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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 $622.78, with a high of $745.00 and a low of $500.00. This represents a 20.79% increase from the last price of $515.57.

$400 $470 $540 $610 $680 $750 High: $745 Avg: $622.78 Low: $500 Last Closed Price: $515.57

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 Grumman20.79%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryDefense Stocks32.76%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1936
Avg Price Target$704.00$622.78$695.03
Last Closing Price$515.57$515.57$515.57
Upside/Downside36.55%20.79%34.81%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 264910--23
Aug, 264109--23
Jul, 264109--23
Jun, 264109--23
May, 263912--24
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 08, 2026UBS$704.00$514.9836.70%36.55%
Aug 05, 2026Douglas HarnedBernstein$653.00$551.3918.43%26.66%
Jul 22, 2026Deutsche Bank$615.00$528.9516.27%19.29%
Jul 22, 2026Susquehanna$655.00$512.2927.86%27.04%
Jul 22, 2026Robert W. Baird$500.00$512.29-2.40%-3.02%
Jul 15, 2026Kristine LiwagMorgan Stanley$745.00$528.6740.92%44.50%
Jul 14, 2026Goldman Sachs$533.00$541.82-1.63%3.38%
Jul 08, 2026David StraussWells Fargo$620.00$549.0412.92%20.26%
Jun 26, 2026Jefferies$580.00$504.5714.95%12.50%
May 26, 2026Sheila KahyaogluJefferies$620.00$555.5811.60%20.26%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 08, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 19, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 13, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Aug 05, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 13, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jul 08, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 15, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
May 26, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
May 18, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Apr 23, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold

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 $622.78 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $500 at the low end to $745 at the high end, suggesting a potential 20.79% change from the previous closing price of $515.57.

How does Northrop Grumman stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northrop Grumman's stock forecast shows a 20.79% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and underperforming the defense stocks industry (32.76%).

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

  • 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.
  • July 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.