Northrop Grumman (NOC)
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NOC Stock Chart & Stats
$665.26
$8.92(1.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$665.26
$8.92(1.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$453.01 - $774.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume247.83K
Average Volume (3M)705.78K
Market Cap
$80.69B
Enterprise Value$95.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.7
Beta0.15
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
6.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.14
Shares Outstanding142,033,480
10 Day Avg. Volume698,158
30 Day Avg. Volume705,785
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio7.41
Price to Book (P/B)4.91
Price to Sales (P/S)1.95
P/FCF Ratio24.74
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.26
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$734.56Price Target Upside10.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)27.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$43.97B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Program AwardsRecord backlog and strong award momentum for major programs such as the B-21 and next-generation fighters could push revenue above current guidance if award decisions and production rate increases materialize.
Operational PerformanceQuarterly results that beat analyst expectations, combined with robust sales growth and improving margins in several business areas, support a stronger profitability trajectory.
Unmanned Systems PartnershipsPartnership with Kratos and Project Talon's emphasis on affordability and manufacturability position the company to scale commercial-like unmanned combat solutions and expand addressable market opportunities.
Bears Say
Capital Spending And BuybacksHigher planned capital spending and the halt of share buybacks while maintaining the dividend redirects cash toward investment and debt repayment, which may weigh on near-term shareholder returns.
Near-Term Margin And Cash OutlookAnalyst lowered near-term margin and cash generation expectations due to increased investment needs, signaling potential headwinds for near-term financial performance.
Program Investment RequirementsKey growth opportunities such as next-generation aircraft and bomber programs require a substantial step-up in capital investment, which could pressure margins and cash flow before programs scale.
Northrop Grumman News
NOC FAQ
What was Northrop Grumman’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northrop Grumman lowest stock price was $453.01 and its highest was $774.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Northrop Grumman’s market cap?
Northrop Grumman’s market cap is $80.69B.
When is Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were Northrop Grumman’s earnings last quarter?
Northrop Grumman released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $6.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.055 by $0.085.
Is Northrop Grumman overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northrop Grumman’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northrop Grumman pay dividends?
Northrop Grumman pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.55%. See more information on Northrop Grumman dividends here
What is Northrop Grumman’s EPS estimate?
Northrop Grumman’s EPS estimate is 6.82.
How many shares outstanding does Northrop Grumman have?
Northrop Grumman has 142,033,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northrop Grumman’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northrop Grumman reported an EPS of $6.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.055. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.979%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northrop Grumman?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NOC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Northrop Grumman Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$734.56 (10.42% Upside)
$734.56 (10.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NOC Sentiment 77%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $16.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 93%
Bearish news 7%
Bearish news 7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
28.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR 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, and produces weapons and mission systems. It offers products and services, such as integrated battle management systems, weapons systems and aircraft, and mission systems. This segment also provides command and control and weapons systems, including munitions and missiles; precision strike weapons; propulsion, such as air-breathing and hypersonic systems; gun systems and precision munitions; life cycle service and support for software, weapons systems, and aircraft; and logistics support, sustainment, operation, and modernization for air, sea, and ground systems. The company's Mission Systems segment offers cyber, command, control, communications and computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; advanced communications and network systems; cyber solutions; intelligence processing systems; navigation; and maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems. This segment also provides airborne multifunction sensors; maritime/land systems and sensors; navigation, targeting, and survivability solutions; and networked information solutions. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; and strategic missiles. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
NOC Company Deck
NOC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive outlook: solid quarterly growth (sales +4%, organic +5%), strong bookings ($9.8B) and a large backlog ($96B), improving margins, significant program accelerations (B-21 production +25%, Sentinel milestones), and active investments to expand capacity. Near-term negatives include a weak Space quarter driven by one-time timing and program adjustments (NGI and GEM 63XL), Q1 cash use and sizable multi-year CapEx for B-21, and execution/timing risks tied to supplier scaling and program testing. On balance, the positive operational and backlog momentum, reaffirmed guidance, and material strategic wins and investments outweigh the manageable near-term challenges.View all NOC earnings summariesNOC Sales Breakdown
80.42% Product
19.58% Service
NOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$734.56
▲(10.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
30.69% Mutual Funds
2.18% Other Institutional Investors
44.36% Public Companies and Individual Investors