NOC - Northrop Grumman Corp Stock Analysis
Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the broader Industrials sector. The company has a market capitalization of 96.34B, generates annual revenue of 41.95B, and reports net income of 4.18B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 678.83 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company uses a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which can boost returns but adds financial risk. The dividend yield (1.43%) is modest, often associated with growth-oriented companies. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.75), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 84.29%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of 43.26%, trading within a 52-week range of 426.24 - 715.61.
NOC - Northrop Grumman Corp
678.83
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.75
NOC – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 11
- Hold: 12
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 28
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 23.26 | EPS (ttm): | 29.19 | Insider Own: | 0.25% | Shs Outstand: | 142.00M | Perf Week: | -1.58% |
| Market Cap: | 96.34B | Forward P/E: | 22.47 | EPS next Y: | 30.21 | Insider Trans: | -7.86% | Shs Float: | 141.57M | Perf Month: | 7.87% |
| Income(ttm): | 4.18B | PEG: | 3.19 | EPS next Q: | 6.04 | Inst Own: | 84.29% | Short Float: | 1.08% | Perf Quarter: | 20.58% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 41.95B | P/S: | 2.30 | EPS this Y: | 6.43% | Inst Trans: | -1.53% | Short Ratio: | 1.73 | Perf Half Y: | 16.88% |
| Book/sh: | 117.42 | P/B: | 5.78 | EPS next Y: | 7.78% | ROA: | 8.30% | Short Interest: | 1.52M | Perf Year: | 43.26% |
| Cash/sh: | 31.02 | P/C: | 21.88 | EPS next 5Y: | 7.05% | ROE: | 26.17% | 52W Range: | 426.24 - 715.61 | Perf YTD: | 19.05% |
| Dividend Est.: | 9.73 (1.43%) | P/FCF: | 29.13 | EPS past 3/5Y: | -2.59% 8.86% | ROIC: | 12.41% | 52W High: | 715.61 -5.14% | Beta: | 0.04 |
| Dividend TTM: | 8.99 (1.32%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.99 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 4.65% 2.66% | Gross Margin: | 19.81% | 52W Low: | 426.24 59.26% | Perf 5Y: | 126.56% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Feb 23, 2026 | Current Ratio: | 1.09 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | 2.75% | Oper. Margin: | 10.20% | RSI (14): | 55.97 | Volatility: | 2.52% 3.04% |
| Employees: | 95000 | Debt/Eq: | 1.07 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 2.24% | Profit Margin: | 9.97% | Recom: | 2.04 | Target Price: | 732.85 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 1.02 | EPS Q/Q: | 15.25% | Payout: | 30.91% | Rel Volume: | 0.98 | Prev Close: | 685.00 |
| Sales Surprise: | 0.78% | EPS Surprise: | 3.53% | Sales Q/Q: | 9.60% | Earnings: | Jan 27 BMO | Avg Volume: | 878.63K | Price: | 678.83 |
| SMA20: | -0.20% | SMA50: | 9.94% | SMA200: | 19.88% | Undervalued: 7.96% | Volume: | 864,959 | Change: | -0.90% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 592.38
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 394.48
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 979.26
Average value: 655.37
About Northrop Grumman Corp
Northrop Grumman Corp. engages in the provision of advanced aircraft systems. It operates through the following segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. The Aeronautics Systems segment is involved in the design, development, production, integration, sustainment, and modernization of advanced aircraft systems for the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, other U.S. government agencies, and international customers. The Defense Systems segment includes integrated battle management systems, weapons systems and aircraft, and mission systems sustainment and modernization. The Mission Systems segment offers advanced mission solutions and multifunction systems, primarily for the U.S. defense and intelligence community, and international customers. The Space Systems segment delivers end-to-end mission solutions through the design, development, integration, production and operation of space, missile defense, launch and strategic missile systems for national security, civil government, commercial, and international customers. The company was founded by John K. Northrop, Thomas V. Jones, and Kent Kresa in 1939 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.
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