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Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.60%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is 2.60%.

LMT Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.60%

Yield on Cost for LMT

LMT now pays $13.65 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$240.385.68%
5 years ago(2021-06-04)$394.103.46%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$458.632.98%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$476.902.86%
Buying today(at $525.02)$525.022.60%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.60% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 6.4% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.60%

In 3 years

3.27%

In 5 years

3.82%

In 10 years

5.61%

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$525.02
$13.65
6.38%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.60%

Ending YOC

6.57%

Year 15 Dividend

$34.52

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$347.94

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$13.652.60%$0.00
Year 1$14.52+6.38%2.77%$14.52
Year 2$15.45+6.38%2.94%$29.97
Year 3$16.43+6.38%3.13%$46.40
Year 4$17.48+6.38%3.33%$63.88
Year 5$18.60+6.38%3.54%$82.48
Year 6$19.78+6.38%3.77%$102.26
Year 7$21.05+6.38%4.01%$123.31
Year 8$22.39+6.38%4.26%$145.69
Year 9$23.82+6.38%4.54%$169.51
Year 10$25.34+6.38%4.83%$194.85
Year 11$26.95+6.38%5.13%$221.80
Year 12$28.67+6.38%5.46%$250.47
Year 13$30.50+6.38%5.81%$280.97
Year 14$32.45+6.38%6.18%$313.42
Year 15$34.52+6.38%6.57%$347.94

Lockheed Martin Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Lockheed Martin Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for LMT stock is 2.60%.

About Lockheed Martin Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation stands as a prominent global security and aerospace enterprise, specializing in the comprehensive lifecycle of advanced technological systems. Its expertise spans the research, design, development, manufacturing, integration, and ongoing sustainment of cutting-edge products and services across the world. The company's diverse operations are structured into four key segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space. The Aeronautics division is responsible for creating and producing leading-edge combat and air mobility aircraft, alongside unmanned aerial vehicles and their related innovations. The Missiles and Fire Control segment delivers sophisticated air and missile defense systems; tactical and precision air-to-ground weapon systems; comprehensive logistics; advanced fire control; mission operations, readiness, engineering support, and integration services; both crewed and uncrewed ground vehicles; and energy management solutions. Within the Rotary and Mission Systems segment, the portfolio includes military and commercial helicopters, naval surface ships, land and sea-based missile defense systems, advanced radar technologies, maritime and airborne mission and combat systems, intricate command and control solutions, cybersecurity services, and simulation and training platforms. The Space division focuses on satellites, space transportation systems, strategic, advanced strike, and defensive missile systems, as well as classified systems and services vital for national security. This segment further enhances situational awareness through network enablement, integrating space and ground-based systems to empower customers in gathering, analyzing, and securely distributing crucial intelligence data. Lockheed Martin primarily serves the United States government, alongside fulfilling foreign military sales facilitated through U.S. government contracts. Established in 1912, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

Bethesda, MD
121,000 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
James D. Taiclet Jr.