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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 $706.29, with a high of $770.00 and a low of $680.00. This represents a 26.04% increase from the last price of $560.36.

$400 $480 $560 $640 $720 $800 High: $770 Avg: $706.29 Low: $680 Last Closed Price: $560.36

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 Grumman26.04%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 18.94%
IndustryDefense Stocks17.96%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-813
Avg Price Target-$702.25$643.46
Last Closing Price$560.36$560.36$560.36
Upside/Downside-25.32%14.83%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 253810--21
Nov, 252810--20
Oct, 253710--20
Sep, 253712--22
Aug, 253712--22
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 23, 2025Bernstein$696.00$596.4816.68%24.21%
Oct 22, 2025UBS$770.00$599.3528.47%37.41%
Oct 22, 2025Andre MadridBTIG$680.00$599.3513.46%21.35%
Oct 22, 2025Susquehanna$690.00$599.3515.12%23.14%
Oct 20, 2025Bernstein$674.00$594.5013.37%20.28%
Oct 15, 2025Truist Financial$688.00$618.5411.23%22.78%
Oct 15, 2025Kristine LiwagMorgan Stanley$720.00$625.2315.16%28.49%
Oct 08, 2025Scott DeuschleDeutsche Bank$700.00$621.6312.61%24.92%
Jul 22, 2025Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$540.00$515.294.80%-3.63%
Apr 24, 2025Matthew AkersWells Fargo$525.00$472.6511.08%-6.31%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 11, 2025CitigroupNeutralBuyinitialise
Oct 22, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2025BTIGBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Oct 20, 2025BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 15, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 08, 2025Deutsche BankBuyBuyupgrade
Jul 22, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Jul 14, 2025BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 05, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$10 $17 $24 $31 $38 $45 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$19.08$43.70$31.61$13.57$28.39----
Avg Forecast$22.81$25.59$24.66$22.81$26.03$28.12$29.86$32.29$34.34
High Forecast$23.07$25.89$24.83$22.93$26.22$28.68$31.23$34.49$34.89
Low Forecast$22.53$25.28$24.47$22.70$25.82$27.57$28.14$30.93$33.99
Surprise %-16.35%70.77%28.18%-40.51%9.07%----

Revenue Forecast

$35B $38B $41B $44B $47B $50B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$36.80B$35.67B$36.60B$39.29B$41.03B----
Avg Forecast$35.85B$36.02B$36.24B$39.10B$41.32B$42.77B$44.72B$46.61B$48.42B
High Forecast$36.17B$36.34B$36.43B$39.27B$41.38B$43.27B$44.73B$46.64B$49.01B
Low Forecast$35.52B$35.69B$36.02B$38.98B$41.27B$42.53B$44.70B$46.58B$48.04B
Surprise %2.65%-0.97%1.00%0.48%-0.69%----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $3B $4B $5B $7B $8B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.19B$7.00B$4.90B$2.06B$4.17B----
Avg Forecast$3.02B$6.32B$5.89B$2.06B$3.96B$4.27B$4.51B$4.97B$5.22B
High Forecast$3.62B$7.58B$7.07B$2.47B$3.99B$4.36B$4.75B$5.24B$5.30B
Low Forecast$2.42B$5.05B$4.71B$1.64B$3.92B$4.19B$4.28B$4.70B$5.17B
Surprise %5.58%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 $706.29 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $680 at the low end to $770 at the high end, suggesting a potential 26.04% change from the previous closing price of $560.36.

How does Northrop Grumman stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northrop Grumman's stock forecast shows a 26.04% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (18.94%) and outperforming the defense stocks industry (17.96%).

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

  • 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.
  • October 2025: 15.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% 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.