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NYSE:NOC

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$479.90
+2.54 (+0.53%)
(As of 11:44 AM ET)
Today's Range
$478.60
$480.75
50-Day Range
$435.15
$474.47
52-Week Range
$414.56
$496.89
Volume
109,244 shs
Average Volume
938,511 shs
Market Capitalization
$72.00 billion
P/E Ratio
35.60
Dividend Yield
1.56%
Price Target
$494.33

Northrop Grumman MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.0% Upside
$494.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.29% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.57
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.59mentions of Northrop Grumman in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.42 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.77%
From $24.67 to $27.82 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.90 out of 5 stars

Aerospace Sector

12th out of 40 stocks

Search & Navigation Equipment Industry

5th out of 11 stocks

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About Northrop Grumman Stock (NYSE:NOC)

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

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/25/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/13 Dividend
2/23/2024
Dividend Payable
3/13/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Aerospace
Industry
Search & navigation equipment
Sub-Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CUSIP
66680710
Employees
101,000
Year Founded
1939

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$494.33
High Stock Price Target
$615.00
Low Stock Price Target
$435.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+3.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
12 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.06 billion
Pretax Margin
5.97%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$39.29 billion
Cash Flow
$33.04 per share
Book Value
$98.61 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
149,646,000
Market Cap
$71.62 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.34

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Should I Buy Northrop Grumman Stock? NOC Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Northrop Grumman was last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:19 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Northrop Grumman Co.:

  • Northrop Grumman Co. operates as an aerospace and defense technology company, providing stability through government contracts even during economic downturns.
  • The company's Aeronautics Systems segment offers a diverse range of aircraft systems, including unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, which are in high demand for military applications.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems segment provides advanced communication and network systems, essential for modern defense operations and intelligence processing.
  • Recent institutional investments in Northrop Grumman indicate confidence in the company's future growth potential, which can positively impact stock performance.
  • With a strong presence in the aerospace and defense industry, Northrop Grumman is well-positioned to benefit from increasing global security concerns and defense spending.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Northrop Grumman Co. for these reasons:

  • Stock price volatility in the aerospace and defense sector can be influenced by geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and defense budget fluctuations, impacting investor returns.
  • Defense contracts are subject to government budget allocations and political decisions, leading to uncertainties in revenue streams for companies like Northrop Grumman.
  • Competition within the aerospace and defense industry is intense, with other major players vying for market share and innovation, potentially affecting Northrop Grumman's competitive position.
  • Technological advancements and rapid changes in defense requirements may necessitate significant investments in research and development, impacting short-term profitability.
  • Global economic conditions and trade tensions can influence defense spending patterns, affecting demand for Northrop Grumman's products and services.

NOC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Northrop Grumman stock right now?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Northrop Grumman in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" NOC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NOC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Northrop Grumman's stock price target for 2024?

12 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Northrop Grumman's shares. Their NOC share price targets range from $435.00 to $615.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $494.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have NOC shares performed in 2024?

Northrop Grumman's stock was trading at $468.14 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, NOC stock has increased by 2.5% and is now trading at $479.95.
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Are investors shorting Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman saw a decrease in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 2,070,000 shares, a decrease of 34.9% from the February 14th total of 3,180,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 904,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.3 days. Approximately 1.4% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Northrop Grumman's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How can I listen to Northrop Grumman's earnings call?

Northrop Grumman will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Northrop Grumman's earnings last quarter?

Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) released its earnings results on Thursday, January, 25th. The aerospace company reported $6.27 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.80 by $0.47. The aerospace company had revenue of $10.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $10.43 billion. Northrop Grumman had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.07% and a net margin of 5.23%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $7.50 earnings per share.
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How often does Northrop Grumman pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 26th will be paid a dividend of $1.87 per share on Wednesday, March 13th. This represents a $7.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 23rd.
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Is Northrop Grumman a good dividend stock?

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) pays an annual dividend of $7.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.59%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 55.49%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NOC will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.89% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Northrop Grumman issued on next quarter's earnings?

Northrop Grumman issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, January, 26th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 24.450-24.850 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 24.230. The company issued revenue guidance of $40.8 billion-$41.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $41.2 billion.

What is Kathy Warden's approval rating as Northrop Grumman's CEO?

610 employees have rated Northrop Grumman Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden on Glassdoor.com. Kathy Warden has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Northrop Grumman own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Northrop Grumman investors own include RTX (RTX), Lockheed Martin (LMT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), Home Depot (HD), Micron Technology (MU), Walt Disney (DIS), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC) and

Who are Northrop Grumman's major shareholders?

Northrop Grumman's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.07%), Capital International Investors (7.42%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.79%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.64%), Capital World Investors (2.44%) and Sanders Capital LLC (1.51%). Insiders that own company stock include David T Perry, Karl J Krapek, Kathryn G Simpson, Kathy J Warden, Mark A Caylor, Mark A Caylor, Mary D Petryszyn, Mary D Petryszyn, Michael A Hardesty, Roshan S Roeder, Sheila C Cheston, Thomas H Jones and Thomas L Wilson Jr.
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How do I buy shares of Northrop Grumman?

Shares of NOC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Northrop Grumman have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Northrop Grumman: 3001 International, Comptek Research, Confluent RF Systems Corp., Data Procurement Corp., Essex Corporation, Federal Data Corp., Fibersense Technology, Integic Corporation, Litton Industries, Logicon, M5 Network Security, Navia Aviation, Newport News Shipbuilding, Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services, Northrop Grumman Overseas Holdings, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Orbital ATK, Qantas Defence Services, Ryan Aeronautical, Scaled Composites LLC, Sonoma Photonics, TRW Automotive Holdings, Xinetics, and XonTech.
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This page (NYSE:NOC) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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