Should I buy or sell Northrop Grumman stock right now?

12 Wall Street research 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 research 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. View NOC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Northrop Grumman's stock price target for 2024?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Northrop Grumman's stock. Their NOC share price targets range from $435.00 to $615.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $494.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NOC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have NOC shares performed in 2024?

Northrop Grumman's stock was trading at $468.14 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NOC stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $454.92. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Northrop Grumman's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our NOC earnings forecast .

How were Northrop Grumman's earnings last quarter?

Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 25th. The aerospace company reported $6.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $5.80 by $0.47. The aerospace company earned $10.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 company's quarterly revenue was up 6.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $7.50 EPS. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Northrop Grumman pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $1.87 per share on Wednesday, December 13th. This represents a $7.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 24th. Read our dividend analysis for NOC .

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 1.64%. 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 26.88% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for NOC .

What ETFs hold Northrop Grumman's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) stock in their portfolio include VictoryShares Protect America ETF (SHLD) , First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) , Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA) , Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD) , iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) , SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) , SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (ROKT) and AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF (UAV) .

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 EPS guidance of 24.450-24.850 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.64%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.56%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.53%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.52%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.52%) and International Assets Investment Management LLC (0.40%). Insiders that own company stock include David T Perry , Janis G Pamiljans , Karl J Krapek , Kathy J Warden , Lesley A Kalan , Mark A Caylor, Mark A Caylor , Mary D Petryszyn, Mary D Petryszyn , Michael A Hardesty , Roshan S Roeder , Shawn N Purvis , Sheila C Cheston , Thomas H Jones and Thomas L Wilson Jr . View institutional ownership trends .

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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. Read More

NYSE:NOC

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$454.92

+3.70 (+0.82%)

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Volume: 906,700 shs
Average Volume: 1.09 million shs
Market Capitalization: $68.26 billion

P/E Ratio: 33.75
Dividend Yield: 1.64%
Price Target: $494.33

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Northrop Grumman MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 8.7% Upside
$494.33 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.98% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.57
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.15
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.50%
From $24.52 to $27.83 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.

4.34 out of 5 stars

Aerospace Sector

3rd out of 42 stocks

Search & Navigation Equipment Industry

2nd out of 11 stocks

2.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Northrop Grumman has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $494.33, Northrop Grumman has a forecasted upside of 8.7% from its current price of $454.92.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Northrop Grumman has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

4.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.98% of the float of Northrop Grumman has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Northrop Grumman has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Northrop Grumman has recently decreased by 0.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Northrop Grumman pays a meaningful dividend of 1.64%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Northrop Grumman has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Northrop Grumman is 55.49%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Northrop Grumman will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.88% next year. This indicates that Northrop Grumman will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Northrop Grumman has received a -227.65% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Northrop Grumman in category "Societal stability & understanding among people" seems to be driven mostly by its "Unmanned aerial vehicle launch platforms", "Military radars", and "Military aircraft" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Northrop Grumman is -1.57.

4.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Northrop Grumman has a news sentiment score of 1.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.77 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Northrop Grumman this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
36 people have searched for NOC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 24% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
32 people have added Northrop Grumman to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Northrop Grumman insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.26% of the stock of Northrop Grumman is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
82.40% of the stock of Northrop Grumman is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Northrop Grumman are expected to grow by 13.50% in the coming year, from $24.52 to $27.83 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Northrop Grumman is 33.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.08.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Northrop Grumman is 33.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Aerospace sector average P/E ratio of about 20.72.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Northrop Grumman has a PEG Ratio of 6.08. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Northrop Grumman has a P/B Ratio of 4.61. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Northrop Grumman Stock (NYSE:NOC)

Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems in the United States and internationally. 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, and produces weapons and mission systems. It offers products and services, such as integrated battle management systems, weapons systems and aircraft, and mission systems. This segment also provides command and control and weapons systems, including munitions and missiles; precision strike weapons; propulsion, such as air-breathing and hypersonic systems; gun systems and precision munitions; life cycle service and support for software, weapons systems, and aircraft; and logistics support, sustainment, operation, and modernization for air, sea, and ground systems. The company's Mission Systems segment offers cyber, 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. This segment also provides airborne multifunction sensors; maritime/land systems and sensors; navigation, targeting, and survivability solutions; and networked information solutions. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; and strategic missiles. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

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Northrop Grumman’s 20th Cargo Resupply Mission Successfully Launches to the International Space Station for NASA

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Northrop Grumman To Repurchase $1 Bln Of Shares

January 29, 2024 | msn.com

Northrop Grumman enters $1 billion accelerated buyback deal with Morgan Stanley

January 29, 2024 | msn.com

Northrop Grumman enters $1B accelerated stock buyback agreement

January 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Northrop Grumman Announces $1 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement

January 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Northrop Grumman Prices $2.5 Billion Debt Offering

January 28, 2024 | msn.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket modified for Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo launch on Jan. 30

