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Northrop Grumman (NOC)
NYSE:NOC
NOC Stock Chart & Stats
$692.26
$8.92(1.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$692.26
$8.92(1.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$426.24 - $705.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume247.83K
Average Volume (3M)884.85K
Market Cap
$98.25B
Enterprise Value$95.70B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.40B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.8
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
6.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.23
Shares Outstanding141,921,620
10 Day Avg. Volume883,949
30 Day Avg. Volume884,850
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 Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$729.06Price Target Upside5.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And DemandRecord backlog and strong new awards enhance revenue visibility and reflect broad-based demand for the company's defense products, supporting potential upside to current guidance.
Major Program Awards And Production AccelerationPotential award wins on flagship programs and U.S. Air Force interest in accelerating bomber production could raise program volumes and materially boost aerospace sales.
Unmanned Systems And Domestic ManufacturingPartnerships on unmanned combat solutions and commitments to expand U.S.-based production capacity improve competitive positioning and enable scalable, commercial-like manufacturing of advanced systems.
Bears Say
Capital Allocation And Share BuybacksPlanned increases in capital spending and suspension of share repurchases shift cash toward investment and debt reduction, which could limit cash returns to shareholders.
Profitability And Cash Generation OutlookAnalyst cuts to margin and cash generation expectations, driven by higher capital needs, signal pressure on future profitability and free cash flow.
Segment Margin WeaknessA key business unit's weaker-than-expected operating margin despite higher sales points to uneven performance that could weigh on consolidated results.
Northrop Grumman News
NOC FAQ
What was Northrop Grumman’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northrop Grumman lowest stock price was $426.24 and its highest was $705.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Northrop Grumman’s market cap?
Northrop Grumman’s market cap is $98.25B.
When is Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Northrop Grumman’s earnings last quarter?
Northrop Grumman released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported $7.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.983 by $0.247.
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 6.03.
How many shares outstanding does Northrop Grumman have?
Northrop Grumman has 141,921,620 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northrop Grumman’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northrop Grumman reported an EPS of $7.23 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.983. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.688%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Northrop Grumman Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$729.06 (5.32% Upside)
$729.06 (5.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NOC Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 11.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.09%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple material positives: record backlog (~$95–$96B), strong Q4 and full-year performance with sales and EPS beating guidance, robust free cash flow growth (+26%), significant international momentum (+20%), and concrete investments to expand munitions and space capacity. Management provided prudent 2026 guidance that conservatively excludes potential upside from B-21 acceleration and other opportunities, noted timing risks for certain programs (Sentinel, Gen 63 cadence) and expects near-term margin pressure in Aeronautics due to development mix. On balance, the positive operational and financial momentum, healthy cash generation, and clear capacity investments outweigh the timing/conservatism risks, supporting an overall favorable outlook.View all NOC earnings summariesNOC Sales Breakdown
80.42% Product
19.58% Service
NOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$729.06
▲(5.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
30.91% Mutual Funds
0.22% Other Institutional Investors
47.22% Public Companies and Individual Investors