Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
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- symbol NOC
- Rev/Share 293.5899
- Book/Share 116.683
- PB 5.9692
- Debt/Equity 1.1839
- CurrentRatio 1.0876
- ROIC 0.0921
- MktCap 98848673000.0
- FreeCF/Share 23.1421
- PFCF 29.8907
- PE 23.7996
- Debt/Assets 0.3842
- DivYield 0.0129
- ROE 0.265
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | NOC | Truist | Buy | Hold | -- | $623 | Jan. 9, 2026 |
| Upgrade | NOC | Alembic Global Advisors | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $662 | Dec. 15, 2025 |
| Initiation | NOC | Citigroup | -- | Buy | -- | $654 | Dec. 12, 2025 |
| Initiation | NOC | BNP Paribas Exane | -- | Outperform | -- | $710 | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NOC | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $700 | Oct. 8, 2025 |
| Downgrade | NOC | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | -- | $542 | July 8, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NOC | Goldman | Sell | Neutral | -- | $521 | April 11, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NOC | RBC Capital Mkts | Sector Perform | Outperform | $500 | $575 | March 27, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NOC | Wolfe Research | Underperform | Peer Perform | -- | -- | Feb. 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NOC | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | -- | $587 | Jan. 21, 2025 |
News
Defense Behemoths: Winners and Loser During Q4 Earnings Cycle
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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?
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
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?
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
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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Why defense stocks are climbing
Published: January 08, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's Morgan Brennan breaks down the rally in defense stocks.
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Defense Stocks Rally as Trump Calls for Higher Military Budget
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Last night, President Donald Trump called on Truth Social for the U.S. military budget to increase to $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing "very troubled and dangerous times.
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What's The Risk For Northrop Grumman Stock As Trump Curbs Dividends And Executive Pay?
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock has decreased by 5.5% in a single day. This recent downturn reflects growing apprehensions regarding President Trump's threats to reduce dividends, buybacks, and executive compensation amid sluggish production, but significant declines like this frequently prompt a more challenging question: Is the weakness temporary, or does it indicate deeper issues in the overall narrative?
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Lockheed and Northrop shares dive as Trump says he'll ‘not permit' dividends and buybacks in defense sector
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
President targets executive pay as he calls for faster production and maintenance of military equipment
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Trump Won't Let Defense Companies Issue Dividends and Buy Back Stock
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative
President Donald Trump said he wouldn't allow defense companies to issue dividends or buy back their own stock until they invest more in production and research, comments that triggered a selloff across the sector. Stocks for contractors took a hit during the session on Wednesday.
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Trump says he will not permit dividends and stock buybacks for defense companies
Published: January 07, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he “will not permit” defense companies to issue dividends or stock buybacks until those firms address his complaints about the industry. Trump, in a lengthy Truth Social post, also took aim at defense contractors' executive pay packages, calling them “exorbitant and unjustifiable given how slowly these Companies are delivering vital Equipment to our Military, and our Allies.
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Northrop Grumman Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results and Webcast
Published: December 18, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today that its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results will be released on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, prior to the market opening.
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Top 5 Stocks Impacted by Potential Armed Conflict With Venezuela
Published: December 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
The United States has assembled its largest military presence in the Caribbean since 1989, with more than 15,000 troops deployed near Venezuela.
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Northrop Grumman Secures a Contract to Aid SiAW and AARGM-ER Programs
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NOC wins a $100M contract to bolster SiAW and AARGM-ER programs, expanding its role in advanced missile systems through 2034.
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Northrop Wins Deal to Produce High Explosive Proximity for US Army
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NOC secures a $200M contract to produce XM1211 proximity-fuzed rounds aimed at boosting short-range air defense against small UAS.
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3 Stocks to Watch as Geopolitics Drives Defense Spending Boom
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Geopolitics fuels a spending surge that's lifting RTX, GD and NOC as missile, shipbuilding and space demand drive standout 2025 gains.
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: ITT, Lockheed Martin And Northrop Grumman
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
On 12/1/25, ITT, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. ITT will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.351 on 12/31/25, Lockheed Martin will pay its quarterly dividend of $3.45 on 12/30/25, and Northrop Grumman will pay its quarterly dividend of $2.31 on 12/17/25.
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NOC Secures a Contract to Aid Stand-In Attack Weapon Subsystem
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Northrop Grumman lands a $100M contract to advance Stand-in Attack Weapon work, bolstering active-seeker development and strike capabilities.
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Why Is Northrop Grumman (NOC) Down 5.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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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