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IndustrialsAerospace & DefenseScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

NOCNorthrop Grumman Corporation

Industrials / Aerospace & Defense

Relative Leader / Watch

Strong Relative Position

NeutralEdge 9/10
$557.54−$4.82 (−0.86%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    88
  • Value
    64
  • Quality
    51
  • Risk resilience
    41
  • Sentiment
    —
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

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

Next earnings
Jan 26, 2027

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 63/100

Momentum 88/100 and sentiment — before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
2 articles

Updated Oct 30, 2026 · Sentiment 33.52%

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 88/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
100%
4 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+6.9%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+9.9%
Oct 20, 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
Oct 20, 2026—$7.18$7.89+9.9%$11.14B$11.12B
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

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

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

Analyst ratings
Buy
16
Buy
11
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$601.43
+7.87% versus current price
Based on 13 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$419.00
-24.85% vs latest price
Average target
$601.43
+7.87% vs latest price
High target
$745.00
+33.62% 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 dateJan 26, 2027

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$7.96

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$12.21B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score—

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score88

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score63/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
13
Average target
$601.43
Target upside
7.87%
Target range
$419.00 - $745.00
90-day revisions
1

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
1
Neutral
1
Negative
0
seekingalpha.com · Oct 22, 2026

Northrop Grumman Q3 2026: Crushing Baseline Models With A $109.6B Backlog And Margin Inflection (NYSE:NOC)

Northrop Grumman (NOC) delivered stronger results than I expected in 2026, with a record $109.6 billion backlog and robust project execution.

insidermonkey.com · Oct 21, 2026

Northrop Grumman (NOC): Is This Dividend Stock Trading at a Discount?

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been under pressure. The stock is down about 17% year-to-date, compared with a 39% gain for the Insider Monkey Billionaire Index.

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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.