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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
$136.00
-1.2%		$157.20
$134.25
▼
$411.16
$6.92B1.361.67 million shs652,891 shs
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
$41.82
-0.3%		$50.80
$40.92
▼
$134.00
$7.86B1.114.36 million shs2.21 million shs
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
$481.84
-0.5%		$532.72
$470.06
▼
$774.00
$68.43B-0.11915,192 shs207,332 shs
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Compare Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
-0.91%-1.93%-7.51%-4.83%-66.23%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
-0.02%-2.08%-13.01%-12.99%-60.32%
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
+2.22%+0.38%-6.82%-10.30%-24.20%
CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
$136.00
-1.2%		$157.20
$134.25
▼
$411.16
$6.92B1.361.67 million shs652,891 shs
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
$41.82
-0.3%		$50.80
$40.92
▼
$134.00
$7.86B1.114.36 million shs2.21 million shs
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
$481.84
-0.5%		$532.72
$470.06
▼
$774.00
$68.43B-0.11915,192 shs207,332 shs
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The Infrastructure's Backbone: 10 Stocks Powering the AI Buildout

The AI boom extends far beyond the biggest tech names. Discover 10 companies supplying the memory, storage, networking, semiconductor manufacturing, and power infrastructure that make AI possible. Learn where the next wave of AI investment opportunities may emerge—and the key risks investors should watch as the global AI buildout accelerates.

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Compare Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
-0.91%-1.93%-7.51%-4.83%-66.23%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
-0.02%-2.08%-13.01%-12.99%-60.32%
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
+2.22%+0.38%-6.82%-10.30%-24.20%
CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
2.81
Moderate Buy$228.8068.03% Upside
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
2.96
Moderate Buy$94.79124.68% Upside
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
2.61
Moderate Buy$636.8732.02% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest AVAV, KTOS, and NOC Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/9/2026
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$237.00
10/9/2026
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
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Lower Price TargetHold$590.00 ➝ $540.00
10/8/2026
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$419.00
10/8/2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$90.00
10/8/2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
10/6/2026
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$165.00
10/6/2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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Initiated CoverageBuy$70.00
10/6/2026
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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Initiated CoverageBuy$680.00
10/6/2026
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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Initiated CoverageHold$165.00
10/6/2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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Initiated CoverageBuy$70.00
10/6/2026
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
Rothschild & Co Redburn logo
Rothschild & Co Redburn
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Initiated CoverageBuy$680.00
(Data available from 10/9/2023 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)
CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
$2.00B3.46$13.32 per share10.22$88.12 per share1.55
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
$1.35B5.88$0.74 per share57.35$11.82 per share3.57
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
$41.95B1.63$37.78 per share12.77$117.49 per share4.11
CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
-$265.12M-$2.34N/A32.652.18-5.77%4.04%3.13%12/8/2026 (Estimated)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
$22M$0.17248.2846.36N/A2.03%3.07%2.55%11/3/2026 (Estimated)
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
$4.18B$31.4815.3315.852.7810.48%24.25%8.15%10/20/2026 (Estimated)

Latest AVAV, KTOS, and NOC Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
11/3/2026Q3 2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
$0.2069N/AN/AN/A$470.28 millionN/A
10/20/2026Q3 2026
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
$7.16N/AN/AN/A$11.14 billionN/A
9/9/2026Q1 2027
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
$0.2223$0.59+$0.3677-$0.10$451.95 million$480.49 million
8/4/2026Q2 2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
$0.1388$0.21+$0.0712$0.02$410.36 million$458.80 million
7/21/2026Q2 2026
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
$6.82$7.68+$0.86$7.68$10.80 billion$10.88 billion
CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield5-Year Annualized Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
$9.882.04%+9.66%31.39%22 Years

Latest AVAV, KTOS, and NOC Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
8/19/2026
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
quarterly$2.471.83%8/31/20268/31/20269/16/2026
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
0.17
4.26
3.33
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
0.04
5.54
4.99
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
0.81
1.17
1.06

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
86.38%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
75.92%
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
83.40%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
0.79%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
1.50%
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
0.21%
CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
AeroVironment, Inc. stock logo
AVAV
AeroVironment
3,99150.82 million50.42 millionOptionable
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock logo
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
4,300187.72 million184.91 millionOptionable
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock logo
NOC
Northrop Grumman
95,000142.03 million141.74 millionOptionable

