LMT stock has delivered strong outperformance versus the broader market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock is up 37%, significantly ahead of the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 22% returns over the same period. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, LMT stock has risen 29%, compared to a 4% decline for the S&P 500, driven by geopolitical demand and defense-spending tailwinds.Lockheed Martin is one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense contractors, specializing in advanced military aircraft, missile systems, space tec ...