NOC stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Northrop Grumman Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $643.28 — +11.4% versus the last price of $577.32. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
NOC historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in NOC.
NOC annual returns by year
Congress trading in NOC
14 members of Congress have disclosed trading NOC — 16 purchases and 10 sales worth an estimated $257,000. Most recent disclosure: Sep 23, 2025.
See who in Congress traded NOC →Insider activity in NOC
NOC's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 10 sales ($52,015) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 3, 2026.
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | $4,356 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | $10,366 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | $6,011 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | $16,970 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | $5,483 |
About Northrop Grumman Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, produces, integrates, sustains, and modernizes aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle management and command and control systems. Its Defense Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces strategic deterrent systems, tactical weapons, and missile defense solutions; and provides sustainment, modernization, and training services for manned and unmanned aircraft and electronics systems. This segment also offers strategic missiles; integrated all-domain command and control systems; precision strike weapons; tactical solid rocket motors, and high-speed air-breathing and hypersonic systems; high-performance gun systems, ammunition, precision munitions, and advanced fuzes; and sustainment, operation, and modernization. The Mission Systems segment provides command, control, communication and computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared, and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; advanced communications and network systems; microelectronics; navigation and positioning sensors; maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems; cyber solutions; and intelligence processing systems. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites, spacecraft systems, subsystems, sensors, and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; and launch vehicles and related propulsion systems. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
NOC Key Statistics
NOC in plain English
- P/E ratio (18.3) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of NOC's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (26.96%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (10.48%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.63%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
NOC stock: frequently asked questions
What is Northrop Grumman Corporation's stock price today?
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) last traded at $577.32 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $479.02 and $774.00.
Is NOC stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on NOC is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $643.28 — about +11.4% versus the current price of $577.32. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in NOC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Northrop Grumman Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,182 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 218%, or 12.3% per year.
Does NOC pay a dividend?
Yes. Northrop Grumman Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.63% per year at today's share price.
What is NOC's P/E ratio?
NOC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.3, and 19.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade NOC stock?
Yes — 14 members of Congress have disclosed trades in NOC under the STOCK Act, totaling 16 purchases and 10 sales worth an estimated $257,000.
What is Northrop Grumman Corporation's ticker symbol?
Northrop Grumman Corporation trades under the ticker symbol NOC on the NYSE.
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