Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Northrop Grumman (NOC) earnings per share (EPS) grew 10.7% a year, revenue grew 6.0% a year and free cash flow grew 6.9% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.9%. NOC stock trades at $512.57, a P/E of 17.8, below its historical average of 19.0. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $595.69 (+16.2%).
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global player in the aerospace and defense sectors. Its Aeronautics Systems division is responsible for the full lifecycle of aircraft, from design and development to production, integration, and ongoing maintenance.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 14.9% | 12.9% | 16.9% | A- |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 10.7% | 8.8% | 15.5% | B+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 6.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% | C |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 6.9% | 2.8% | 178.7% | A- |
| ROICROIC | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.2% | B |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $28.78
- Historical Avg P/E
- 19.0
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $28.82 | $29.14 | $40.14 | $46.89 | $51.88 | $63.12 | $80.34 | $98.41 | $97.34 | $103.80 | $115.95 | $125.59 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $10.51 | $12.30 | $11.55 | $18.59 | $13.28 | $19.08 | $43.70 | $31.61 | $13.57 | $28.39 | $29.14 | $28.78 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $23,526,000,000 | $24,508,000,000 | $25,803,000,000 | $30,095,000,000 | $33,841,000,000 | $36,799,000,000 | $35,667,000,000 | $36,602,000,000 | $39,290,000,000 | $41,033,000,000 | $41,954,000,000 | $42,892,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $1,691,000,000 | $1,893,000,000 | $1,685,000,000 | $2,578,000,000 | $3,033,000,000 | $2,885,000,000 | $2,152,000,000 | $1,466,000,000 | $2,100,000,000 | $2,621,000,000 | $3,307,000,000 | $3,646,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 11.5% | 12.0% | 7.5% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.7% | 13.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
35 firms rate it — 19 buy, 15 hold, 1 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
NOC Stock FAQ
What is NOC's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for NOC is $595.69, with a range of $419.00 to $745.00. That is +16.2% from the current price of $512.57.
Do analysts rate NOC a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 35 firms covering Northrop Grumman, the ratings are 19 buy or strong buy, 15 hold and 1 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Northrop Grumman growing?
Annual growth rates for NOC. EPS: 10.7% over 10 years, 8.8% over 5 years, 15.5% over 1 year. Revenue: 6.0% over 10 years, 2.7% over 5 years, 5.9% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 6.9% over 10 years, 2.8% over 5 years, 178.7% over 1 year. Book value per share: 14.9% over 10 years, 12.9% over 5 years, 16.9% over 1 year.
What is NOC's ROIC?
Northrop Grumman's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 9.2% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 9.9%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is NOC's P/E ratio?
NOC's current P/E ratio is 17.8, compared with a historical average of 19.0. Trailing earnings per share are $28.78.
What is Northrop Grumman's market cap and stock price?
NOC last traded at $512.57 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $470.06 to $774.00. Northrop Grumman has a market cap of $72.82B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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