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Defense Stock Face-Off: Lockheed Martin vs. Howmet Aerospace -- Which Is the Better Buy Right Now?

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Defense Stock Face-Off: Lockheed Martin vs. Howmet Aerospace -- Which Is the Better Buy Right Now? Key Points Lockheed Martin and Howmet Aerospace benefit from increased defense spending…
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  • The Motley Fool Stock Advisor identified 10 best stocks for investors to buy now, and Lockheed Martin was not one of them

    60% confidence

  • Howmet Aerospace is trading at more than 54 times forward earnings estimates, more than twice Lockheed's forward P/E ratio of 20.6, meaning much of Howmet's growth is already priced in

    60% confidence

  • Lockheed Martin's position as lead contractor for F-35 and major missile programs ensures steady cash flow largely insulated from traditional economic recessions

    60% confidence

  • The war in Iran will push Howmet's likely growth higher in 2026

    60% confidence

  • Lockheed Martin is a better buy than Howmet Aerospace due to steady income production, huge backlog, and greater diversity

    60% confidence

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Lockheed Martin Corporation · forward pe ratio20.6 ratio
Lockheed Martin Corporation · backlog194 USD
Lockheed Martin Corporation · quarterly dividend3.45 USD
Lockheed Martin Corporation · eps21.49 USD
Lockheed Martin Corporation · consecutive dividend increases23 years
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