Northrop Grumman (NOC)

Currency in USD
541.15
+6.30(+1.18%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
530.08541.48
52 wk Range
479.02774.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
534.85
Open
534
Day's Range
530.08-541.48
52 wk Range
479.02-774
Volume
180.7K
Average Volume (3m)
970.13K
1-Year Change
-6.1281%
Book Value / Share
125.91
Fair Value
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
643.62
Upside
+18.94%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 643.62
(+18.94% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold600.00+11.05%635.00Maintain23/07/2026
TD Cowen
Hold550.00+1.80%580.00Maintain22/07/2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy615.00+13.83%645.00Maintain22/07/2026
UBS
Buy685.00+26.79%666.00Maintain22/07/2026
Susquehanna
Buy655.00+21.23%785.00Maintain22/07/2026

Northrop Grumman Corporation SWOT Analysis


Defense Giant's Outlook
Northrop Grumman faces margin pressure amid B-21 program optimism, with analysts projecting sales growth acceleration in 2026 and beyond
B-21 Boost
Explore how the B-21 program could lift Northrop's free cash flow by $800-900 million post-2026, alleviating concerns about early production losses
Global Expansion
Delve into Northrop's international growth potential, highlighted by a strong 1.4x book-to-bill ratio in global markets
Market Valuation
Analyst price targets range from $500 to $575, reflecting varied views on Northrop's profitability and growth prospects in a complex defense landscape
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Northrop Grumman Q2 2026 EPS of $7.68 beat estimates by $0.86; revenue rose 5% YoY to $10.9B, topping forecasts by $100M despite stock falling 2.5%.
  • Company raised full-year 2026 EPS guidance by $1.20 to $28.60-$29.10 range, citing stronger sales execution and improved second-half margins.
  • Record backlog hit $105B, up 17% YoY; Q2 awards totaled $20B with book-to-bill ratio of 1.84x driven by Sentinel, B-21, and missile-defense demand.
  • Operating income pressured by unfavorable cost adjustments on GEM 63XL and SiAW programs; CapEx rising to $1.85B to expand production capacity.
  • Management expects stronger H2 2026 performance with segment sales growth across all divisions; free cash flow guidance maintained at $3.1B-$3.5B range.
Last Updated: 21/07/2026, 15:46
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Earnings

Latest Release
21/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
7.68 / 6.82
Revenue / Forecast
10.9B / 10.8B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 31.56%
Dividend Yield
1.85%
Industry Median 1.12%
Annualised payout
9.88
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.69%
Growth Streak

Compare NOC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
NOC
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.8x33.4x12.2x
PEG Ratio
1.051.300.03
Price/Book
4.2x4.8x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.8x2.2x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.8%17.5%29.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, produces, integrates, sustains, and modernizes aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle management and command and control systems. Its Defense Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces strategic deterrent systems, tactical weapons, and missile defense solutions; and provides sustainment, modernization, and training services for manned and unmanned aircraft and electronics systems. This segment also offers strategic missiles; integrated all-domain command and control systems; precision strike weapons; tactical solid rocket motors, and high-speed air-breathing and hypersonic systems; high-performance gun systems, ammunition, precision munitions, and advanced fuzes; and sustainment, operation, and modernization. The Mission Systems segment provides command, control, communication and computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared, and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; advanced communications and network systems; microelectronics; navigation and positioning sensors; maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems; cyber solutions; and intelligence processing systems. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites, spacecraft systems, subsystems, sensors, and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; and launch vehicles and related propulsion systems. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

Employees
95000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
69.04M48.60%36.94B
Other Institutional Investors
50.37M35.46%26.95B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
22.65M15.94%12.12B
Total
142.06M100.00%76.01B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company10.97%15,579,9698,336,062
State Street Global Advisors, Inc.9.15%13,000,9286,956,147

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FAQ

What Is the Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) Share Price Today?

The Northrop Grumman stock price today is 541.15 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Northrop Grumman (NOC) Trade On?

Northrop Grumman is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Northrop Grumman?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Northrop Grumman is "NOC."

Does Northrop Grumman Pay Dividends? What’s The Current NOC Dividend Yield?

Yes, NOC Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Northrop Grumman dividend yield is 1.85%.

What Is the Current Northrop Grumman Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) market cap is 75.98B USD.

What Is Northrop Grumman's (NOC) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Northrop Grumman EPS is currently 31.56 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Northrop Grumman Earnings Date?

Northrop Grumman's next earnings report will be released on 22/10/2026.

Is NOC a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Northrop Grumman moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for NOC stock is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Northrop Grumman Stock Split?

Northrop Grumman has split 4 times. (See the NOC stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Northrop Grumman Have?

Northrop Grumman has 95000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC)?

As of 31/07/2026, Northrop Grumman (NOC) is trading at a share price of 541.15 USD, with a previous close of 534.85 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 530.08 USD to 541.48 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 479.02 USD to 774.00 USD.

What Is Northrop Grumman (NOC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Northrop Grumman is 643.62 USD, with a high estimate of 815 USD and a low estimate of 538 USD. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +18.94% Upside potential.

What Is the NOC Premarket Price?

NOC's last pre-market stock price is 536.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 960.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.15, or 0.22%.

What Is the NOC After Hours Price?

NOC's last after hours stock price is 532.75 USD, the stock has decreased by -2.10, or -0.39%.
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