Defense Contractors Stocks Q2 Highlights: Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)

Defense Contractors Stocks Q2 Highlights: Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company's progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and the best and worst performers in the defense contractors industry. Defense contractors typically require technical expertise and government clearance. Companies in this sector can also enjoy long-term contracts with government bodies, leading to more predictable revenues. Combined, these factors create high barriers to entry and can lead to limited competition.