Lockheed Martin Earnings Look Strong as Global Tensions Rise. Updated F-35 Jet on Track.

Defense giant Lockheed Martin turned in a solid quarter as global tensions rise and the war between Israel and Hamas intensifies. Before the opening bell, Lockheed (ticker: LMT) reported third-quarter earnings per share of $6.73 from sales of $16.9 billion. Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of $6.67 from sales of $16.7 billion, according to FactSet.