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Northrop Grumman (NOC)
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$546.99-$2.14 (-0.39%)
Price as of Nov 13, 2026 12:40 PM EST
  • $78.0B
    Market Cap
  • 0.01%
    1-Year Change
  • Aerospace & Defense
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 39
  • Momentum Score: 19
  • True Yield: 37
  • Financial Health Score: 67
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Latest Research & News

Satellite Propulsion Market to Reach USD 4.66 Billion by 2031, Driven by the Rapid Shift Toward Electric and Green Propulsion Systems

The global satellite propulsion market is projected to grow from USD 2.07 billion in 2026 to USD 4.66 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 17.6%. Growth is driven by increased commercial satellite constellations, deep-space exploration, and adoption of electric and green propulsion technologies. North America leads the market, while Asia-Pacific shows the fastest growth.

11/13/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Why Voyager Technologies Stock Went to the Moon on Monday

NASA selected eight companies, including Voyager Technologies, to compete for lunar cargo delivery contracts worth up to $10 billion over 10 years, potentially expanding to $15 billion over 15 years. Voyager's stock surged 17% on the news, validating its $300 million acquisition of lunar lander-maker Astrobotic earlier in 2026.

11/09/2026, 2:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Golden Dome Is a $185 Billion Program, but Anduril Is Private. Here Are the 3 Public Companies Building It.

The U.S. Golden Dome Initiative, a $185 billion homeland missile defense system designed to protect the continental U.S. from aerial attacks, is being developed by multiple defense contractors. While private company Anduril is involved, three major publicly traded defense firms—Lockheed Martin, RTX Corporation, and Northrop Grumman—are positioned to benefit significantly from this multi-decade program, which could reach $1.2 trillion in long-term sustainment costs over 20 years.

10/31/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Firefly Aerospace Is 75% Below Its High. Here's Why the Company That Landed on the Moon Is My Favorite Space Stock Under $20.

Firefly Aerospace stock has declined 75% from its August 2025 high of $73.80 to around $18.23, but the analyst views it as an attractive speculative opportunity. The company demonstrated proven lunar landing capabilities with its Blue Ghost mission, reported 659% year-over-year revenue growth to $117.7 million in Q2 2026, and secured $144 million in NASA contracts. Despite being unprofitable and trading at 10x trailing revenue, Firefly's diversified space capabilities and government relationships position it for long-term growth potential.

10/29/2026, 10:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Global Drone Defense System Market Report 2026 | Capture 30.6% CAGR Through 2030 as Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems and DroneShield Scale AI Counter-UAS

The global drone defense system market is projected to grow from $4.72 billion in 2025 to $18.19 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 30.6%. Growth is driven by increasing unauthorized drone incidents, rising demand for multi-sensor fusion systems, AI integration, and mobile counter-UAS solutions. Major players include Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and others, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific expected to grow fastest.

10/27/2026, 5:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

You Might Be Able to Invest in the Starlab Space Station -- but Should You?

Starlab, a private space station joint venture led by Voyager Technologies, is raising $300 million in Series A funding with preferred units valued at ~$90,000 each. However, the station won't generate revenue until 2029 at earliest, and lacks transparency as a private investment. The article suggests investing in publicly traded Voyager stock instead, which has revenue and projected profitability by 2029, potentially offering better value at current valuations.

10/24/2026, 8:08 AM • The Motley Fool

Northrop Grumman: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Northrop Grumman reported record $110 billion backlog with 1.5x book-to-bill ratio, driven by strong defense spending. The company projects sales growth acceleration from 5% to 7% in 2027 across all four operating segments, supported by increased production on key programs like the B-21 Raider bomber. Management is also exploring commercialization of specialized microelectronics and quantum technology to expand beyond traditional defense contracts.

10/20/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

NASA to Buy a New Space Station. Price Tag: $34.1 Billion

NASA released a Request for Proposals for building a replacement to the International Space Station, with a total budget ceiling of $34.1 billion over 15 years. Four teams—Axiom Space, Blue Origin-led Orbital Reef, Starlab, and Vast—are competing for the contract. NASA will award funding to two or more contractors, with phase 1 offering at least $100 million per team for design and engineering. Winners can expect significant revenue streams, with NASA committing to at least four crewed missions and eight supply shipments in the first four years alone.

10/18/2026, 7:07 AM • The Motley Fool

How Nvidia Could Make $150 Billion Look Small

Nvidia announced a $150 billion share repurchase program, its largest in history, but contributors argue it's insufficient for a $5 trillion company and suggest a $500 billion buyback would be more impressive. The announcement coincided with an AI safety initiative, potentially masking concerns about slowing growth, competitive threats from hyperscalers developing their own chips, and questions about whether existing GPU hardware may become adequate for most enterprise workloads, potentially slowing upgrade cycles.

