Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

NYSE: NOC · Real-Time Price · USD
549.52
-2.75 (-0.50%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
549.00
-0.52 (-0.09%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap78.05B +17.1%
Revenue (ttm)42.37B +5.0%
Net Income4.58B +23.3%
EPS31.95 +25.8%
Shares Out 142.03M
PE Ratio17.20
Forward PE19.40
Dividend$9.24 (1.68%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 23, 2026
Volume742,662
Open554.97
Previous Close552.27
Day's Range544.24 - 555.03
52-Week Range453.01 - 774.00
Beta-0.11
AnalystsBuy
Price Target708.87 (+29.0%)
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 15 analysts, the average rating for NOC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $708.87, which is an increase of 29.00% from the latest price.

Price Target
$708.87
(29.00% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

4 days 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.

7 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Permag™ Recognized by Northrop Grumman for Strengthening Defense Industrial Base Through Innovation and Collaboration

Northrop Grumman Honors Top Partners at Annual Supplier Excellence Awards ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Permag™ is honored to be recognized by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

T. ROWE PRICE EXPLORES LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX NATIONAL SECURITY LANDSCAPE WITH NORTHROP GRUMMAN CEO KATHY WARDEN

Newest episode of "The Angle" from T. Rowe Price spotlights speed-to-deliver, AI, autonomy, and space as priorities shaping the future of national defense BALTIMORE, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- T.

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

Northrop Grumman awarded $488M Air Force contract

Northrop Grumman (NOC) has been awarded a ceiling $488M firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for F-16 System Program Office Foreign Military Sales and Air Force/Navy supp...

10 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman Relies on INTEGRITY-178 tuMP RTOS for the First Production Delivery of EGI-M Resilient Airborne Navigation System

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Green Hills Software today announced that its INTEGRITY®-178 tuMP™ real-time operating system (RTOS) is part of Northrop Grumman's delivery of the first product...

11 days ago - Business Wire

U.S. Air Force To Fly B-1B Lancer And B-2 Spirit Well Into Late 2030s

The United States Air Force has no plans to retire its remaining fleet of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers for at least a couple more decades, and the old "BUFFs" as they are known, will be in servi...

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11 days ago - Forbes

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Dips after Q1 Earnings but B-21 Growth Keeps Me Bullish

Northrop Grumman ($NOC) remains a compelling buy despite its post-earnings dip, with B-21 growth continuing to strengthen the buy case. The leading aerospace and defense company’s first-quarter print ...

12 days ago - TipRanks

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $660 from $710 at Jefferies

Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $660 from $710 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm believes the company’s Q1 report “de-risked”

12 days ago - TheFly

US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts

The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based missile ​defense interceptor systems, advancing U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden ‌Dome pl...

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14 days ago - Reuters

Defense Stocks Can Survive Big Win by Democrats in Midterms, Says Citi

After a tough few weeks, analyst John Godyn sees an opportunity to buy the dip.

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14 days ago - Barrons

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $745 from $806 at UBS

UBS analyst Gavin Parsons lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $745 from $806 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

15 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $742 from $807 at Citi

Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $742 from $807 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm cites reduced peer group multiples for

16 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman awarded $207.89M Air Force contract modification

Northrop Grumman (NOC) has been awarded a $207.89M modification to a previously awarded contract for an additional year of contractor logistics support services. The modification brings the total cumu...

16 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman price target lowered to $745 from $765 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag lowered the firm’s price target on Northrop Grumman (NOC) to $745 from $765 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Shares sold off post-print

16 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman files automatic mixed securities shelf

17:08 EDT Northrop Grumman (NOC) files automatic mixed securities shelf

17 days ago - TheFly

GE, RTX & Bullish Case for Defense Stocks in 2026

Defense stocks will be some of the key names to move the stock market higher, says Kevin Mahn. He points to the Trump administration's push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget and lasting geopolitical ...

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17 days ago - Schwab Network

Northrop Grumman: Expanding annual production capacity on B-21 aircraft by 25%

Says portfolio well aligned to priorities outlined in the FY27 U.S. defense budget request. Accelerating initial operation capability of Sentinel program. Comments taken from investor presentation sli...

17 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman raises FY26 CapEx view to $1.85B from $1.65B

Sees FY26 tax rate low to mid 17%.

17 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman seeing ‘robust’ demand environment

Says “heightened sense of urgency” in Middle East for company’s solutions. “Encouraged” by bipartisan support for increasing Defense budget. Says weapons systems nearing 10% of company sales. Expects ...

17 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman expects cash flows to ramp through year, with largest in Q4

Expects sales to accelerate through the year, with a similar cadence to 2025.

17 days ago - TheFly

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

The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled more details of President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion ​defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, by ‌far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in...

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17 days ago - Reuters

Northrop Grumman Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 delivered strong sales growth, margin improvement, and robust backlog, driven by modernization programs like B-21 and Sentinel. Guidance for 2026 is reaffirmed, with accelerating sales and continued investment in capacity to meet rising global defense demand.

17 days ago - Transcripts

Northrop Grumman reports backlog of $96B

Reports continued strong demand with net awards of $9.8B and backlog of $96B.

17 days ago - TheFly

Northrop Grumman backs FY26 free cash flow view $3.1B-$3.5B

07:07 EDT Northrop Grumman (NOC) backs FY26 free cash flow view $3.1B-$3.5B

17 days ago - TheFly