Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

NYSE: NOC · Real-Time Price · USD
716.65
+15.53 (2.22%)
Feb 18, 2026, 2:11 PM EST - Market open
Market Cap101.71B +44.2%
Revenue (ttm)41.95B +2.2%
Net Income4.18B +0.2%
EPS29.08 +2.6%
Shares Out 141.92M
PE Ratio24.68
Forward PE25.87
Dividend$9.24 (1.29%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 23, 2026
Volume411,681
Open709.97
Previous Close701.12
Day's Range702.49 - 716.21
52-Week Range426.24 - 716.97
Beta0.04
AnalystsBuy
Price Target675.29 (-5.77%)
Earnings DateJan 27, 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 17 analysts, the average rating for NOC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $675.29, which is a decrease of -5.77% from the latest price.

Price Target
$675.29
(-5.77% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Northrop Grumman: The Indispensable Industrial Capacity Moat

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1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Northrop Grumman: Underwhelming Growth Today, F/A-XX Win Could Change The Story

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1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Christopher Grady Joins Northrop Grumman Board of Directors

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) announced it has elected Admiral Christopher Grady, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to its board of...

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5 days ago - Barrons

Northrop Grumman and Polish arms maker aim to produce more than 180,000 artillery shells a year in Poland

U.S. defence supplier Northrop Grumman and Polish arms group Niewiadow-PGM aim to make more than 180,000 artillery shells annually in Poland, Northrop Grumman's managing director for Poland said on We...

6 days ago - Reuters

Northrop Grumman to Participate in Citi's 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will participate in Citi's 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference on Wednesday, February 18.

7 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Northrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $2.31 per share on Northrop Grumman common stoc...

7 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Poland's Niewiadow signs framework deal with Northrop Grumman on 155 mm ammo production

Polish arms group Niewiadow-PGM said on Tuesday it had signed a framework deal with U.S. defence supplier Northrop Grumman on producing artillery ammunition in Poland.

8 days ago - Reuters

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16 days ago - Reuters

These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Northrop Grumman After Better-Than-Expected Q4 Results

Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE: NOC) reported upbeat fourth-quarter financial results and issued worse-than-expected FY26 outlook on Tuesday.

21 days ago - Benzinga

Northrop Grumman Shares Rise 4% Following Key Trading Signal

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

22 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Northrop Grumman Releases Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

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22 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Northrop Grumman posts higher quarterly profit as geopolitical uncertainty fuels demand

Aerospace and defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong sales in its aeronautics business amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

22 days ago - Reuters

Northrop Grumman Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will release earnings for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

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5 weeks ago - Benzinga

Northrop Grumman: $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Boosts F/A-XX Win (Rating Upgrade)

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