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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NOC Stock Forecast

Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock forecast, based on 35 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $728.38, with a high of $815.00 and a low of $620.00. This represents a 31.83% increase from the last price of $552.52.

$400 $490 $580 $670 $760 $850 High: $815 Avg: $728.38 Low: $620 Last Closed Price: $552.52

NOC Stock Rating

Northrop Grumman stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 20 Buy (57.14%), 14 Hold (40.00%), 1 Sell (2.86%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 35 1 14 20 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NOC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorthrop Grumman31.83%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryDefense Stocks17.96%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1428
Avg Price Target$620.00$683.75$712.71
Last Closing Price$552.52$552.52$552.52
Upside/Downside12.21%23.75%28.99%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 264109--23
May, 263912--24
Apr, 263912--24
Mar, 263811-123
Feb, 263812--23
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 26, 2026Sheila KahyaogluJefferies$620.00$555.5811.60%12.21%
Apr 26, 2026Jefferies$660.00$575.1114.76%19.45%
Apr 23, 2026Gavin ParsonsUBS$745.00$589.6526.35%34.84%
Apr 09, 2026Jefferies$710.00$690.572.81%28.50%
Feb 10, 2026Argus Research$785.00$686.2614.39%42.08%
Feb 01, 2026Jefferies$690.00$692.26-0.33%24.88%
Jan 29, 2026Scott DeuschleDeutsche Bank$765.00$692.4610.48%38.46%
Jan 28, 2026RBC Capital$750.00$682.109.95%35.74%
Jan 28, 2026UBS$778.00$665.9316.83%40.81%
Jan 28, 2026Morgan Stanley$765.00$674.5013.42%38.46%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 26, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
May 18, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Apr 23, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Apr 09, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Feb 01, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Jan 29, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Jan 28, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 28, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jan 28, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 28, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$10 $17 $24 $31 $38 $45 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$43.70$31.61$13.57$28.39$29.14---
Avg Forecast$25.59$24.66$22.81$26.03$28.12$29.86$32.29$34.34
High Forecast$25.89$24.83$22.93$26.22$28.68$31.23$34.49$34.89
Low Forecast$25.28$24.47$22.70$25.82$27.57$28.14$30.93$33.99
Surprise %70.77%28.18%-40.51%9.07%3.63%---

Revenue Forecast

$35B $38B $41B $44B $47B $50B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$35.67B$36.60B$39.29B$41.03B$41.95B---
Avg Forecast$36.02B$36.24B$39.10B$41.32B$42.77B$44.72B$46.61B$48.42B
High Forecast$36.34B$36.43B$39.27B$41.38B$43.27B$44.73B$46.64B$49.01B
Low Forecast$35.69B$36.02B$38.98B$41.27B$42.53B$44.70B$46.58B$48.04B
Surprise %-0.97%1.00%0.48%-0.69%-1.91%---

Net Income Forecast

$2B $3B $4B $5B $7B $8B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.00B$4.90B$2.06B$4.17B$4.18B---
Avg Forecast$6.32B$5.89B$2.06B$3.96B$4.27B$4.51B$4.97B$5.22B
High Forecast$7.58B$7.07B$2.47B$3.99B$4.36B$4.75B$5.24B$5.30B
Low Forecast$5.05B$4.71B$1.64B$3.92B$4.19B$4.28B$4.70B$5.17B
Surprise %10.91%-16.88%-5.53%-2.16%---

NOC Forecast FAQ

Is Northrop Grumman stock a buy?

Northrop Grumman stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 14 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Northrop Grumman is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Northrop Grumman's price target?

Northrop Grumman's price target, set by 35 Wall Street analysts, averages $728.38 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $620 at the low end to $815 at the high end, suggesting a potential 31.83% change from the previous closing price of $552.52.

How does Northrop Grumman stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northrop Grumman's stock forecast shows a 31.83% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and outperforming the defense stocks industry (17.96%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Northrop Grumman over the past three months?

  • June 2026: 17.39% Strong Buy, 43.48% Buy, 39.13% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Northrop Grumman’s EPS forecast?

Northrop Grumman's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $29.86, marking a 2.47% increase from the reported $29.14 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $32.29 in 2027, and $34.34 in 2028.

What is Northrop Grumman’s revenue forecast?

Northrop Grumman's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $44.72B, reflecting a 6.59% increase from the reported $41.95B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $46.61B, and $48.42B for 2028.

What is Northrop Grumman’s net income forecast?

Northrop Grumman's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $4.51B, representing an 7.91% increase from the reported $4.18B in 2025. Projections indicate $4.97B in 2027, and $5.22B in 2028.