Lockheed Martin And Northrop Grumman: Comparing The Contractors - Seeking Alpha

Lockheed Martin And Northrop Grumman: Comparing The Contractors - Seeking Alpha

Here is a good article comparing two defense contractors.  While Lockheed Martin has gained more than 50% in the past year, and they have gained big new contracts, the company is basically a slow grower.  The 4% dividend is nice, but the company is highly dependent on government spending as the author pointed out.  LMT would probably be okay in a diversified portfolio, but you should not expect another 50% return anytime soon.  If you want high returns, you will need to look elsewhere.