Question 1

Is GE or LMT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, LMT wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). LMT offers the higher yield (2.37%), while LMT has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, GE or LMT?

Accepted Answer

LMT has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.37%, versus 0.52% for GE.

Question 3

Is GE or LMT safer?

Accepted Answer

LMT has the higher dividend-safety score (89/100 vs 71/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is GE or LMT better value right now?

Accepted Answer

LMT trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+4% upside, fairly valued), versus -20% for GE.

Metric	GE	LMT
Forward yield	0.52%	2.37%
Annual dividend	$1.88	$13.80
Payout ratio	20%	50%
Years of growth	3 yr	23 yr
5-yr dividend growth	48.5%	6.4%
5-yr total return	439%	62%
Dividend safety score	71 (B)	89 (A)
Fair value estimate	$283.78	$604.90
Upside to fair value	-20%	+4%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$363.8B	$131.4B
P/E ratio	42.9	21.4

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