Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

NYSE: NOC · Real-Time Price · USD
539.63
+7.40 (1.39%)
At close: Jul 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
537.67
-1.96 (-0.36%)
After-hours: Jul 10, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT
Market Cap76.65B +10.0%
Revenue (ttm)42.37B +5.0%
Net Income4.58B +23.3%
EPS31.95 +25.8%
Shares Out 142.03M
PE Ratio16.66
Forward PE18.77
Dividend$9.24 (1.71%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 1, 2026
Volume455,800
Open534.67
Previous Close532.23
Day's Range529.94 - 541.08
52-Week Range493.84 - 774.00
Beta-0.10
AnalystsBuy
Price Target687.14 (+27.34%)
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 $687.14, which is an increase of 27.34% from the latest price.

Price Target
$687.14
(27.34% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $620 from $800 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $620 from $800 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm still sees…

1 day ago - TheFly

Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Northrop Grumman Stocks Hit with Price Target Cuts — Here’s Why

Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss has slashed his price targets for defense contractors Lockheed Martin ($LMT) and Northrop Grumman ($NOC). He cited the recent meaningful underperformance of defense s...

Other symbols: LMT
2 days ago - TipRanks

Northrup, Lockheed, Other Defense Stocks Rise as Trump Sparks Iran War Fears

President Trump criticized Iranian leaders at the NATO summit in Turkey.

Other symbols: LMTAVAVGDLHX
2 days ago - Barrons

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $620 from $800 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $620 from $800 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Despite budget growth and…

2 days ago - TheFly

NATO announces billions in defense deals. What investors should watch for now.

A number of major defense companies, including Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have announced billions of dollars worth of backlogs

Other symbols: EUADITALMT
3 days ago - Market Watch

Northrop Grumman Stock (NOC) Rises on NATO Aircraft Purchase Plan

Shares in Northrop Grumman ($NOC), the U.S. aerospace company and defense contractor, edged higher early Tuesday. This followed an announcement by Mark Rutte, the secretary-general of the North Atlant...

Other symbols: LMT
3 days ago - TipRanks

Defence companies sign deals at NATO industry forum

Defence companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara on Tuesday for an industry forum held ​alongside the alliance's annual summit, where several defence cooperation ‌and procurement agreement...

Other symbols: LMT
3 days ago - Reuters

NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that ​allies buy up to five ‌Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark ​signing a let...

3 days ago - Reuters

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…

9 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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9 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...

Other symbols: BALMT
11 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)...

Other symbols: RTX
11 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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11 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…

14 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,...

22 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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25 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.

4 weeks 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.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

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...

7 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.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

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...

7 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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7 weeks ago - Morningstar

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.

Other symbols: CRWDLHXLMTRTX
7 weeks ago - Reuters

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.

2 months 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...

2 months ago - Business Wire