 at $596.04, posting a monthly return of −6.42%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −6.24%.

The current quarter stands at +17.04% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +4.62% versus the 200-day moving average ($569.71).

Year-to-date, LMT is +23.23% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +12.61%. The stock is currently −13.87% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.17%.

LMT trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodLMTS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−1.33%−0.36%−0.97%
1 Week+5.11%+2.59%+2.51%
1 Month−6.42%−0.18%−6.24%
3 Months−2.08%−2.37%+0.29%
6 Months+14.64%+0.83%+13.81%
YTD+23.23%+10.62%+12.61%
12 Months+30.75%+12.25%+18.50%
3 Years+33.93%+71.37%−37.44%
LMT best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jan 2026+31.13%
#2Oct 2026+25.08%
#3Jul 2024+16.02%
#4Jul 2026+14.38%
#5Oct 2023+11.17%
LMT worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Apr 2026−14.30%
#2Sep 2026−9.26%
#3Jul 2025−9.10%
#4Sep 2023−8.79%
#5Dec 2024−8.21%
LMT quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+7.79%
Q4 2025−3.11%
Q1 2026+24.96%
Q2 2026−15.71%
Q3 2026−0.04%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+17.04%
LMT calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−6.83%
2024+7.21%
2025−0.47%
2026+23.23%
LMT drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$692.00 (2026-03-02)
52-Week Low$437.25 (2025-12-02)
Current Price$596.04
200-Day Moving Average$569.71
Price vs 200DMA+4.62%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−33.17% (2025-07-22)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−13.87%
LMT relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)78.2
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−37.44%
RS Peak105.5 (Oct 2024)
RS Trough63.5 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was LMT's return for this report period?

LMT returned −6.42% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has LMT outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD LMT: +23.23% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is LMT's 12-month return?

+30.75% over the trailing 12 months.

Is LMT above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +4.62% versus 200DMA ($569.71).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−33.17% on 2025-07-22.