NOC Northrop Grumman Corporation

$574.40

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-12-31
Expected on Jan 27, 2026
Report Time: Before the Bell
The Whisper Number
$7.96
Consensus Estimate: $6.99
Revenue Estimate: $11.61B

Latest Earnings Insight

Northrop Grumman's upcoming earnings report on October 21 is poised to capture attention, particularly as the defense giant navigates a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and increased defense spending globally. With an EPS estimate of $6.43 and a revenue projection of $10.72 billion, the company is expected to demonstrate robust performance, reflecting its strategic positioning in the defense sector. The whisper number of $6.79 suggests that market insiders anticipate an even stronger earnings performance, potentially driven by Northrop Grumman's continued innovation in aerospace and defense technologies. With a substantial market cap of over $89 billion, the company remains a formidable player, and investors will be keen to see how its strategic initiatives translate into financial results. As Northrop Grumman continues to leverage its expertise in advanced defense systems, the upcoming earnings release will be a critical indicator of its ability to capitalize on current market dynamics.

Updated On 12/31/2025

About Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company.

Website: https://www.northropgrumman.com

Sector
MANUFACTURING
Industry
SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVAGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL SYS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
1133421
Address
2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, C/O NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP, FALLS CHURCH, VA, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$77.89B
P/E Ratio
19.08
PEG Ratio
3.37
Price to Book
5.09
Performance
EPS
$28.32
Dividend Yield
1.52%
Profit Margin
10.20%
ROE
27.80%
Technicals
50D MA
$486.27
200D MA
$492.21
52W High
$550.76
52W Low
$413.34
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
144M
Target Price
$559.13
Beta
0.19

NOC EPS Estimates vs Actual

Estimated
Actual

NOC News & Sentiment

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Dec 31, 2025 • AD HOC NEWS SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Dec 31, 2025 • AD HOC NEWS SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.179
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

NOC Reported Earnings

Jul 22, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
1.35 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $8.15
  • Estimate: $6.80
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 19.9%
Apr 22, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
-2.94 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $3.32
  • Estimate: $6.26
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -47.0%
Jan 30, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Pre market)
2.29 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $8.66
  • Estimate: $6.37
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 36.0%
Oct 24, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.93 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $7.00
  • Estimate: $6.07
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 15.3%
Jul 25, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.43 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.36
  • Estimate: $5.93
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 7.2%
Apr 25, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.53 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.32
  • Estimate: $5.79
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 9.2%
Jan 25, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.47 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.27
  • Estimate: $5.80
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 8.1%
Oct 26, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.38 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $6.18
  • Estimate: $5.80
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 6.5%
Jul 27, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $5.34
  • Estimate: $5.32
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.4%

Financials