Cramer Backs Lockheed Martin as Defense Demand Accelerates
Cramer says his favorite defense name is Lockheed Martin, pointing to stronger momentum than General Dynamics. Lockheed reported $20.1B in quarterly revenue (+11% y/y), won $65B in new orders, and lifted backlog to a record $230B. He also notes earnings-comparison risk could make the rebound look better than the raw comparison.