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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 37 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $616.62, with a high of $745.00 and a low of $430.00. This represents a 11.86% increase from the last price of $551.23.

$400 $470 $540 $610 $680 $750 High: $745 Avg: $616.62 Low: $430 Last Closed Price: $551.23

NOC Stock Rating

Northrop Grumman stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 22 Buy (59.46%), 13 Hold (35.14%), 2 Sell (5.41%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 37 0 2 13 22 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NOC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorthrop Grumman11.86%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryDefense Stocks35.22%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts111541
Avg Price Target$577.09$595.80$658.12
Last Closing Price$551.23$551.23$551.23
Upside/Downside4.69%8.09%19.39%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2641010--24
Sep, 264910--23
Aug, 264109--23
Jul, 264109--23
Jun, 264109--23
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 27, 2026Bernstein$590.00$565.414.35%7.03%
Oct 25, 2026Jefferies$585.00$551.446.09%6.13%
Oct 22, 2026Anthony ValentiniBarclays$430.00$539.31-20.27%-21.99%
Oct 21, 2026RBC Capital$550.00$540.031.85%-0.22%
Oct 21, 2026UBS$698.00$543.0428.54%26.63%
Oct 21, 2026Michael CiarmoliGuggenheim$640.00$534.0019.85%16.10%
Oct 21, 2026Peter ArmentRobert W. Baird$675.00$534.0026.40%22.45%
Oct 14, 2026Bernstein$556.00$481.3815.50%0.87%
Oct 08, 2026Barclays$419.00$484.48-13.52%-23.99%
Oct 06, 2026Maggie SchooleyRedburn Partners$680.00$476.1142.82%23.36%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 27, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 25, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 22, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 21, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 21, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 21, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 21, 2026GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Oct 08, 2026BarclaysEqual-WeightUnderweightinitialise
Oct 02, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformSector Performdowngrade
Sep 14, 2026GuggenheimBuyinitialise

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 37 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 13 Hold, 2 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 37 Wall Street analysts, averages $616.62 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $430 at the low end to $745 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.86% change from the previous closing price of $551.23.

How does Northrop Grumman stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northrop Grumman's stock forecast shows a 11.86% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and underperforming the defense stocks industry (35.22%).

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

  • October 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 41.67% Buy, 41.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 17.39% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 17.39% Strong Buy, 43.48% Buy, 39.13% 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.