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Northrop Grumman (NOC)
NYSE:NOC
NOC Stock Chart & Stats
$629.32
$8.92(1.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$629.32
$8.92(1.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$426.24 - $640.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume247.83K
Average Volume (3M)734.23K
Market Cap
$88.32B
Enterprise Value$88.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$16.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
Jan 27, 2026EPS Estimate
6.99Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.67
Shares Outstanding142,720,060
10 Day Avg. Volume912,617
30 Day Avg. Volume734,233
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)4.51
Price to Sales (P/S)1.68
P/FCF Ratio26.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.17
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$686.33Price Target Upside9.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
B-21 Program MomentumOngoing flight tests and discussions to accelerate B-21 production suggest a pathway to larger contract volumes if production scale-up and awards materialize.
Backlog And DemandA book-to-bill ratio well above one signals sustained customer demand and a healthy backlog that can underpin revenue growth and margin stability.
Earnings BeatAnalysts note a stronger-than-expected earnings-per-share result, indicating the company can convert revenue into higher profitability and supporting investor confidence.
Bears Say
Guidance RiskQuarterly guidance set below Street expectations raises concern about near-term execution and may dampen investor sentiment.
Program Cancellations And Contract LossesLoss of specific Space Systems contracts and a classified program cancellation highlight contract and execution risk in that segment, which could reduce future revenue and margins.
Revenue ShortfallReported revenue came in below analysts' expectations, pointing to near-term top-line pressure that could weigh on the stock until sales trends improve.
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 $640.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Northrop Grumman’s market cap?
Northrop Grumman’s market cap is $88.32B.
When is Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 27, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Northrop Grumman’s earnings last quarter?
Northrop Grumman released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2025. The company reported $7.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.443 by $1.227.
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 6.99.
How many shares outstanding does Northrop Grumman have?
Northrop Grumman has 142,720,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northrop Grumman’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northrop Grumman reported an EPS of $7.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.443. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.44%.
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:
$686.33 (9.06% Upside)
$686.33 (9.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NOC Sentiment 81%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 11.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.03%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.09%
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a generally positive outlook with strong performance in international sales, cash flow, and program milestones. However, there are concerns about revised revenue guidance and challenges in the space segment. The potential impact of the U.S. Government shutdown remains a concern.View all NOC earnings summariesNOC Sales Breakdown
79.76% Product
20.24% Service
NOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$686.33
▲(9.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
30.91% Mutual Funds
0.22% Other Institutional Investors
47.22% Public Companies and Individual Investors