Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Forecast: Analyst Ratings & Targets

Latest NOC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Apr 2, 2026	John Godyn	Citi	Maintains	Strong Buy	$781.00 → $807.00 +26.00 (3.3%)
Apr 1, 2026	David Strauss	Wells Fargo	Initiates	Buy	$800.00
Feb 2, 2026	Sheila Kahyaoglu	Jefferies	Maintains	Hold	$630.00 → $690.00 +60.00 (9.5%)
Jan 28, 2026	Andre Madrid	BTIG	Maintains	Strong Buy	$680.00 → $815.00 +135.00 (19.9%)
Jan 28, 2026	Ronald Epstein	BofA Securities	Maintains	Strong Buy	$685.00 → $750.00 +65.00 (9.5%)
Jan 28, 2026	Gavin Parsons	UBS	Maintains	Strong Buy	$777.00 → $778.00 +1.00 (0.1%)
Jan 28, 2026	John Godyn	Citi	Maintains	Strong Buy	$715.00 → $781.00 +66.00 (9.2%)
Jan 28, 2026	Ken Herbert	RBC Capital	Maintains	Buy	$715.00 → $750.00 +35.00 (4.9%)
Jan 15, 2026	Gavin Parsons	UBS	Maintains	Strong Buy	$770.00 → $777.00 +7.00 (0.9%)
Jan 13, 2026	John Godyn	Citi	Maintains	Strong Buy	$654.00 → $715.00 +61.00 (9.3%)
Jan 9, 2026	Michael Ciarmoli	Truist	Downgrades	Hold	$688.00 → $623.00 -65.00 (-9.4%)

John Godyn

Citi

Strong BuyMaintains

$781.00 → $807.00

Apr 2

David Strauss

Wells Fargo

BuyInitiates

$800.00

Apr 1

Sheila Kahyaoglu

Jefferies

HoldMaintains

$630.00 → $690.00

Feb 2

Andre Madrid

BTIG

Strong BuyMaintains

$680.00 → $815.00

Jan 28

Ronald Epstein

BofA Securities

Strong BuyMaintains

$685.00 → $750.00

Jan 28

Gavin Parsons

UBS

Strong BuyMaintains

$777.00 → $778.00

Jan 28

John Godyn

Citi

Strong BuyMaintains

$715.00 → $781.00

Jan 28

Ken Herbert

RBC Capital

BuyMaintains

$715.00 → $750.00

Jan 28

Gavin Parsons

UBS

Strong BuyMaintains

$770.00 → $777.00

Jan 15

John Godyn

Citi

Strong BuyMaintains

$654.00 → $715.00

Jan 13

Michael Ciarmoli

Truist

HoldDowngrades

$688.00 → $623.00

Jan 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NOC?

The analyst consensus rating for NOC is "Strong Buy" based on 8 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for NOC?

The average 12-month price target for NOC is $751.63, representing an upside of 7.0% from the current price of $702.50.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Analyst Forecast

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