Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NOC
  • Rev/Share 279.1701
  • Book/Share 103.6238
  • PB 4.7115
  • Debt/Equity 1.0692
  • CurrentRatio 0.9497
  • ROIC 0.0933

 

  • MktCap 70268528160.0
  • FreeCF/Share 12.2822
  • PFCF 39.5656
  • PE 19.0236
  • Debt/Assets 0.3305
  • DivYield 0.0174
  • ROE 0.2502

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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
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
Initiation NOC Truist -- Buy -- $544 Jan. 14, 2025
Upgrade NOC Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight -- $595 Jan. 8, 2025
Downgrade NOC Alembic Global Advisors Overweight Neutral -- $560 Aug. 27, 2024

News

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation – NOC
NOC
Published: April 25, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (“Northrop Grumman” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NOC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
NOC
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman" or "the Company") (NYSE:NOC). Investors who purchased Northrop Grumman securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/NOC.

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These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
FTAI, NOC
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Investors to Inquire about Securities Investigation
NOC
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman" or "the Company") (NYSE:NOC). Investors who purchased Northrop Grumman securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/NOC.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation - NOC
NOC
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman" or the "Company") (NYSE:NOC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
NOC
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Northrop Grumman is taking a financial hit on its B-21 Raider stealth bomber
NOC
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Northrop Grumman posted a drop in profits in the first quarter of 2025. It said higher manufacturing costs for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber were to blame.

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Northrop Grumman Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates, Lowers '25 EPS View
NOC
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

NOC's first-quarter earnings miss the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.4%. Its top line declines 6.6% from the year-ago quarter.

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US defense contractors mostly maintain forecasts despite Trump tariffs
LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Major U.S. defense contractors are mostly maintaining their financial forecasts for 2025, saying it is too soon to understand the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Why Northrop Grumman Stock Is Plummeting Today
NOC
Published: April 22, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

The stock of Northrop Grumman (NOC -13.30%) is getting hit with big sell-offs Tuesday following the company's recently published first-quarter results. The share price was down 11.4% as of noon ET today amid the backdrop of a 1.9% gain for the S&P 500.

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2 Aerospace & Defense Stocks Sliding After Earnings
NOC, RTX
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX) are down 9% at $114.75 at last glance, despite the firm's better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue.

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Compared to Estimates, Northrop Grumman (NOC) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
NOC
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Northrop Grumman (NOC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 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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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
NOC
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Northrop Grumman (NOC) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.32 per share a year ago.

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Northrop Profit Slides, Slashed 2025 Earnings View on Space Woes
NOC
Published: April 22, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The defense contractor posted a decline in first-quarter sales and earnings, and slashed its 2025 earnings projections.

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Northrop Grumman Releases First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
NOC
Published: April 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has released its first quarter 2025 financial results.

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Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
NOC
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why are analysts turning bullish on Northrop Grumman?
NOC
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Neutral

As the Trump administration begins reshaping the priorities of US defense spending, investors are seeking clarity on how contractors will fare under an era marked by heightened scrutiny and potential cuts.

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Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
NOC
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Northrop Grumman Aerospace & Defense Industry Playbook 2025: Strategy Focus, Key Plans, SWOT, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Market Outlook
NOC
Published: April 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Dublin, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Northrop Grumman Corporation - Strategy Playbook - 2025 - Strategy Focus, Key Strategies & Plans, SWOT, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Market Outlook" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The 2025 edition of this Strategy Playbook report analyses the overall Strategy Focus and provides insights into the overall Strategy Focus and decrypts the key Strategies & Plans being pursued by the Northrop Grumman Corporation for the near to medium term horizon amid a complex, difficult & challenging global macroeconomic environment marked by rising geopolitical tensions and looming threat of renewed trade …

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Boeing, Northrop Grumman await US Navy next-generation fighter contract this week, sources say
BA, NOC
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

The U.S. Navy is expected to announce this week who will build its next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter - a program worth hundreds of billions over its lifetime and a key part of plans to confront China, people familiar with the decision said.

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Northrop Grumman: The Forgotten Winner Of Boeing's F-47
BA, NOC
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Boeing's win of the US Air Force NGAD contract is significant, marking its first clean-sheet fighter jet design, estimated to be worth more than $300 billion. The NGAD program includes two distinct fighter jets for the US Air Force and Navy, avoiding past complexities seen with the F-35's commonality approach. Northrop Grumman, with its historical expertise and current success in digital engineering, is well positioned to win the F/A-XX contract, revitalizing its fighter jet capabilities.

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Northrop Secures a Contract for Supplying Precision Guidance Kits
NOC
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The U.S. Army has been using NOC's PGKs for a decade to upgrade conventional 155mm artillery to a near-precision level of accuracy.

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Northrop Grumman Announces Webcast, Conference Call of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
NOC
Published: March 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today that its first quarter 2025 financial results will be posted on its investor relations website on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Prior to the market opening, the company will issue an advisory release notifying the public of the availability of the complete and full text earnings release on the company's website at http://investor.northropgrumman.com.

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3 Defense Stocks Set to Benefit From Increased Military Spending
AXON, LMT, NOC
Published: March 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

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Northrop Wins $267M Contract to Support MQ-4C Triton UAS
NOC
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NOC is set to manufacture and deliver two MQ-4C Triton unmanned air systems to the U.S. Navy and supply spare parts to the Australian government.

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3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
ECL, IR, NOC
Published: March 18, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

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Northrop Wins Contract to Aid Lebanon Air Force's C-208 Aircraft
NOC
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Northrop is set to offer follow-on sustainment support like program management, spare supplies and calibration support to the Lebanon Air Force.

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"Don't Fear Recession," Balance Big Tech with Defense Stocks
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Dale Smothers calls the current market sell-off a "10% correction" that is healthy for the markets. He tells investors it's okay to buy into lower price action but not to go all in on names like Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL).

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Future Tech Enterprise Inc. Recognized by Northrop Grumman with Supplier Excellence Award
NOC
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has recognized Future Tech Enterprise Inc. as one of its top supplier partners during the company's Supplier Excellence Awards. “Future Tech Enterprise Inc. has supported Northrop Grumman in delivering technologies that enhance national security for the U.S. and our allies,” said Ken Brown, vice president, enterprise global supply chain, Northrop Grumman. “The high-quality performance, dedication and partnership of.

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Euro defense stocks and China win from strained U.S.-Ukraine relations: Evercore ISI's Guha
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: February 28, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Krishna Guha, Evercore ISI Vice Chairman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk navigating the geopolitical landscape.

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About Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

  • IPO Date 1981-12-31
  • Website https://www.northropgrumman.com
  • Industry Aerospace & Defense
  • CEO Ms. 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.