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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 34 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $547.50, with a high of $575.00 and a low of $525.00. This represents a -3.90% decline from the last price of $569.74.

$400 $440 $480 $520 $560 $600 High: $575 Avg: $547.5 Low: $525 Last Closed Price: $569.74

NOC Stock Rating

Northrop Grumman stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 20 Buy (58.82%), 13 Hold (38.24%), 1 Sell (2.94%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 34 1 13 20 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NOC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorthrop Grumman-3.90%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 5.82%
IndustryDefense Stocks-1.61%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1110
Avg Price Target$540.00$540.00$559.10
Last Closing Price$569.74$569.74$569.74
Upside/Downside-5.22%-5.22%-1.87%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 254911--24
Jun, 2541011--25
May, 2541011--25
Apr, 2541010-125
Mar, 2531011-125
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 22, 2025Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$540.00$515.294.80%-5.22%
Apr 24, 2025Matthew AkersWells Fargo$525.00$472.6511.08%-7.85%
Mar 27, 2025RBC Capital$575.00$513.8211.91%0.92%
Jan 08, 2025Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$557.00$452.3923.12%-2.24%
Oct 30, 2024Sheila KahyaogluJefferies$550.00$504.059.12%-3.46%
Oct 29, 2024David StraussBarclays$550.00$512.157.39%-3.46%
Oct 11, 2024Douglas HarnedBernstein$565.00$527.097.19%-0.83%
Oct 10, 2024Jason GurskyCitigroup$587.00$532.2310.29%3.03%
Sep 26, 2024Kristine LiwagMorgan Stanley$592.00$528.1112.10%3.91%
Jul 26, 2024Peter ArmentRobert W. Baird$470.57$470.57--17.41%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 22, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Jul 14, 2025BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 05, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Apr 24, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 16, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 27, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Mar 07, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 31, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jan 08, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Oct 30, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold

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 34 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 13 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 34 Wall Street analysts, averages $547.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $525 at the low end to $575 at the high end, suggesting a potential -3.90% change from the previous closing price of $569.74.

How does Northrop Grumman stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Northrop Grumman's stock forecast shows a -3.90% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (5.82%) and underperforming the defense stocks industry (-1.61%).

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

  • July 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 45.83% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • June 2025: 16.00% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 44.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2025: 16.00% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 44.00% 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.