NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:NOC • US6668071029
747.34 USD
-8.79 (-1.16%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
751.758 USD
+4.42 (+0.59%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:25:43 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$744.59
-0.37% Downside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 20, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$6.06
Revenue Estimate9.825B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
75.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$744.59
Upside
-0.37%
From current price of $747.34 to mean target of $744.59, Based on 28 analyst forecasts
Low
$610.04
Median
$765.00
High
$855.75
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
1.20%
3 Months
9.90%
Price Target Summary
28 analysts have analysed NOC and the average price target is 744.59 USD. This implies a price decrease of -0.37% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 747.34.
The average price target has been revised upward by 9.9% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
75.00%
NOC was analyzed by 28 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 75. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about NOC.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
NOC was analyzed by 28 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2026-01-28 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-28 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-28 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-28 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-28 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-15 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-13 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-09 | Truist Securities | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2025-12-15 | Alembic Global | Upgrade | Neutral -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-12 | Citigroup | Initiate | Buy |
| 2025-10-23 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-10-22 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-22 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-22 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive -> Positive |
| 2025-10-22 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-20 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-10-15 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-15 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-08 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2025-07-29 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-07-23 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-23 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive -> Positive |
| 2025-07-23 | Truist Securities | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-07-23 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 20, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$6.06
Revenue Estimate9.825B
Revenue Q2Q3.77%
EPS Q2Q0.05%
Number of Analysts21
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-0.07%
Revenue (3 Months)
-2.90%
EPS (1 Month)
0.29%
EPS (3 Months)
-6.46%
Next Earnings Summary
NOC is expected to report earnings on 4/20/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 6.06 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 9.82B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 2.9% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 39.29B 7.34% | 41.033B 4.44% | 41.954B 2.24% | 44.305B 5.60% | 46.983B 6.04% | 49.465B 5.28% | 51.878B 4.88% | 54.846B 5.72% | 51.708B -5.72% | 53.258B 3.00% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 3.875B -21.61% | 5.74B 48.13% | 5.752B 0.21% | 6.292B 9.39% | 6.721B 6.82% | 7.066B 5.13% | 7.324B 3.65% | 7.531B 2.83% | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 2.537B -29.55% | 4.37B 72.25% | 4.28B -2.06% | 4.697B 9.74% | 5.075B 8.05% | 5.446B 7.31% | 5.837B 7.18% | 6.292B 7.80% | N/A | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 6.46% | 10.65% | 10.20% | 10.60% | 10.80% | 11.01% | 11.25% | 11.47% | N/A | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 23.29 -10.01% | 26.07 11.94% | 28.07 7.67% | 28.27 0.70% | 30.24 6.98% | 32.67 8.03% | 34.47 5.52% | 36.87 6.96% | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 6.06 0.05% | 6.92 -2.65% | 7.36 -4.08% | 8.28 14.52% | 7.13 17.61% | 7.77 12.21% | 7.86 6.87% | 8.74 5.52% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 9.825B 3.77% | 10.88B 5.11% | 11.116B 6.65% | 12.278B 4.83% | 10.663B 8.53% | 11.629B 6.88% | 11.681B 5.08% | 12.994B 5.83% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 1.385B 52.20% | 1.546B -17.81% | 1.624B -29.64% | 1.801B -34.34% | 1.514B 9.31% | 1.679B 8.60% | 1.689B 4.00% | 1.893B 5.11% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 1.013B 76.79% | 1.154B -3.35% | 1.237B -0.40% | 1.377B 8.34% | 1.174B 15.89% | 1.292B 11.96% | 1.301B 5.17% | 1.446B 5.01% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
5.18%
EPS Next 5 Year
5.60%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
5.36%
Revenue Next 5 Year
5.34%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
15.99%
EBIT Next 5 Year
10.71%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP / NOC Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP stock?
28 analysts have analysed NOC and the average price target is 744.59 USD. This implies a price decrease of -0.37% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 747.34.
When does NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) report earnings?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) will report earnings on 2026-04-20, before the market open.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) is 6.06 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 9.82B USD.
Can you provide the analyst count for NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP stock?
The number of analysts covering NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) is 28.