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Northrop Grumman Corporation

NOCNYSEIndustrialsAerospace & Defense

$552.35Today:- (-)1Y −8.81%

As of Oct 22, 2026 close

Market cap
$78.65B
P/E (TTM)
17.49
Forward P/E
15.40
Dividend yield
1.73%
52-week range
$470.06$774.00
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
1.01M

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

Northrop Grumman Stock Price Chart

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$542.50 - $556.56
52-Week High$774.00
52-Week Low$470.06
Open$544.70
Volume (last close)1.06M
Average Volume (3M)1.01M
Earnings & Profitability
Revenue (TTM)42.89B
Net Income (TTM)4.50B
Free Cash Flow (TTM)3.65B
EPS (TTM)$31.48
Profit Margin10.48%
Operating Margin10.72%
Return on Equity (ROE)25.14%
Debt to Equity0.81
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$9.56
Dividend Yield1.73%
Payout Ratio30.37%
Last Dividend Ex-DateAug 31, 2026
Size & Valuation
Market Cap78.65B
Shares Outstanding142.40M
P/E Ratio (TTM)17.49
Forward P/E15.40
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
Price to Book (P/B)4.40
EV/EBITDA12.19
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$524.08
200-Day MA$593.48
1-Year Change−8.81%

Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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Northrop Grumman at a Glance

As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Northrop Grumman (NOC) has a market capitalization of $78.65B. The stock trades at 17.5× trailing earnings, 15.4× forward earnings and 1.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $4.50B on revenue of $42.89B (a 10.5% profit margin) and generated $3.65B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 5.9% year over year.

As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $2.31B in cash and securities against $14.43B of debt, a net debt position of $12.12B.

Northrop Grumman pays a quarterly dividend totaling $9.56 per share a year, a 1.73% yield at the Oct 22, 2026 close, with a 30% payout ratio and 22 consecutive years of dividend increases.

The share price is down 8.8% over the past year. At $552.35 (the Oct 22, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $470.06 to $774.00, below its 200-day moving average of $593.48.

Based on 18 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $605.08, 9.5% above the Oct 22, 2026 close.

Frequently Asked Questions About Northrop Grumman

What is the current stock price for NOC?

As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, NOC stock trades at $552.35. The 52-week range is $470.06–$774.00, with a day range of $542.50–$556.56.

What is the P/E ratio for NOC?

As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Northrop Grumman's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 17.5, meaning investors pay $17.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 15.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Northrop Grumman operates in the Industrials sector.

Does NOC pay dividends?

Yes, Northrop Grumman pays a 1.73% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 22, 2026 close ($9.56 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 30.4%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 31, 2026.

What do analysts recommend for NOC?

Based on ratings from 18 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for NOC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $605.08, a 9.5% upside from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $552.35.

What is the market cap of NOC?

As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Northrop Grumman's market capitalization is $78.65B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Northrop Grumman operates in the Industrials sector within the Aerospace & Defense industry.