Lockheed Martin Corporation(LMT)
NYSE
$499.22
-10.90 (-2.14%)

Lockheed Martin Corporation(LMT)Technical Analysis & Charts
NYSE

Technical Analysis

CURRENT PRICE: $499.22 | PRIMARY TREND: BEARISH(Downtrend Intact)

Multi-Timeframe Context

Short-Term (Days):Weak
Medium-Term (Weeks):Bearish structure
Long-Term (Months):Requires 200d reclaim

Timeframes conflict: short-term oversold conditions create bounce probability, but medium/long-term structure remains weak. This explains contradictory signals.

Technical Context Zones

Trend Zone:Price vs 50d: $533.30 • Price vs 200d: $543.52
Decision Zone:Support: $498.55 • Resistance: $543.59

Momentum Indicators

RSI at 26.8 is oversold. The negative MACD suggests the probability of continued downside pressure, though momentum shifts can occur.

RSI (14d)
26.8 Oversold
MACD
-8.87 Bearish

Market Mechanics: Price remains within normal deviation from 50d SMA. Trend can continue without major mean-reversion pressure.

Bollinger Bands – Position Context

Price trades in the lower half of the bands, increasing the probability of short-term bounce. However, downtrends can remain oversold longer than expected.

Note: Bands show volatility zones, not strict buy/sell signals. Confluence with volume and momentum increases reliability.

Volume Analysis – Causal Context

Trading volume declines below 20-day average.

Institutional-Grade Market Analysis

Trend Strength (ADX)

53.7
Trending
ADX > 25 confirms strong trend. Directional strategies work best. Avoid counter-trend trades unless clear reversal signals emerge.
Strategy: Trend-following active. Use pullbacks to moving averages as entry points.

Support/Resistance Strength

Resistance: $543.59
30-day high
Distance: 8.9%
Current: $499.22
Below 50d SMA
Support: $498.55
30-day low
Distance: 0.1%
Probability Zones: Closer proximity increases bounce/rejection probability. Volume confirmation required at levels.

Market Structure

Pattern (inferred from the 50/200-day averages): Lower Highs, Lower Lows
Downtrend structure intact. Each rally fails at lower resistance.
30-Day High:$543.59
30-Day Low:$498.55
Prevents RSI-Only Traps: Despite oversold RSI, downtrend structure remains valid until price reclaims 50d SMA on volume.
⚠️ Trap Risk: Oversold RSI in downtrend often leads to failed bounces. Require volume > 20d avg + close above 50d SMA for reversal.

ADX Trend Strength - 90-Day Overlay

Threshold markers at 20 and 25 show regime changes

Current ADX: 53.7 - Trending regime: Trend-following strategies active

Market Structure - Swing High/Low Analysis

Visual confirmation of trend structure (90-day view)

Swing High: $543.59 | Swing Low: $498.55

Structure: Lower Highs, Lower Lows (Downtrend) - Each rally fails below prior resistance

Support/Resistance Probability Bands

Color intensity = strength | Distance percentages shown inline

$543.59Resistance
8.9%Strong
$534.58
7.1%
$525.57
5.3%
$516.57
3.5%
$507.56Current
1.7%
$498.55Support
-0.1%Strong
Instant Insight: Closer proximity = higher bounce/rejection probability. Strong zones (darker colors) require volume confirmation to break. Current price at $499.22 shows closer to support zone - bounce probability increases.

Technical Analysis

Advanced technical indicators for LMT • 3M • 64 data points

Bollinger Bands

Price volatility analysis with 20-period moving average and ±2σ bands

Upper
SMA-20
Lower
Price

Trading Plan & Invalidation Rules

Bullish Scenario: If LMT holds above $517.11 on normal or rising volume, probability of continuation toward $543.59 increases.
Bearish Scenario: If LMT breaks below $498.55 on expanding volume (confirmation required), risk shifts toward lower historical supports. Monitor 200d SMA at $543.52 as potential floor.
Invalidation Rules:
  • Bullish thesis fails if price closes below $498.55 on volume >20-day average (indicates institutional selling).
  • Bearish thesis fails if price closes above $533.30 on volume >20-day average (indicates accumulation).
  • Monitor for volume divergence: price making new highs/lows on declining volume suggests exhaustion.

Multi-Timeframe Verdict Matrix

SHORT-TERM (Days)
Weak
Probability of bounce increases due to oversold RSI. Swing traders can consider entry near support.
MEDIUM-TERM (Weeks)
Bearish structure
Price below 50d SMA reflects bearish structure. Recovery requires reclaim of $533.30 on expanding volume.
LONG-TERM (Months)
Requires 200d reclaim
Below 200d SMA suggests bear market risk. Long-term investors should avoid new positions until trend improves.
📊 Unified Recommendation
For Swing Traders (Days-Weeks): Wait for directional clarity. Breakout above $543.59 or breakdown below $498.55 needed.
For Position Traders (Weeks-Months): Bearish structure—avoid new longs until price reclaims $533.30 on rising volume. Consider shorts below $498.55 with volume confirmation above 20-day average.
⚠️ Important: This analysis reflects probability-based assessments, not certainties. Markets can remain irrational longer than expected. Always use stop-losses and position sizing to manage risk. Invalidation rules are critical—if thesis breaks, exit promptly.