Strong Revenue Growth Across the Business
Revenue grew 11.9% YoY to $5.74B in Q1 FY2026, reflecting robust demand for LHX's defense and technology solutions. This top-line expansion was broad-based and consistent with elevated U.S. and allied defense spending trends.
Operating Leverage Driving Margin Expansion
Operating income rose 24.2% YoY to $652M, with operating margin expanding approximately 110 basis points to 11.35% from 10.23%. This outpaced revenue growth, indicating improving operational efficiency.
SG&A Cost Discipline
SG&A expenses declined 9.1% YoY to $750M from $825M, demonstrating meaningful cost discipline even as revenues grew significantly. This reduction was a key contributor to the strong operating income growth.