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2026-09-21 · Yahoo

Lockheed Martin vs. RTX: Which Defense Dividend Is the Better Income Buy

Quick Read LMT wins on yield ($13.80 annualized) and 23 consecutive years of dividend hikes, making it the stronger income pick for retirees today. RTX's $8.5B+ FCF guidance and $289B backlog give it superior dividend durability, cushioned by 25% commercial aftermarket growth at Pratt & Whitney. F-35 deliveries collapsed from 50 to 19 year-over-year, exposing Lockheed's concentrated program risk and negative Q1 free cash flow. Just released. Our analysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and RTX didn't make the cut. Enter your email to see the names that beat RTX. The report is free. Enter your email and see if any of your stocks made the cut.

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