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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 $711.89, with a high of $777.00 and a low of $623.00. This represents a 7.70% increase from the last price of $660.97.

$400 $480 $560 $640 $720 $800 High: $777 Avg: $711.89 Low: $623 Last Closed Price: $660.97

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 Grumman7.70%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryDefense Stocks7.67%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts5719
Avg Price Target$730.20$718.14$675.53
Last Closing Price$660.97$660.97$660.97
Upside/Downside10.47%8.65%2.20%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 264910--23
Dec, 253810--21
Nov, 252810--20
Oct, 253710--20
Sep, 253712--22
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 22, 2026Seaport Global$772.00$666.2615.87%16.80%
Jan 15, 2026Susquehanna$752.00$643.7416.82%13.77%
Jan 15, 2026UBS$777.00$646.4520.19%17.55%
Jan 12, 2026Douglas HarnedBernstein$727.00$633.2714.80%9.99%
Jan 09, 2026Truist Financial$623.00$590.795.45%-5.74%
Dec 16, 2025Kristine LiwagMorgan Stanley$714.00$575.2924.11%8.02%
Dec 15, 2025Peter SkibitskiAlembic Global$662.00$570.0616.13%0.16%
Oct 23, 2025Bernstein$696.00$596.4816.68%5.30%
Oct 22, 2025UBS$770.00$599.3528.47%16.50%
Oct 22, 2025Andre MadridBTIG$680.00$599.3513.46%2.88%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 22, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Jan 15, 2026SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Jan 15, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 13, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jan 12, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Dec 16, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 15, 2025Alembic GlobalNeutralOverweightupgrade
Dec 11, 2025CitigroupNeutralBuyinitialise
Oct 22, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2025BTIGBuyBuyhold

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----
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%----

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----
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%----

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----
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%----

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 $711.89 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $623 at the low end to $777 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.70% change from the previous closing price of $660.97.

How does Northrop Grumman stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northrop Grumman's stock forecast shows a 7.70% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and outperforming the defense stocks industry (7.67%).

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

  • January 2026: 17.39% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 38.10% Buy, 47.62% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 40.00% 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 2025 is $28.12, marking a -0.95% decrease from the reported $28.39 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $29.86 in 2026, $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 2025 is $42.77B, reflecting a 4.24% increase from the reported $41.03B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $44.72B, followed by $46.61B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $4.27B, representing an 2.41% increase from the reported $4.17B in 2024. Projections indicate $4.51B in 2026, $4.97B in 2027, and $5.22B in 2028.