As indicated by the Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock chart, after breaking through the psychological barrier of $600, the price has reached an all-time high. Remarkably, it took less than 2.5 months for the stock to climb from $500 to $600.

Demand for Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares is being driven by consistent news of government contracts awarded to the company amid rising geopolitical tensions. These contracts include deals for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, Trident II D5 missile production, and supplies for the U.S. missile defence system.

The surge in orders has enabled Lockheed Martin’s board of directors (NYSE: LMT) to announce an increase in dividends for Q4 2024 by $0.15, bringing them to $3.30 per share. It is worth noting that the company has raised its dividends for 22 consecutive years.

Technical analysis of the Lockheed Martin (LMT) chart today reveals a strongly bullish outlook:

→ Since February 2022, the price has moved within an upward channel (shown in grey);

→ From July 2024 onwards, the price action has required a steeper upward channel to capture its dynamics;

→ The RSI indicator is showing bearish divergences, yet the price continues to hit record highs.

It’s possible that the psychological $600 level could trigger profit-taking among investors, which may lead to a correction following the impressive rally – in this scenario, LMT shares could retrace to the median line of the blue channel.

According to TipRanks, the average 12-month price target for LMT is $579.14, which highlights the potential overvaluation of the stock at its current level.

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