Northrop Grumman Corporation

NOC • Aerospace & Defense

$514.98

▼ -13.26 (-2.51%)

Current price

EarningsLatest report: Jun 30, 2026

FAVORABLE PROFILEAttractiveConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Solid company profile with reasonable valuation support. The data suggests a balanced quality/value setup.

Market Cap

$73.33B

Growth

4.3%

Cash Flow

5/5

Trend

Stable

Evidence

Positive revenue growth · 7.1%Positive free cash flow · 23.05Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 19.57

Financial data as of: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Aug 5, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$514.98

Change-2.51%

Shares Out142.40M

Market Cap$73.33B

Enterprise Value$85.45B

52W Range479.02 - 774.00

Beta-0.10

P/E16.31

P/S1.71

P/B4.10

P/FCF20.11

EV/Sales1.99

Price$514.98

Change-2.51%

Shares Out142.40M

Market Cap$73.33B

Enterprise Value$85.45B

52W Range479.02 - 774.00

Beta-0.10

P/E16.31

P/S1.71

P/B4.10

P/FCF20.11

EV/Sales1.99

EV/EBITDA12.43

EV/FCF23.44

Earnings Yield6.13%

FCF Yield4.97%

Dividend Yield1.83%

Gross Margin19.81%

Oper. Margin10.20%

Profit Margin9.97%

Debt/Eq1.18

Current Ratio1.09

Quick Ratio0.99

Revenue 5Y4.28%

Target$627.33

Target Upside21.82%

Target Median$620.00

Target Range500.00 - 745.00

Volume267.20K

Avg Volume978.65K

EPS Surprise0.08

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

60/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

62/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

88/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

70/100

Why this score▼

Positive revenue growth · 7.1%Positive free cash flow · 23.05Consistent free cash flow · 5/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 19.57

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

NOC

Analyst sentiment

Based on 35 analyst votes · 2026-09-05

77/100

Bullish

Hold

Bearish

Price Target

2026-07-23

Low

$500.00

Mean

$669.25

Median

$671.50

High

$815.00

Company Overview

IPO: 12/31/1981

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

P/B i: 4.10

Debt / Equity i: 1.18

Operating Margin: 10.20%

Net Margin: 9.97%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score12 / 20

Debt / Equity: 1.18

Current Ratio: 1.09

Quick Ratio: 0.99

Status: Good

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

KRISHNA ARVIND

Transaction: 06/30/2026

BUY

Change

+71

Price

$509.31

Filing

07/01/2026

Type

BUY

Brown Marianne Catherine

Transaction: 06/30/2026

BUY

Change

+91

Price

$509.31

Filing

07/01/2026

Type

BUY

ABNEY DAVID P

Transaction: 05/20/2026

BUY

Change

+349

Price

$552.17

Filing

05/21/2026

Type

BUY

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
KRISHNA ARVIND	BUY	+71	$509.31	06/30/2026	07/01/2026
Brown Marianne Catherine	BUY	+91	$509.31	06/30/2026	07/01/2026
ABNEY DAVID P	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
Brown Marianne Catherine	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
Grady Christopher W.	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
KRISHNA ARVIND	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
Ross Kimberly A.	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
ROUGHEAD GARY	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
SCHOEWE THOMAS M	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
Turley James S	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
WELSH MARK A III	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
WINSTON MARY A	BUY	+349	$552.17	05/20/2026	05/21/2026
WELSH MARK A III	SELL	-1	$577.05	05/04/2026	05/05/2026
KRISHNA ARVIND	BUY	+53	$682.24	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Brown Marianne Catherine	BUY	+68	$682.24	03/31/2026	04/02/2026
Simpson Kathryn G	SELL	-873	$745.00	03/02/2026	03/03/2026
ROEDER ROSHAN S	SELL	-1,754	$720.00	02/27/2026	03/02/2026
Hardesty Michael A	SELL	-147	$732.98	02/19/2026	02/20/2026
ROEDER ROSHAN S	SELL	-512	$727.62	02/19/2026	02/20/2026
Simpson Kathryn G	SELL	-194	$727.62	02/19/2026	02/20/2026

About the Company

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global player in the aerospace and defense sectors. Its Aeronautics Systems division is responsible for the full lifecycle of aircraft, from design and development to production, integration, and ongoing maintenance. This includes a diverse portfolio of crewed and uncrewed aerial platforms: advanced strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air superiority jets, and sophisticated airborne systems for battle management and command and control. Additionally, it specializes in autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems, such as high-altitude, long-endurance strategic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, alongside vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems. The Defense Systems segment focuses on creating and delivering a wide array of weapons and mission technologies. Its offerings encompass integrated battle management solutions, various weapons platforms, and specialized aircraft. Key products include command and control systems, munitions, and missiles, alongside precision strike capabilities. The segment is also at the forefront of propulsion technologies, offering both air-breathing and advanced hypersonic systems, as well as sophisticated gun systems and precision munitions. Beyond products, it provides comprehensive life-cycle support, including software services, ongoing maintenance, logistics, operational assistance, and modernization efforts for air, sea, and ground-based defense systems. Within its Mission Systems division, Northrop Grumman delivers critical capabilities spanning cybersecurity, C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance). This includes developing advanced sensing technologies such as radar, electro-optical/infrared, and acoustic sensors, alongside electronic warfare systems. The division also provides cutting-edge communications and networking solutions, intelligence processing, navigation systems, and maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems. Furthermore, it supplies airborne multifunction sensors, integrated maritime and land-based systems, targeting and survivability solutions, and robust networked information platforms. The Space Systems segment is a key provider of space-based solutions, delivering satellites and their associated payloads, along with essential ground control systems. It specializes in missile defense systems, including interceptors, and offers a range of launch vehicles with their propulsion components, as well as strategic missile technologies. Established in 1939, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.

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Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2026-04-21	6.06	6.14	0.08
2026-01-27	6.98	7.23	0.25
2025-10-21	6.44	7.67	1.23
2025-07-22	6.92	7.11	0.19
2025-04-22	6.24	6.06	-0.18
2025-01-30	6.35	6.39	0.04
2024-10-24	6.07	7	0.93
2024-07-25	5.93	6.36	0.43
2024-04-25	5.79	6.32	0.53
2024-01-25	5.75	6.27	0.52
2023-10-26	5.81	6.18	0.37
2023-07-27	5.33	5.34	0.01