Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

NYSE: NOC · Real-Time Price · USD
549.01
+29.06 (5.59%)
At close: Jul 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
545.27
-3.74 (-0.68%)
After-hours: Jul 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap77.98B +7.5%
Revenue (ttm)42.37B +5.0%
Net Income4.58B +23.3%
EPS31.95 +25.8%
Shares Out 142.03M
PE Ratio17.18
Forward PE19.36
Dividend$9.24 (1.68%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 1, 2026
Volume1,741,756
Open527.89
Previous Close519.95
Day's Range527.89 - 549.01
52-Week Range489.52 - 774.00
Beta-0.10
AnalystsBuy
Price Target689.33 (+25.56%)
Earnings DateJul 21, 2026

About NOC

Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, produces, integrates, sustains, and modernizes aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; and strategic long-ran... [Read more]

Founded 1939
Employees 95,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NOC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Northrop Grumman's revenue was $41.95 billion, an increase of 2.24% compared to the previous year's $41.03 billion. Earnings were $4.18 billion, an increase of 0.19%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 23 analysts, the average rating for NOC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $689.33, which is an increase of 25.56% from the latest price.

Price Target
$689.33
(25.56% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $587 from $628 at Citi

Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $587 from $628 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates and price targets in…

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3 days ago - TheFly

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking -- while copying production methods from drugmakers -- in an effort to deliver weapons ...

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3 days ago - Reuters

Lobbying push to nix Pentagon defense contractor share buyback ban heats up

Lobbying efforts to kill a proposed ban on some defense contractors buying back their own stock in a must-pass annual defense bill are heating up, as the House of Representatives begins to move the le...

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5 days ago - CNBC

Defense Stocks Slide: Why NOC, RTX & RNMBY See Newfound Weakness

The mid-term elections likely going against President Trump and the GOP is the biggest reason Richard Safran sees behind the U.S. defense stock slump seen in Northrop Grumman (NOC) and RTX Corp. (RTX)...

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5 days ago - Schwab Network

Laser weapons aren't science fiction anymore — and they are changing how defense stocks are valued

The economics of modern air defense are broken. Counterdrone systems are one of the fastest-growing segments in defense.

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5 days ago - Market Watch

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $580 from $620 at Jefferies

Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $580 from $620 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm estimates about 5% year-over-year revenue growth…

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8 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Webcast

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today that its second quarter 2026 financial results will be released on Tuesday, July 21, 2026,...

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16 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Defense Stocks Are in a Bear Market. How a Peace Deal Can Send Them Higher.

Many defense stocks are down more than 20% since the breakout of fighting in Iran.

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19 days ago - Barrons

OlivePoint Capital Acquires Rare Fee-Simple Aviation-Connected R&D Facility at 3507 Jack Northrop Avenue in Los Angeles, California

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OlivePoint acquires rare aviation-connected R&D campus near Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles with long-term credit tenancy.

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25 days ago - Business Wire

Northrop Grumman Transcript: Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

Strong demand for advanced defense capabilities is fueling backlog and sales growth, with major programs like B-21, Sentinel, and munitions driving future revenue. Investments in capacity, space, and mission systems support robust financial outlook and shareholder returns.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

CPI Aerostructures subsidiary awarded follow-on contract from Northrop Grumman

CPI Aerostructures (CVU) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Welding Metallurgy has reached an Agreement with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) and has been awarded follow-on orders for welde...

Other symbols: CVUNOC
5 weeks ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $620 from $660 at Jefferies

Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $620 from $660 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares after having met with CEO Kathy Warden and…

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5 weeks ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman to Participate in Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will participate in Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 28. Kathy Warde...

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6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Northrop Grumman Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board transitions, strategic investments, and a strong backlog supporting future growth. All director nominees and management proposals passed, while the shareholder proposal for an Independent Board Chair was rejected. Key risks include cost pressures and increased competition.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Northrop Grumman awarded $697M Navy contract

Northrop Grumman (NOC) was awarded a maximum ceiling $697M, firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee, basic ordering agreement for the procurement of follow-on sustainment engineering and logistics se...

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6 weeks ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman raises quarterly dividend to $2.47 per share from $2.31

The dividend is payable June 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 1, 2026.

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6 weeks ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $2.47 per share on Northrop Grumman common stock...

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6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

3 More Stocks to Buy After Earnings

These wide-moat stocks with recent fair value increases look attractive.

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6 weeks ago - Morningstar

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $628 from $742 at Citi

Citi analyst John Godyn lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $628 from $742 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated models in…

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6 weeks ago - TheFly

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting adds defence stocks to US portfolio

Hancock Prospecting, owned by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, has added ​defence, gold and rare-earths holdings ‌to its $3.3 billion U.S. portfolio this year, filings showed on Monday.

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6 weeks ago - Reuters

Northrop Grumman awarded $325.53M Army contract

Northrop Grumman (NOC) was awarded a $325.53M cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for development of the RangeHawk universal payload architecture prototype, a high-altitude long endurance airborne test resou...

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7 weeks ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman awarded $398M Air Force contract

Northrop Grumman (NOC) has been awarded a $398M firm-fixed-price contract for a satellite communication space vehicle. This contract provides for the development of the SATCOM space vehicle with launc...

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7 weeks ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Northrop Grumman filed a proxy statement on May 13, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Future Tech Recognized by Northrop Grumman with Supplier Excellence Award for Fourth Year Running

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Future Tech Enterprise, Inc., a global IT solutions provider, offering a diverse array of technology services and solutions to the corporate and government sect...

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2 months ago - Business Wire

Northrop Grumman Honors Top Suppliers Driving Industrial Innovation

Northrop Grumman recognized leading American and global suppliers who support the company with speed, capacity, manufacturing and supply chain operations.

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2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire