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Northrop Grumman Corporation

NOC • Aerospace & Defense
$531.55
▼ -2.45 (-0.46%)
Current price
EarningsOct 20, 11:06 AM UTC
New financial eventQ3 2026Positive

Northrop Grumman Corporation has reported Q3 2026 financial results

The latest report is predominantly positive and shows an overall improvement in financial performance. Revenue and profitability advanced at a meaningful pace, while the weaker areas should be reviewed in context. The report may attract increased investor attention and price volatility.

Finzati signal
Positive development
Oct 20, 11:06 AM UTC
Improved
+6.71%
Revenue
Improved
+2.18%
Net income
Improved
+14.57%
Free cash flow
Improved
+91.31%
Cash
Improved
-87.41%
Total debt
What changed
↑Revenue increased 6.7% versus the comparable prior period, indicating stronger top-line growth.
↑Free cash flow increased 14.6%, strengthening cash generation.
↓Total debt declined 87.4%, modestly improving financial flexibility.
↑Cash and short-term investments increased 91.3%.
Based on newly processed financial statements and comparable prior-period data.This is informational analysis, not investment advice.
Financial data as of: Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Oct 20, 2026, 11:06 AM UTCLast profile update: Oct 20, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

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

Price$531.55
Change-0.46%
Shares Out142.40M
Market Cap$75.83B
Enterprise Value$74.29B
52W Range470.06 - 774.00
Beta-0.11
P/E16.78
P/S1.74
P/B4.06
P/FCF19.80
EV/Sales1.70

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

74
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 · 2026-10-20
76/100
Bullish
Bullish
19
Hold
15
Bearish
1
Price Target
2026-10-20
Low
$419.00
Mean
$595.69
Median
$612.00
High
$745.00

Company Overview

IPO: 12/31/1981
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
P/B i: 4.06
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

Brown Marianne Catherine
Transaction: 09/30/2026
BUY
Change
+96
Price
$483.48
Filing
10/01/2026
Type
BUY
KRISHNA ARVIND
Transaction: 09/30/2026
BUY
Change
+75
Price
$483.48
Filing
10/01/2026
Type
BUY
Warden Kathy J
Transaction: 08/19/2026
BUY
Change
+35,910
Price
Not reported
Filing
08/21/2026
Type
BUY