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An update from Northrop Grumman ( (NOC) ) is now available.
On Feb. 12 and 13, 2026, Northrop Grumman expanded its board and refreshed its leadership structure, electing Admiral Christopher W. Grady, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as a director and appointing him to its Audit and Risk and Policy committees, while designating James S. Turley as lead independent director effective May 20, 2026, after the planned retirement of Madeleine A. Kleiner. The board also approved 2026 incentive plans and long-term equity awards for top executives, tying pay to cash flow, segment operating income, sales, quality, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, production scaling, belonging and sustainability, as well as multi‑year metrics such as free cash flow, ROIC and relative TSR, underscoring a continued emphasis on financial discipline, strategic execution and stakeholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (NOC) stock is a Buy with a $785.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Northrop Grumman stock, see the NOC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on NOC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NOC is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (steady growth and improving free cash flow) and a constructive earnings outlook supported by record backlog and disciplined 2026 guidance. Technicals are bullish but appear overextended (RSI/Stoch elevated), and valuation is somewhat demanding with a modest dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on NOC stock, click here.
More about Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company that provides advanced systems and solutions to connect and protect the world and support human exploration. The company focuses on delivering differentiating technology at speed and scale to U.S. and allied government customers across key defense and space domains.
Average Trading Volume: 884,244
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $96.34B
For detailed information about NOC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.