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Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC)
:NOC
NOC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$418.60 - $555.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume247.83K
Average Volume (3M)1.17M
Market Cap
$71.03B
Enterprise Value$82.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.80B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.3
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2025EPS Estimate
6.33Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield1.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)28.41
Shares Outstanding144,755,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,193,716
30 Day Avg. Volume1,173,827
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.90
P/FCF Ratio6.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$542.77Price Target Upside10.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business StrategyAnnounced portfolio pruning and business line realignment activity suggest management is fine-tuning the Defense Systems portfolio around missile and missile defense capability.
EarningsStrong bookings and backlog point to some conservatism in their sales outlook and importantly, a growth upside divergence vs. peers into the future.
International GrowthManagement noted visibility into double-digit growth outside the United States this year.
Bears Say
Budget RisksDownside risks include U.S. defense budget/spending cuts, cancellations or curtailments of key programs like the B-21 or Sentinel GBSD, and competitive threats from new industry entrants.
Contract RisksSpace Systems faces the $900MM NGI/Classified contract sunset.
Space SystemsSpace will see a $900M headwind as NOC winds down work on the NGI and a restricted program.
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Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
28.97% Mutual Funds
17.20% Other Institutional Investors
33.71% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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NOC FAQ
What was Northrop Grumman Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northrop Grumman Corp. lowest stock price was $418.60 and its highest was $555.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Northrop Grumman Corp.’s market cap?
Northrop Grumman Corp.’s market cap is $71.03B.
When is Northrop Grumman Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northrop Grumman Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2025 which is in 29 days.
How were Northrop Grumman Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Northrop Grumman Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $6.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.354 by $0.036.
Is Northrop Grumman Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northrop Grumman Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northrop Grumman Corp. pay dividends?
Northrop Grumman Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $8.236 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.64%. See more information on Northrop Grumman Corp. dividends here
What is Northrop Grumman Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Northrop Grumman Corp.’s EPS estimate is 6.33.
How many shares outstanding does Northrop Grumman Corp. have?
Northrop Grumman Corp. has 144,755,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northrop Grumman Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northrop Grumman Corp. reported an EPS of $6.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.354. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.38%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northrop Grumman Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NOC
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Northrop Grumman Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$542.77 (10.61% Upside)
$542.77 (10.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NOC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 76.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Virginia-based Northrop Grumman Corp. is a global aerospace and defense technology company. It operates through the following business segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems.
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NOC Company Deck
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NOC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Northrop Grumman's earnings call reflected strong financial performance with record backlog achievements and significant growth in sales and margins. However, there were challenges, including underperformance in the space segment and pension asset returns falling short of expectations. The divestiture of the training services business also indicated strategic realignment. Overall, the company demonstrated resilience and strategic positioning for future growth.Read More>---
NOC Sales Breakdown
29.32% Aeronautics Systems
28.59% Space Systems
27.78% Mission Systems
20.86% Defense Systems
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NOC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$542.77
▲(10.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering NOC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+9.20%
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