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IndustrialsAerospace & DefenseScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

NOC

Catalysts
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Industrials· Aerospace & Defense
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 4/10
Low Priority
In Line With Peers
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$514.98
-$13.26 (-2.51%)
Latest market quote
Momentum8
Value64
Quality52
Risk Resilience42
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 20, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 43/100

Momentum 8/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
2 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 62.96%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 8/100AIQ Edge 4/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+1.1%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+12.6%
Jul 21, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 21, 2026$6.82$7.68+12.6%$10.8B$10.88B
Apr 21, 2026$6.06$6.14+1.3%$9.75B$9.88B
Jan 27, 2026$6.98$7.23+3.6%$11.62B$11.71B
Oct 21, 2025$6.44$7.67+19.1%$10.72B$10.42B
Jul 22, 2025$6.92$7.11+2.7%$10.06B$10.35B
Apr 22, 2025$6.24$3.32-46.8%$9.92B$9.47B
Jan 30, 2025$6.35$6.39+0.6%$10.97B$10.69B
Oct 24, 2024$6.07$7.00+15.3%$10.18B$10B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
13
Buy
10
Hold
12-month analyst target
$636.33
+23.56% versus current price
Based on 9 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$500.00
-2.91% vs latest price
Average target
$636.33
+23.56% vs latest price
High target
$745.00
+44.67% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 20, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$7.17

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$11.13B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score8

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score43/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
9
Average target
$636.33
Target upside
23.56%
Target range
$500.00 - $745.00
90-day revisions
2

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
0
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Sep 4, 2026

NOC Looks 6.3% Undervalued on GF Value™ Amid Strong Dividend Profile

On September 03, 2026, Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE: NOC) secured a substantial $862.85 million contract from the U.S. Army for the production and delivery of M1

gurufocus.com · Sep 3, 2026

NOC Looks 6.3% Undervalued on GF Value™ as Dividend Remains Attractive

On September 03, 2026, Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE: NOC) secured a significant $862.85 million contract for M1156 precision guidance kits, underscoring its ongo

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NOC Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for NOC stock?

NOC's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move NOC stock?

Upcoming events that could move NOC include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could NOC's next earnings report affect the stock?

NOC's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive NOC stock higher?

NOC could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt NOC stock?

NOC could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.