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 (2.55%), 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 2.55%, versus 0.56% for GE.

Question 3

Is GE or LMT safer?

Accepted Answer

LMT has the higher dividend-safety score (85/100 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 (-8% upside, fairly valued), versus -18% for GE.

Metric	GE	LMT
Forward yield	0.56%	2.55%
Annual dividend	$1.88	$13.80
Payout ratio	19%	65%
Years of growth	3 yr	23 yr
5-yr dividend growth	48.5%	6.6%
5-yr total return	400%	43%
Dividend safety score	71 (B)	85 (A)
Fair value estimate	$274.47	$498.72
Upside to fair value	-18%	-8%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$350.3B	$124.6B
P/E ratio	41.7	26.2

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