Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

NYSE: NOC · Real-Time Price · USD
589.62
-21.51 (-3.52%)
At close: Apr 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
590.94
+1.32 (0.22%)
Pre-market: Apr 23, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT
Market Cap83.75B +19.2%
Revenue (ttm)42.37B +5.0%
Net Income4.58B +23.3%
EPS31.95 +25.8%
Shares Out 142.03M
PE Ratio18.45
Forward PE20.79
Dividend$9.24 (1.57%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 23, 2026
Volume1,304,944
Open611.10
Previous Close611.13
Day's Range583.50 - 615.00
52-Week Range450.13 - 774.00
Beta0.05
AnalystsBuy
Price Target703.50 (+19.31%)
Earnings DateApr 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 16 analysts, the average rating for NOC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $703.5, which is an increase of 19.31% from the latest price.

Price Target
$703.5
(19.31% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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1 day ago - Schwab Network

What's Behind The Drop In Northrop Grumman Stock?

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1 day ago - Benzinga

Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome

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1 day ago - Reuters

Stealth Bomber Maker Northrop Grumman Delivers Strong Earnings. The Stock Is Down.

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1 day ago - Barrons

Northrop Grumman Releases First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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1 day ago - GlobeNewsWire

Northrop Grumman Profit Jumps on Unprecedented Demand

Northrop Grumman logged a jump in profit and higher sales in the first quarter, amid what Chief Executive Kathy Warden called an unprecedented global demand environment.

1 day ago - WSJ

Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher first-quarter revenue on Tuesday helped by strong demand for its aeronautics systems, including ​the B-21 Raider aircraft, amid a rise in global conflic...

1 day ago - Reuters

Northrop Grumman Gears Up For Q1 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Tuesday, April 21.

2 days ago - Benzinga

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2 days ago - Benzinga

Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider Powers Unmatched Long-Range Strike Capability

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8 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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14 days ago - Barrons

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19 days ago - Benzinga

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21 days ago - Benzinga

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21 days ago - Benzinga

GE, Boeing, and 3 More Aero and Defense Plays

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22 days ago - Market Watch

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23 days ago - Barrons

What Trump's 15-Point Iran Plan Means For Defense Stocks

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4 weeks ago - Barrons

Pentagon says it will ramp up war supplies with defense companies

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4 weeks ago - Reuters

Thomas Global Systems Participates in Northrop Grumman 2026 IBCS Supplier Summit

IRVINE, Calif., March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thomas Global Systems participated in the Northrop Grumman 2026 Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Supplier Summit held March 16–17, 2026, on Ca...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

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4 weeks ago - Barrons

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

FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today that its first quarter 2026 financial results will be released on Tuesday, April 21, 2026...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire