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Northrop Grumman (NOC)
NYSE:NOC
NOC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$418.60 - $555.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume247.83K
Average Volume (3M)1.17M
Market Cap
$71.03B
Enterprise Value$82.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.80B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.3
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2025EPS Estimate
6.33Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield1.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)28.41
Shares Outstanding144,755,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,193,716
30 Day Avg. Volume1,173,827
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.90
P/FCF Ratio6.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$542.77Price Target Upside9.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business StrategyAnnounced portfolio pruning and business line realignment activity suggest management is fine-tuning the Defense Systems portfolio around missile and missile defense capability.
EarningsStrong bookings and backlog point to some conservatism in their sales outlook and importantly, a growth upside divergence vs. peers into the future.
International GrowthManagement noted visibility into double-digit growth outside the United States this year.
Bears Say
Budget RisksDownside risks include U.S. defense budget/spending cuts, cancellations or curtailments of key programs like the B-21 or Sentinel GBSD, and competitive threats from new industry entrants.
Contract RisksSpace Systems faces the $900MM NGI/Classified contract sunset.
Space SystemsSpace will see a $900M headwind as NOC winds down work on the NGI and a restricted program.
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Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
28.97% Mutual Funds
17.20% Other Institutional Investors
33.71% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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NOC FAQ
What was Northrop Grumman’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northrop Grumman lowest stock price was $418.60 and its highest was $555.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Northrop Grumman’s market cap?
Northrop Grumman’s market cap is $71.03B.
When is Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2025 which is in 28 days.
How were Northrop Grumman’s earnings last quarter?
Northrop Grumman released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $6.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.354 by $0.036.
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 $2.059 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.64%. See more information on Northrop Grumman dividends here
What is Northrop Grumman’s EPS estimate?
Northrop Grumman’s EPS estimate is 6.33.
How many shares outstanding does Northrop Grumman have?
Northrop Grumman has 144,755,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northrop Grumman’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northrop Grumman reported an EPS of $6.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.354. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.38%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northrop Grumman?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NOC
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Northrop Grumman Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$542.77 (9.63% Upside)
$542.77 (9.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NOC Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 76.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.05%
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.
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NOC Company Deck
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NOC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Northrop Grumman's earnings call reflected strong financial performance with record backlog achievements and significant growth in sales and margins. However, there were challenges, including underperformance in the space segment and pension asset returns falling short of expectations. The divestiture of the training services business also indicated strategic realignment. Overall, the company demonstrated resilience and strategic positioning for future growth.Read More>---
NOC Sales Breakdown
29.32% Aeronautics Systems
28.59% Space Systems
27.78% Mission Systems
20.86% Defense Systems
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NOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$542.77
▲(9.63% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering NOC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+9.20%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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