Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

NYSE
Currency in USD
540.39
+2.88(+0.54%)
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After Hours
542.00+1.61(+0.30%)
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years
Earnings results expected in 3 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
530.08544.76
52 wk Range
418.60555.57
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
537.51
Open
530.08
Day's Range
530.08-544.76
52 wk Range
418.6-555.57
Volume
1.1M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.09M
1-Year Change
19.42%
Book Value / Share
104.95
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Price Target
559.13
Upside
+3.47%
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9 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Company Profile

Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, the Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company’s Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, sustains, and modernizes aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic, and surveillance and reconnaissance 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, integrates, and produces strategic deterrent systems, tactical weapons, and missile defense solutions; and provides sustainment, modernization, and training services for manned and unmanned aircraft and electronics systems. This segment also offers strategic missiles; integrated all-domain command and control systems; precision strike weapons; tactical solid rocket motors, and high speed air-breathing and hypersonic systems; high-performance gun systems, ammunition, precision munitions, and advanced fuzes; and aircraft and mission systems logistics support, sustainment, operation, and modernization. The company’s Mission Systems segment provides command, control, communication and computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared, and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; advanced communications and network systems; microelectronics; navigation and positioning sensors; maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems; cyber solutions; and intelligence processing systems. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites, spacecraft systems, subsystems, sensors, and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; and launch vehicles and related propulsion systems. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

Employees
97000

Northrop Grumman Corporation SWOT Analysis


Analyst Perspectives
Discover varied analyst views on Northrop Grumman, with price targets ranging from $500 to $575, reflecting both optimism and caution in the defense secto
Global Expansion
Delve into Northrop's international growth strategy, highlighted by a 1.4x book-to-bill ratio, signaling strong potential in global defense markets
B-21 Bomber Boost
Explore how the B-21 program's profitability trajectory could lift Northrop's free cash flow by 25%, potentially reaching $800-900 million post-2026
Defense Titan's Outlook
Northrop Grumman navigates margin pressures and valuation concerns while leveraging strong fundamentals and a robust federal contract backlog
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Q4 2024 EPS of $6.39 beat forecast; revenue of $10.69B missed expectations; stock up 0.81% in aftermarket trading
  • Full-year 2024 sales reached $41B, up 4.4% YoY; segment operating income over $4.5B with 11.1% margin rate
  • Record backlog of $91.5B and book-to-bill ratio of 1.23x indicate strong future demand
  • 2025 guidance: 3-4% organic sales growth, slight margin expansion, $28.05 adjusted EPS, 15%+ free cash flow growth
  • CEO emphasized focus on innovation, operational excellence, and expanding customer impact
Last Updated: 01/31/2025, 07:26 PM
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Compare NOC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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P/E Ratio
18.7x36.0x11.4x
PEG Ratio
0.170.810.03
Price / Book
5.1x2.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x2.1x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.1%16.0%31.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
11 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 559.13
(+3.47% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 28.39%
Dividend Yield
1.52%
Industry Median 1.12%
Annualized Payout
8.24
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.30%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 30, 2025
EPS / Forecast
6.39 / 6.34
Revenue / Forecast
10.69B / 10.96B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Price Today?

The Northrop Grumman stock price today is 540.39

What Stock Exchange Does Northrop Grumman Trade On?

Northrop Grumman is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Northrop Grumman?

The stock symbol for Northrop Grumman is "NOC."

Does Northrop Grumman Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Northrop Grumman dividend yield is 1.52%.

What Is the Northrop Grumman Market Cap?

As of today, Northrop Grumman market cap is 77.89B.

What is Northrop Grumman Earnings Per Share?

The Northrop Grumman EPS is 28.39.

What Is the Next Northrop Grumman Earnings Date?

Northrop Grumman will release its next earnings report on Apr 22, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is NOC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
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