Northrop Grumman Corp /De/ (NOC) Stock Price & Analysis
Northrop Grumman Corp /De/ (NOC) rose 1.64% to USD 542.24 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NOC last closed at USD 533.48; the session ranged USD 534.45–544.67 on volume of 654,823 shares. Market capitalization is $77.03B, with a 52-week range of USD 479.02–774 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC)
| Price | USD 542.24 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.64% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 533.48 |
| Open | USD 535.5 |
| Day Range | USD 534.45 – 544.67 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 479.02 – 774 |
| Volume | 654,823 shares |
| Market Cap | $77.03B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NOC)
Nexqual's technical model rates NOC "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.75 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 536.31) |
| MACD | -2.25 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NOC)
Wall Street analysts rate NOC "Buy" based on 21 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 641.95 (range USD 533–815), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 21 |
| Mean Target | USD 641.95 |
| High Target | USD 815 |
| Low Target | USD 533 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 14 / 8 / 0 |
Earnings (NOC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-20 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 7.14 |
| Revenue Estimate | $11.09B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 7.68 vs est 6.82 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 6.14 vs est 6.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 7.23 vs est 6.96 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 7.67 vs est 6.46 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NOC)
| Total Revenue | $42.89B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +5.10% |
| Gross Margin | +20.06% |
| Operating Margin | +11.60% |
| Profit Margin | +10.48% |
| ROE | +26.96% |
| Debt / Equity | 95.35 |
| Current Ratio | 1.17 |
| Total Cash | $2.31B |
| Total Debt | $17.05B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.48B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NOC)
Nexqual rates Northrop Grumman Corp /De/'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.2% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 20%, operating 12% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $2.31B cash vs $17.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $2.48B, 6% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 27%, ROA 7.1% |
Ownership (NOC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.24% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +84.36% |
| Shares Outstanding | 142.06M |
| Float | 141.63M |
| Short % of Float | +1.66% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Leadership (NOC)
Northrop Grumman Corp /De/ is led by Kathy J. Warden (age 53), Chair, CEO & President, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Chair, CEO & President | Kathy J. Warden (age 53) |
|---|---|
| Corporate VP & President of Aeronautics Systems Sector | Thomas H. Jones (age 58) |
| Corporate VP & President of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector | Robert J. Fleming (age 52) |
| Corporate VP & President of Mission Systems Sector | Roshan S. Roeder (age 45) |
| Corporate VP & CFO | John Thomas Greene (age 59) |
Major Backers & Investors (NOC)
Notable institutional backers of Northrop Grumman Corp /De/ include Capital International Investors, Capital Group, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital International Investors | 5% |
| Capital Group | 4.85% |
| Wellington Management | 3.5% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 3.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.54% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2.31% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 16.45% |
| State Street | 10.29% |
| BlackRock | 8.9% |
| Geode Capital | 2.26% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
From Northrop Grumman Corp /De/'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-01-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We developed into one of the largest defense technology companies in the world through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and divestitures, including the following: • 1994 - Acquired Grumman Corporation, a premier military aircraft systems integrator.
- SPACE SYSTEMS Space Systems is a leader in delivering end-to-end mission solutions through the design, development, integration, production and operation of space, missile defense, and launch systems for national security, civil government, commercial and international customers.
- Our differentiated culture and workforce was a factor in our ability to hire approximately 7,500 new employees in 2025, and as of December 31, 2025, we have approximately 95,000 employees.
- Our focus on technology, innovation and career growth enables us to attract qualified talent, particularly those with security clearances and requisite skills in multiple areas, including science, technology, engineering and math.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.