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Northrop Grumman

473.20 USD
+10.13
2.19%
At close Apr 25, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
473.69
+0.49
0.10%
1 day
2.19%
5 days
-12.37%
1 month
-6.60%
3 months
-5.97%
6 months
-8.89%
Year to date
1.11%
1 year
-3.04%
5 years
37.23%
10 years
195.51%
 

About: Northrop Grumman is a diversified defense contractor providing aeronautics, defense, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program, produces autonomous and piloted aircraft such as Global Hawk drones and the new B-21 bomber, and maintains and upgrades numerous military aircraft. Defense systems makes artillery and missile ammunition and guidance systems, long-range missiles, and missile defense systems. Mission systems creates and integrates a variety of radar, navigation, and communication systems for avionics, weapons control, and countermeasures on a range of platforms from helicopters to destroyers. Space systems produces satellites, sensors, space structures, and rocket motors.

Employees: 97,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

56% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 194 | Existing positions closed: 124

19% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 604 | Existing positions reduced: 509

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,561 [Q3] → 1,598 (+37) [Q4]

0.65% more ownership

Funds ownership: 81.01% [Q3] → 81.66% (+0.65%) [Q4]

1% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $587M | Put options by funds: $593M

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $62.6B [Q3] → $56.2B (-$6.38B) [Q4]

42% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q3] → 7 (-5) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$521
10%
upside
Avg. target
$559
18%
upside
High target
$625
32%
upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
88%
neutral
13%
negative
0%
Wells Fargo
Matthew Akers
54% 1-year accuracy
44 / 81 met price target
11%upside
$525
Overweight
Maintained
24 Apr 2025
RBC Capital
Ken Herbert
50% 1-year accuracy
34 / 68 met price target
16%upside
$550
Outperform
Maintained
23 Apr 2025
Truist Securities
Michael Ciarmoli
55% 1-year accuracy
43 / 78 met price target
16%upside
$550
Buy
Maintained
23 Apr 2025
Susquehanna
Charles Minervino
35% 1-year accuracy
24 / 69 met price target
14%upside
$540
Positive
Maintained
23 Apr 2025
UBS
Gavin Parsons
43% 1-year accuracy
10 / 23 met price target
21%upside
$571
Buy
Maintained
23 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 51 articles about NOC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Accesswire
21 hours ago
NOC ACTIVE INVESTIGATION: Contact Levi & Korsinsky if you lost money on your Northrop Grumman Corporation investment
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman") (NYSE:NOC) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Northrop Grumman issued a press release on April 22, 2025, announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
NOC ACTIVE INVESTIGATION: Contact Levi & Korsinsky if you lost money on your Northrop Grumman Corporation investment
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
21 hours ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation – NOC
NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (“Northrop Grumman” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NOC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation – NOC
Neutral
Accesswire
1 day ago
Did Northrop Grumman Corporation Mislead Investors? Shareholder Rights Advocates at Levi & Korsinsky Investigate - NOC
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman") (NYSE:NOC) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Northrop Grumman issued a press release on April 22, 2025, announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
Did Northrop Grumman Corporation Mislead Investors? Shareholder Rights Advocates at Levi & Korsinsky Investigate - NOC
Neutral
Accesswire
1 day ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman" or "the Company") (NYSE:NOC). Investors who purchased Northrop Grumman securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/NOC.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
Neutral
Accesswire
1 day ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman" or "the Company") (NYSE:NOC). Investors who purchased Northrop Grumman securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/NOC.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Blue Light Special - 2 Dividend Growth Gems We're Buying With Both Hands
Volatility is flashing a Blue Light Special in markets. Fear is high, but history says these moments often reward long-term investors the most. I see this uncertainty as an opportunity. When panic strikes, I lean into quality. Two dividend growth stocks just handed us compelling entry points. These aren't random buys. They're high-conviction investments I've followed for years, now trading at discounts I believe won't last long.
Blue Light Special - 2 Dividend Growth Gems We're Buying With Both Hands
Negative
MarketBeat
1 day ago
Uncertainty for Defense Stocks Creates Opportunity for Investors
Defense stocks are pulling back following Q1 reports from Lockheed Martin NYSE: LMT, Northrop Grumman NYSE: NOC, and RTX NYSE: RTX. The primary cause is uncertainty, followed by tepid guidance.
Uncertainty for Defense Stocks Creates Opportunity for Investors
Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
NOC Investors Have Opportunity to Join Northrop Grumman Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOC Investors Have Opportunity to Join Northrop Grumman Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm.
NOC Investors Have Opportunity to Join Northrop Grumman Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
Neutral
Accesswire
1 day ago
Northrop Grumman Corporation Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - NOC
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman") (NYSE:NOC) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Northrop Grumman issued a press release on April 22, 2025, announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
Northrop Grumman Corporation Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Potential Securities Fraud Allegations - NOC
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