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INVESTMENTS
9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2026
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]  
INVESTMENTS
NOTE P: INVESTMENTS
Short-Term Investments
During third quarter 2026, we entered into time deposits with contractual maturities of more than three months but less than one year. Time deposits are held with high credit quality financial institutions and are intended to be held to maturity. As of October 2, 2026, the aggregate carrying value of our time deposits was $550 million, which is included in the “Short-term investments” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Fair Value. The fair value of our time deposits approximates the carrying value due to its short-term nature and would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. See Note H: Fair Value Measurements for further information on fair value.
Non-Current Investments
We hold investments in certain companies that align with our strategic business objectives, including advancing capabilities, market access and technology development. The majority of our investments are reported at Corporate, as they benefit the entire Company, while certain investments strategically aligned with our segments, are reported within the respective segment. See “Segment aligned investment” discussion below for further information.
Rocketdyne Equity Method Investment. On August 3, 2026, in connection with the divestiture of the Space Technology disposal group, further discussed in Note O: Divestitures, we recorded an initial equity method investment of $248 million, reflecting fair value of our 40% retained noncontrolling interest in Rocketdyne. The recognition of this investment is a non-cash investing activity, excluded from our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Segment Aligned Investments. Investments in companies with dual-use technologies that accelerate our capabilities, improve go-to-market efforts and are operationally aligned with our business segments are reported within segment assets. Investment gains, losses and impairments associated with segment aligned investments are included in segment operating income, the profit measure reviewed and used by the CODM for evaluating segment performance and allocating resources. See Note Q: Business Segment Information for further information.
As of October 2, 2026, segment aligned investments, consisting of both equity method and equity interest investments, were $54 million and $43 million in our Space and Mission Systems and Communications and Spectrum Dominance segments, respectively. Net investment gains included in segment operating income were $39 million for year to date 2026. There were no investment gains or losses included in segment operating income for third quarter 2026, third quarter 2025 or year to date 2025.
Non-current investments, included as a component of the “Other non-current assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, are summarized below:
(In millions)October 2, 2026January 2, 2026
Equity method investments
$377 $88 
Equity interest investments
171 82 
Total non-current investments
$548 $170 
Investment gains (losses) associated with our non-current investments, included as a component of the “Other non-operating (expense) income, net” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, are summarized below:
Third QuarterYear to Date
(In millions)2026202520262025
Adjustments for equity method share of income$(7)$(1)$33 $7 
Fair value adjustments44 8 104 4 
Impairments— — (23)— 
Net investment gains
$37 $7 $114 $11