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Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) Given New $540.00 Price Target at TD Cowen
 |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-northrop-grumman-nyse-noc-given-new-54000-price-target-at-td-cowen-2026-10-09/
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As War Fades Away, It's Time To Buy Defense Stocks - Starting With Northrop Grumman
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LHX vs. NOC: Which Defense Dividend Will Actually Protect Your Retirement?
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LHX vs. NOC: Which Defense Dividend Will Actually Protect Your Retirement?
October 8 at 9:45 AM  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/10/08/lhx-vs-noc-which-defense-dividend-will-actually-protect-your-retirement/?utm_source=snapi
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) Raised to "Strong-Buy" at Rothschild & Co Redburn
October 7 at 7:54 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31096177
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) Upgraded to "Strong-Buy" at Rothschild & Co Redburn
October 7 at 7:53 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-northrop-grumman-nyse-noc-upgraded-to-strong-buy-at-rothschild-co-redburn-2026-10-07/
Will Northrop’s New FORTITUDE Chip Redefine Northrop Grumman's (NOC) Advanced Electronics Narrative?
October 7 at 5:37 AM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/northrop-fortitude-chip-redefine-northrop-051252945.html
Rothschild & Co initiates coverage of Northrop Grumman with buy
October 6 at 12:58 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/top-stocks/rothschild-co-initiates-coverage-of-northrop-grumman-with-buy/ar-AA2dGckW
Redburn Starts Coverage of U.S. Defense Stocks With Buy Ratings on Lockheed, Northrop and Kratos
October 6 at 12:58 PM  |  investorshub.advfn.comhttps://investorshub.advfn.com/market-news/article/37558/redburn-starts-coverage-of-u-s-defense-stocks-with-buy-ratings-on-lockheed-northrop-and-kratos
Rothschild Initiates Coverage On AVAV, KTOS, NOC Stocks – Flags Changing Warfare And Rising Military Spending
October 6 at 12:58 PM  |  stocktwits.comS
Can MQ-4C Triton Demand Boost Northrop Grumman's Growth?
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Can MQ-4C Triton Demand Boost Northrop Grumman's Growth?
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RBC Capital downgrades Northrop Grumman Corporation - Depositary Receipt to sector perform from outperform
October 3, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/rbc-capital-downgrades-northrop-grumman-corporation-depositary-receipt-to-sector-perform-from-outperform/ar-AA2dvGOZ
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October 3, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/articles/marketbeat-week-in-review-09-28-10-02/
Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOC Holdings Boosted by CX Institutional
October 3, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-northrop-grumman-corporation-noc-holdings-boosted-by-cx-institutional-2026-10-03/
RBC Capital Slashes Northrop Grumman (NOC) Price Target by $115 on Budget Concerns
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RBC Downgrades Northrop Grumman (NOC) to Sector Perform, Cuts Price Target by $115
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AeroVironment NASDAQ:AVAV

$136.03 -1.57 (-1.14%)
As of 01:26 PM Eastern
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AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates through Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS) segments. The company supplies UAS, TMS, unmanned ground vehicle, and related services primarily to organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and to international allied governments. It also designs, engineers, tools, and manufactures unmanned aerial and aircraft systems, including airborne platforms, payloads and payload integration, ground control systems, and ground support equipment and other items and services related to unmanned aircraft systems. In addition, the company offers small UAS products, including training, spare parts, product repair, product replacement, and the customer contracted operation. Further, it develops high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS systems. AeroVironment, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions NASDAQ:KTOS

$41.84 -0.09 (-0.22%)
As of 01:26 PM Eastern
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of mission critical products, services and solutions for United States national security priorities. It operates through the Kratos Government Solutions (KGS) and Unmanned Systems (US) segments. The KGS segment consists of an aggregation of KGS operating segments, including microwave electronic products, space, satellite and cyber, training solutions. The US segment refers to the unmanned aerial, unmanned ground, unmanned seaborne and related command, control and communications system businesses. The company was founded on December 19, 1994, and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

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Northrop Grumman NYSE:NOC

$480.86 -3.62 (-0.75%)
As of 01:26 PM Eastern
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Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle management and command and control systems. Its Defense Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces tactical weapons and missile defense solutions, and provides sustainment, modernization, and training services for manned and unmanned aircraft and electronics systems. It also offers integrated, all-domain command, and control battle management systems, precision strike weapons; high speed air-breathing and hypersonic systems; high-performance gun systems, ammunition, precision munitions and advanced fuzes; aircraft and mission systems logistics support, sustainment, operations and modernization; and warfighter training services. The company's Mission Systems segment offers command, control, communications and computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; advanced communications and network systems; cyber solutions; intelligence processing systems; navigation; and maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites, spacecraft systems, subsystems, sensors, and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; and strategic missiles. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

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