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Northrop Grumman (NOC)
NYSE:NOC
NOC Stock Chart & Stats
$605.58
$8.92(1.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$605.58
$8.92(1.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$426.24 - $640.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume247.83K
Average Volume (3M)810.74K
Market Cap
$85.13B
Enterprise Value$102.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.7
Beta0.16
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2026EPS Estimate
7.08Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 02, 2025Dividend Yield1.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.67
Shares Outstanding142,720,060
10 Day Avg. Volume878,771
30 Day Avg. Volume810,736
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)4.51
Price to Sales (P/S)1.68
P/FCF Ratio26.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.09
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$679.00Price Target Upside12.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Defense ProgramsThe company is expected to gain from increased funding for the Sentinel and B-21 programs, with the 2026 budget more than doubling allocations for both compared to the 2025 enacted levels.
EarningsNorthrop Grumman reported Q3 earnings with a strong beat on EPS of $7.67 versus the consensus of $6.43.
Growth OutlookThe NOC growth outlook is positive with a TTM book-to-bill ratio of 116%, indicating strong demand.
Bears Say
Future Earnings2026 pension income is expected to decrease compared to 2025, posing a headwind for future earnings.
Revenue GuidanceRevenue guidance was cut, but adjusted EPS guidance was revised up, reflecting improved profitability expectations.
Space SystemsSpace Systems has been down with the loss of NGI and a classified program cancelation.
Northrop Grumman News
NOC FAQ
What was Northrop Grumman’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northrop Grumman lowest stock price was $426.24 and its highest was $640.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Northrop Grumman’s market cap?
Northrop Grumman’s market cap is $85.13B.
When is Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northrop Grumman’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Northrop Grumman’s earnings last quarter?
Northrop Grumman released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2025. The company reported $7.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.443 by $1.227.
Is Northrop Grumman overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northrop Grumman’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northrop Grumman pay dividends?
Northrop Grumman pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.44%. See more information on Northrop Grumman dividends here
What is Northrop Grumman’s EPS estimate?
Northrop Grumman’s EPS estimate is 7.08.
How many shares outstanding does Northrop Grumman have?
Northrop Grumman has 142,720,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northrop Grumman’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northrop Grumman reported an EPS of $7.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.443. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.44%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northrop Grumman?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NOC
Northrop Grumman Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$679.00 (12.12% Upside)
$679.00 (12.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NOC Sentiment 84%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 44.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is a global aerospace and defense technology company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. The company operates in four primary sectors: Aerospace Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. Northrop Grumman is known for its advanced technologies and systems, including unmanned systems, cyber solutions, C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) systems, and missile defense systems. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense, international governments, and commercial customers, providing critical solutions for national security and space exploration.
NOC Company Deck
NOC Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a generally positive outlook with strong performance in international sales, cash flow, and program milestones. However, there are concerns about revised revenue guidance and challenges in the space segment. The potential impact of the U.S. Government shutdown remains a concern.View all NOC earnings summariesNOC Sales Breakdown
79.76% Product
20.24% Service
NOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$679.00
▲(12.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
32.69% Mutual Funds
0.23% Other Institutional Investors
46.04% Public Companies and Individual Investors