Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

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Lockheed Martin vs. Northrop Grumman: Who's Currently the Better Play?
LMT, NOC
Published: March 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LMT and NOC face off as rising defense demand, massive backlogs, and new contracts shape their growth outlook.

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Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for Iran War. Here's What It Means for Defense Stocks.
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 19, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

A proposed $200 billion Pentagon request tied to the Iran conflict could reshape defense spending in 2026 and 2027—and influence stocks like Lockheed Martin.

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Defense companies are meeting Trump today. Here's what he'll ask for after demanding Iran's surrender.
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 06, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

President Donald Trump is expected to ask defense companies to speed up production when he meets with them Friday amid his call for an unconditional surrender by Iran.

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Northrop Grumman Secures a $225M Contract to Aid E-130J Program
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Published: March 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NOC wins a $225.1M Naval Air Systems Command contract to develop training materials for the E-130J program, boosting its position in the growing military training market.

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What's Driving NOC Stock Higher?
NOC
Published: March 04, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Throughout the past year, Northrop Grumman (NOC) experienced modest revenue growth and a dip in margins, yet its stock skyrocketed by 63% as investor excitement drove a 59% increase in its P/E ratio. Strategic shifts—including converting a significant loss into growth in Aeronautics and achieving record backlog levels—propelled this impressive rise despite various challenges.

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Defense Stocks: Rockets, Radars, and Record Backlogs
LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 03, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of industry leaders Lockheed Martin NYSE: LMT, RTX Corporation NYSE: RTX, and Northrop Grumman NYSE: NOC have surged, with some reaching new highs on a significant increase in trading volume.

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The Middle East War: Let's Talk About U.S. Defense Stocks
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Defense sector stocks surged following the escaltion in the Middle East, with General Dynamics (GD) and RTX (RTX) offering the most compelling upside. RTX stands out for accelerating double-digit growth, successful crisis management, and attractive PEG valuation relative to peers. General Dynamics is positioned for margin expansion as submarine programs scale, with a $118B backlog and underappreciated growth.

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Northrop Grumman, Axon and RTX lifted most as defense stocks gain on Iran war
AXON, GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

US defence stocks were in demand on Monday as Wall Street reacted to the US and Israel's war on Iran and the retaliatory strikes on regional allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE. Shares in Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC, XETRA:NTH) rose 4.9%, with Axon Enterprise Inc (NASDAQ:AXON) and RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX, XETRA:5UR) also both climbing over 4%.

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Palantir, Lockheed and these other defense stocks are rising on heels of Iran conflict
GD, LMT, NOC, PLTR, RTX
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Defense spending is due to get “more urgent and less controversial,” an analyst notes, and numerous stocks could benefit.

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Tuttle: "Wouldn't Panic" in Iran Sell-Off, Defense Stocks to Soar
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Stocks dip, oil rips — it's the pattern Matt Tuttle sees in the Iranian conflict, and Matt tells investors to not go long oil. He sees defense stocks as the favorable play in the weeks and months ahead, specifically in evolving tech like drones and photonics.

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Why Is Northrop Grumman (NOC) Up 2.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
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Published: February 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript
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Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript

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Northrop Grumman: The Indispensable Industrial Capacity Moat
NOC
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Northrop Grumman is rated Buy, leveraging unmatched vertical integration in solid rocket motors and a strategic deterrence duopoly with B-21 and Sentinel programs. NOC's industrial moat is deepened by tripling SRM capacity by 2027 and digital engineering, enabling margin expansion and decoupling growth from generic defense spending trends. Key risks include capital intensity, potential profitless growth from B-21 and Sentinel, and valuation-duration mismatch that may compress multiples if execution falters.

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Northrop Grumman and Polish arms maker aim to produce more than 180,000 artillery shells a year in Poland
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Published: February 11, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

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 Wednesday.

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Defense Behemoths: Winners and Loser During Q4 Earnings Cycle
GD, NOC, RTX
Published: February 02, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

A plethora of defense giants just reported their Q4 2025 earnings. The cycle saw some standout performances, as well as others that left investors wanting more.

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Northrop Grumman Flashed a Buy Signal—And the Market Backed It Up
NOC
Published: January 28, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Northrop Grumman NYSE: NOC stock action triggered a Buy signal in early 2026 by breaking out of a consolidation to new highs. It then confirmed the move with a stronger signal following its Q4 2025 earnings release and 2026 guidance update.

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NOC
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Record Organic Sales Aid Northrop's Q4 Earnings & Revenue Beat
NOC
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NOC beats fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates as sales jump 9.6% year over year and backlog rises to $95.68 billion, led by strength across all four segments.

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Compared to Estimates, Northrop Grumman (NOC) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Northrop Grumman (NOC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Sell America? What Europe's Huge IPO Says About U.S. Defense Stocks.
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

The CSG IPO continues a trend of strong performance for European defense stocks.

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Gear Up for Northrop Grumman (NOC) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Northrop Grumman (NOC), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.

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Northrop Grumman to Post Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
NOC
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NOC's Q4 results may get a lift from Aeronautics and Defense strength, while higher expenses and taxes are likely to have pressured earnings.

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These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
NOC, TDG
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Will Northrop Grumman (NOC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
NOC
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Northrop Grumman (NOC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Defense CEOs Get Paid a Lot. Trump Is Pushing Them to Deliver.
LHX, NOC, RTX
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The president ordered future contracts to ensure base salaries for defense company CEOs are capped at current levels if contractors fail to perform.

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European Defense Stocks Rally. 3 Particularly Bullish Charts.
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

A German contractor, Italian aerospace name, and British defense company.

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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?
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Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Northrop Grumman (NOC) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, NOC broke through the 20-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.

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These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
NOC, RTX
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Aerospace, defense stocks surge after Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military spending budget — but are investors too optimistic?
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

ETFs that target aerospace and defense stocks are beating the S&P 500 so far in 2026.

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S&P500 and Dow Jones: US Indices Hold Gains as Defense Stocks Surge on Trump Budget
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 08, 2026 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive

Dow Jones and S&P 500 hold record highs as defense stocks surge 5% on Trump's $1.5T military budget. Energy leads sectors up 2.5% while tech lags today.

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About Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

  • IPO Date 1981-12-31
  • Website https://www.northropgrumman.com
  • Industry Aerospace & Defense
  • CEO Kathy J. Warden
  • Employees 97000

Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle management and command and control systems. Its Defense Systems segment designs, develops, and produces weapons and mission systems. It offers products and services, such as integrated battle management systems, weapons systems and aircraft, and mission systems. This segment also provides command and control and weapons systems, including munitions and missiles; precision strike weapons; propulsion, such as air-breathing and hypersonic systems; gun systems and precision munitions; life cycle service and support for software, weapons systems, and aircraft; and logistics support, sustainment, operation, and modernization for air, sea, and ground systems. The company's Mission Systems segment offers cyber, command, control, communications and computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; advanced communications and network systems; cyber solutions; intelligence processing systems; navigation; and maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems. This segment also provides airborne multifunction sensors; maritime/land systems and sensors; navigation, targeting, and survivability solutions; and networked information solutions. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; and strategic missiles. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.