January 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/13 Dividend: 11/24/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/13/2023
Last Earnings: 1/25/2024
Today: 2/12/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Aerospace
Industry: Search & navigation equipment
Sub-Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Current Symbol: NYSE:NOC
CUSIP: 66680710
CIK: 1133421
Web: www.northropgrumman.com
Phone: (703) 280-2900
Fax: 302-655-5049
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: +8.7%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $13.48
Trailing P/E Ratio: 33.75
Forward P/E Ratio: 18.55
P/E Growth: 6.08
Net Income: $2.06 billion
Net Margins: 5.23%
Pretax Margin: 5.97%
Return on Equity: 23.07%
Return on Assets: 7.81%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.93
Current Ratio: 1.15
Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $39.29 billion
Price / Sales: 1.74
Cash Flow: $32.52 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 13.99
Book Value: $98.61 per share
Price / Book: 4.61

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 150,040,000
Free Float: 149,646,000
Market Cap: $68.26 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.35

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Key Executives

Ms. Kathy J. Warden (Age 52)
Chair, CEO & President
Comp: $6.42M
Mr. David F. Keffer (Age 46)
Corporate VP & CFO
Comp: $2.13M
Mr. Matthew F. Bromberg (Age 54)
Corporate Vice President of Global Operations
Comp: $1.61M
Mr. Timothy H. Jones (Age 57)
Corporate VP & President of Aeronautics Systems
Comp: $2.07M
Mr. Mark A. Caylor (Age 59)
Corporate VP & President of Mission Systems Sector
Comp: $2.13M
Mr. Rajender K. Chandhok (Age 74)
Vice President of Trust Administration and Investments
Brig.Gen. Richard Stapp
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. John Russell
VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Todd B. Ernst
Corporate VP and Treasurer & VP of Investor Relations
Ms. Kathryn G. Simpson
Corporate VP & General Counsel

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Insiders & Institutions

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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 Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1:31 PM.

Pros

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

Northrop Grumman Co. has recently secured a major defense contract, which is expected to contribute to its revenue growth in the coming years.
The company has a strong track record of delivering innovative and technologically advanced products to its customers, which positions it well in the defense industry.
Northrop Grumman Co. has a solid financial position with a healthy balance sheet and strong cash flow, providing stability and potential for future dividends.
The company has a diversified portfolio of products and services, serving both domestic and international markets, which reduces its exposure to any single market or customer.
Northrop Grumman Co. has a strong research and development capability, allowing it to stay ahead of competitors and continuously introduce new and improved products.

Cons

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

The defense industry is subject to government budget cuts and changes in defense spending priorities, which could impact Northrop Grumman Co.'s revenue and profitability.
Northrop Grumman Co. operates in a highly competitive market, facing competition from other major defense contractors, which could put pressure on its market share and pricing.
The company's business is sensitive to geopolitical risks and global economic conditions, which could affect demand for its products and services.
Northrop Grumman Co. relies on a limited number of large contracts, and the loss of any major contract could have a significant negative impact on its financial performance.
Investing in Northrop Grumman Co. involves exposure to regulatory and compliance risks, as the defense industry is subject to strict government regulations and oversight.

NOC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Northrop Grumman stock right now?: 12 Wall Street research 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 research 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.
View NOC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Northrop Grumman's stock price target for 2024?: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Northrop Grumman's stock. Their NOC share price targets range from $435.00 to $615.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $494.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for NOC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have NOC shares performed in 2024?: Northrop Grumman's stock was trading at $468.14 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NOC stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at $454.92.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Northrop Grumman's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
View our NOC earnings forecast.
How were Northrop Grumman's earnings last quarter?: Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 25th. The aerospace company reported $6.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $5.80 by $0.47. The aerospace company earned $10.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 company's quarterly revenue was up 6.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $7.50 EPS.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Northrop Grumman pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Northrop Grumman?: Northrop Grumman announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 27th will be given a dividend of $1.87 per share on Wednesday, December 13th. This represents a $7.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 24th.
Read our dividend analysis for NOC.
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 1.64%. 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 26.88% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for NOC.
What ETFs hold Northrop Grumman's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) stock in their portfolio include VictoryShares Protect America ETF (SHLD), First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL), Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA), Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD), iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA), SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (ROKT) and AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF (UAV).

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 EPS guidance of 24.450-24.850 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.64%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.56%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.53%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.52%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.52%) and International Assets Investment Management LLC (0.40%). Insiders that own company stock include David T Perry, Janis G Pamiljans, Karl J Krapek, Kathy J Warden, Lesley A Kalan, Mark A Caylor, Mark A Caylor, Mary D Petryszyn, Mary D Petryszyn, Michael A Hardesty, Roshan S Roeder, Shawn N Purvis, Sheila C Cheston, Thomas H Jones and Thomas L Wilson Jr.
View institutional ownership trends.
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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
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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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Northrop Grumman MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Northrop Grumman Stock (NYSE:NOC)

NOC Stock Price History

NOC Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

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

Pros

Cons

NOC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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