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- symbol NOC
- Rev/Share 281.8441
- Book/Share 107.6618
- PB 5.4855
- Debt/Equity 1.1322
- CurrentRatio 1.0291
- ROIC 0.0905
- MktCap 84561016140.0
- FreeCF/Share 9.1023
- PFCF 64.6491
- PE 21.5124
- Debt/Assets 0.3542
- DivYield 0.0144
- ROE 0.2609
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
Northrop Profit Slides, Slashed 2025 Earnings View on Space Woes
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
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
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why are analysts turning bullish on Northrop Grumman?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Published: March 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Some investors downplay the link between politics and investing, and sometimes Capitol Hill events have little impact. But if it were all irrelevant, why would so many members of Congress trade stocks based on the information they receive?
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Northrop Wins $267M Contract to Support MQ-4C Triton UAS
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
Published: March 18, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
The best capital gains are derived by holding a stock over the long term. That's why patience is such an important characteristic for investors in growth stocks.
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Northrop Wins Contract to Aid Lebanon Air Force's C-208 Aircraft
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
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
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
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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What PLTR's Sell-Off Means for Military & Defense Stocks
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative
Tony Bancroft calls Palantir (PLTR) a good company with strong growth potential. However, he expects volatility is ahead for military-tied stocks with budget cuts expected for U.S. defense.
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European defense stocks are a buy right now, says Atlantic Council CEO Frederick Kempe
Published: February 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, MCC Global Enterprises CEO and Frederick Kempe, Atlantic Council CEO, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the global market-moving news.
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Here's Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Citi's 2025 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference (Transcript)
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC ) Citi's 2025 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference Call February 19, 2025 9:40 AM ET Company Participants Kathy Warden - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Jason Gursky - Citi Jason Gursky Good morning, everybody. If you haven't been here this morning already, welcome back to Day 2 of the Citi Industrials Conference.
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Investing in defense stocks not for the faint of heart, strategist says
Published: February 18, 2025 by: CNBC International TV
Sentiment: Neutral
Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of Europe at VanEck — which manages a defense-focused ETF — discusses investing in the sector after European defense stocks hit a record high.
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European defense stocks hit record and government bond prices fall on bets of more military spending
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Defense shares surge on expectations of higher NATO spending as Trump seeks deal with Putin
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Dividend Investors, Pay Attention: One Of The Best Dividend Opportunity I've Seen In Years
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
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Defense cuts wouldn't be a net negative for defense stocks, says TD Cowen's Roman Schweizer
Published: February 14, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
CNBC's Eamon Javers and TD Cowen's Roman Schweizer, join 'The Exchange' to discuss Trump's comments on halving defense spending and the impact it could have on defense stocks.
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All-In: The 23-Stock Six-Figure Dividend Portfolio I'm Betting My Future On
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Thank you to the Seeking Alpha community for your support! Reaching 40,000 followers is a dream come true. Your feedback fuels my work. I've invested 91% of my net worth in 23 high-conviction dividend stocks. Focused on wide-moat businesses, I prioritize quality and long-term growth over yield. My portfolio has outperformed the S&P 500, and I'm confident in its future. I expect a rotation to value stocks, and I'll keep sharing insights to grow together.
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Defense stocks drop after Trump says defense spending could be halved
Published: February 13, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.
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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