10/17/2026, 8:01 PM • The Motley Fool

USAF Doesn't Want Northrop Grumman's Stealth Drone

The U.S. Air Force rejected Northrop Grumman's design for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, awarding contracts instead to privately-held General Atomics and Anduril Industries. Undeterred, Northrop Grumman is developing the YFQ-48A Talon Blue drone independently using internal R&D funding, with plans to potentially compete in the CCA program's second increment. However, the analyst cautions that investing in Northrop based on CCA hopes is risky, citing its modest valuation metrics and growth rate.

10/17/2026, 9:09 AM • The Motley Fool

BWX Technologies vs. Rocket Lab: Should You Go Nuclear or Go to Space in Your Portfolio?

The article compares BWX Technologies and Rocket Lab as investment options, presenting a value versus growth dilemma. BWX offers stability through nuclear infrastructure contracts with the U.S. government and benefits from the nuclear power renaissance, trading at a reasonable 28.6x forward P/E with positive cash flow. Rocket Lab provides high-growth potential with 38% revenue growth but currently burns cash and trades at a premium 191.8x forward P/E, with its $8 billion Iridium acquisition adding complexity. The author recommends BWX Technologies as the better 2026 investment due to its essential role in Navy contracts, reasonable valuation, and predictable profitability.

10/16/2026, 5:47 PM • The Motley Fool

GE Aerospace vs. Lockheed Martin: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin represent two distinct aerospace investment strategies. GE Aerospace benefits from a commercial aviation boom with strong revenue growth (18.5% YoY), high margins (19%), and a $210B+ backlog. Lockheed Martin offers stability through defense contracts with 72% U.S. Government revenue, though slower growth (5.7% YoY) and higher leverage (3.2x debt-to-equity). The article recommends GE Aerospace for growth-focused investors seeking rapid cash generation, while Lockheed Martin suits those preferring steady, predictable dividend returns.

10/15/2026, 6:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Boeing Fell Back Below $200 Ahead of a Strike Deadline. Here's Why I'd Buy the Fear After New Contracts Were Signed

Boeing stock has declined 11.3% over the past month and 26.7% from its 52-week high, but the author sees buying opportunity. The company averted a labor strike with 17,000 engineers and recently secured major defense contracts including development of next-generation carrier-based fighter jets and the F-47 to replace the F-15. Despite commercial aircraft challenges, the defense segment and government contract wins present potential upside.

10/15/2026, 5:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Firefly Aerospace vs. Intuitive Machines: Which Space Infrastructure Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two space infrastructure companies: Firefly Aerospace, which is achieving triple-digit revenue growth and recently accomplished a successful lunar landing, and Intuitive Machines, which has established strong lunar infrastructure capabilities with a $1.8 billion order backlog. Despite both companies operating at losses, Firefly is recommended as the better buy in 2026 due to its lower forward P/E ratio and stronger growth trajectory, while Intuitive Machines is positioned as a longer-term play expected to achieve profitability by 2027.

10/13/2026, 3:22 PM • The Motley Fool

Firefly Aerospace vs. Rocket Lab: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Firefly Aerospace and Rocket Lab represent competing approaches in the commercial space industry. Firefly delivers hypergrowth (163% revenue increase) but faces significant cash burn ($237.8M negative FCF) and customer concentration risks, with only 2 years of cash runway. Rocket Lab offers more financial stability with $2.3B net cash and 5 years of runway, but trades at a premium valuation (54x P/S vs. Firefly's 12x). For growth-focused investors seeking value, Firefly's lower valuation may appeal despite higher risks.

10/10/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$543.86
$558.00
$549.13
1-Year Range
$473.46
$768.02
$549.13
Latest Close$549.13
Change
-$1.83 (-0.33%)
Volume724,080
Market Cap$78.0B
Shares Outstanding142.1M
P/E (TTM)17.32
Diluted EPS (TTM)$31.71
Enterprise Value$89.5B

Information as of 11/12/2026

Company Profile

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP
https://www.northropgrumman.com
$78.0B
Market Cap
$4.5B
Net Income
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA, United States, 22042
703 280 2900

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.

Key Executives

  • Kathy J. Warden
  • John Thomas Greene
  • Robert J. Fleming
  • Thomas H. Jones
  • Roshan Roeder

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions2.4B (56.27%)
  • Mutual Funds1.9B (43.65%)
  • Insiders3.5M (0.08%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)