NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation
NYSE: NOC · INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
$572.41
-0.94% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$81.68B
P/E ratio
18.02
P/S ratio
1.93x
EPS (TTM)
$31.92
Dividend yield
1.57%
52W range
$446 – $774
Volume
0.9M
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
7 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+10.9%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+4.4%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+84.9%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-2.3%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-10.3%
2026-04-21
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | $6.14 | +1.3% | $656.98 | $589.62 | -10.3% |
| 2026-01-27 | $7.23 | +3.9% | $660.97 | $689.13 | +4.3% |
| 2025-10-21 | $7.67 | +18.7% | $599.46 | $593.96 | -0.9% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $6.06 | $6.14 | +1.3% | $9.88B | +4.4% |
| 2025-12-31 | $6.96 | $7.23 | +3.9% | $11.71B | +9.6% |
| 2025-09-30 | $6.46 | $7.67 | +18.7% | $10.42B | +4.3% |
| 2025-06-30 | $6.80 | $8.15 | +19.9% | $10.35B | +1.3% |
| 2025-03-31 | $6.26 | $3.32 | -47.0% | $9.47B | -6.6% |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.35 | $6.39 | +0.6% | $10.69B | +0.5% |
| 2024-09-30 | $6.07 | $7.00 | +15.3% | $10.00B | +2.3% |
| 2024-06-30 | $5.93 | $6.36 | +7.3% | $10.22B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $5.79 | $6.32 | +9.2% | $10.13B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $5.80 | $6.27 | +8.1% | $10.64B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $5.80 | $6.18 | +6.6% | $9.78B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $28.27 | $44.3B | +5.6% | 17 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $30.24 | $47.0B | +6.0% | 17 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $32.45 | $50.1B | +6.6% | 17 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $34.71 | $53.4B | +6.6% | 17 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $37.10 | $56.2B | +6.2% | 17 | low |
Frequently asked questions
Has Northrop Grumman Corporation beaten earnings estimates?
Northrop Grumman Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +10.9% over the last 4 quarters.
How does NOC stock react to earnings?
NOC stock has moved an average of -2.3% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is Northrop Grumman Corporation's revenue growth rate?
Northrop Grumman Corporation reported year-over-year revenue growth of +4.4% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +84.9% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for NOC in 2026?
Analysts expect Northrop Grumman Corporation to report EPS of $28.27 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $44.3B, based on estimates from 17 analysts.