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Stocks to Compare Sections All Sections Selected Performance Chart Price & Volume MarketRank Analyst Ratings Sales & Book Value Profitability & Earnings Dividends Debt Ownership Miscellaneous Headlines About Compare NYSE:GD NYSE:LMT NYSE:NOC On This Page Performance ChartPrice & VolumeMarketRank™Analyst RatingsSales & Book ValueProfitability & EarningsDividendsDebtOwnershipMiscellaneousHeadlinesAbout Comparison Ideas Stock Ideas Comparative Price Performance Over Time1 day7 days30 days90 days365 daysCompare Price & VolumeCompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's VolumeGDGeneral Dynamics$340.13-0.9%$342.75$268.10▼$369.70$92.79B0.341.56 million shs748,092 shsLMTLockheed Martin$526.34-0.4%$585.44$410.11▼$692.00$121.81B0.11.65 million shs1.11 million shsNOCNorthrop Grumman$555.83+1.1%$647.70$468.29▼$774.00$78.12B-0.11861,685 shs829,179 shs7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. Download this report to learn how energy stocks can play a role in your portfolio as the global demand for energy continues to grow.Get This Free ReportCompare Price PerformanceCompany1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year PerformanceGDGeneral Dynamics-0.91%-1.81%+1.19%-2.64%+20.97%LMTLockheed Martin-0.34%+1.01%-11.03%-19.11%+11.39%NOCNorthrop Grumman+0.80%-0.42%-16.47%-23.28%+18.15%Compare Price & VolumeCompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's VolumeGDGeneral Dynamics$340.13-0.9%$342.75$268.10▼$369.70$92.79B0.341.56 million shs748,092 shsLMTLockheed Martin$526.34-0.4%$585.44$410.11▼$692.00$121.81B0.11.65 million shs1.11 million shsNOCNorthrop Grumman$555.83+1.1%$647.70$468.29▼$774.00$78.12B-0.11861,685 shs829,179 shs7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. Download this report to learn how energy stocks can play a role in your portfolio as the global demand for energy continues to grow.Get This Free ReportCompare Price PerformanceCompany1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year PerformanceGDGeneral Dynamics-0.91%-1.81%+1.19%-2.64%+20.97%LMTLockheed Martin-0.34%+1.01%-11.03%-19.11%+11.39%NOCNorthrop Grumman+0.80%-0.42%-16.47%-23.28%+18.15%Compare Analyst ForecastsCompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current PriceGDGeneral Dynamics 2.67Moderate Buy$387.4013.90% UpsideLMTLockheed Martin 2.38Hold$620.6817.92% UpsideNOCNorthrop Grumman 2.70Moderate Buy$704.7426.79% UpsideCurrent Analyst Ratings BreakdownLatest LMT, NOC, and GD Analyst RatingsDateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails5/18/2026NOCNorthrop Grumman CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetBuy$742.00 ➝ $628.005/18/2026GDGeneral Dynamics CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetNeutral$380.00 ➝ $364.005/18/2026LMTLockheed Martin CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetNeutral$675.00 ➝ $571.005/18/2026LMTLockheed Martin Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetMarket Perform$661.00 ➝ $614.005/14/2026LMTLockheed Martin Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)5/6/2026GDGeneral Dynamics Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetHold$387.00 ➝ $377.005/5/2026LMTLockheed Martin JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetNeutral$680.00 ➝ $605.005/4/2026GDGeneral Dynamics The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetSell$327.00 ➝ $313.004/30/2026GDGeneral Dynamics UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetNeutral$385.00 ➝ $371.004/30/2026GDGeneral Dynamics BNP Paribas ExaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetOutperform$430.00 ➝ $390.004/30/2026GDGeneral Dynamics DA DavidsonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price Target$384.00 ➝ $375.00(Data available from 5/19/2023 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)Compare Sales & Book ValueCompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/BookGDGeneral Dynamics$52.55B1.75$18.82 per share18.07$96.43 per share3.53LMTLockheed Martin$75.05B1.62$36.13 per share14.57$32.48 per share16.21NOCNorthrop Grumman$41.95B1.88$37.46 per share14.84$120.50 per share4.61Compare Profitability & EarningsCompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings DateGDGeneral Dynamics$4.21B$15.8921.4118.612.138.07%17.41%7.52%7/22/2026 (Estimated)LMTLockheed Martin$5.02B$20.6525.4916.350.966.38%101.64%10.98%7/28/2026 (Estimated)NOCNorthrop Grumman$4.18B$31.9517.4018.393.7510.80%24.72%8.06%7/23/2026 (Estimated)Latest LMT, NOC, and GD EarningsDateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails4/29/2026Q1 2026GDGeneral Dynamics$3.67$4.10+$0.43$4.10$12.70 billion$13.48 billion4/23/2026Q1 2026LMTLockheed Martin$6.79$6.44-$0.35$6.44$18.38 billion$18.02 billion4/21/2026Q1 2026NOCNorthrop Grumman$6.06$6.14+$0.08$6.14$9.75 billion$9.88 billionCompare DividendsCompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield5-Year Annualized Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive GrowthGDGeneral Dynamics$6.361.87%+6.50%40.03%34 YearsLMTLockheed Martin$13.802.62%+6.38%66.83%22 YearsNOCNorthrop Grumman$9.241.66%+9.66%28.92%22 YearsLatest LMT, NOC, and GD DividendsAnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/12/2026LMTLockheed Martinquarterly$3.452.65%6/1/20266/1/20266/26/20263/4/2026GDGeneral Dynamicsquarterly$1.591.9%4/10/20264/10/20265/8/2026(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)Compare DebtCompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick RatioGDGeneral Dynamics0.241.380.90LMTLockheed Martin2.741.140.94NOCNorthrop Grumman0.841.151.04Compare OwnershipInstitutional OwnershipCompanyInstitutional OwnershipGDGeneral Dynamics86.14%LMTLockheed Martin74.19%NOCNorthrop Grumman83.40%Insider OwnershipCompanyInsider OwnershipGDGeneral Dynamics1.40%LMTLockheed Martin0.13%NOCNorthrop Grumman0.21%Compare Miscellaneous StatsCompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionableGDGeneral Dynamics117,000270.43 million266.64 millionOptionableLMTLockheed Martin123,000230.56 million230.26 millionOptionableNOCNorthrop Grumman95,000142.03 million141.74 millionOptionableLMT, NOC, and GD HeadlinesRecent News About These CompaniesIs Wall Street bullish or bearish on Northrop Grumman stock?May 19 at 5:55 PM | msn.comNorthrop wins spot in Pentagon drone program as U.S. pushes mass productionMay 19 at 5:55 PM | seekingalpha.comNorthrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle May Launch This SummerMay 19 at 5:55 PM | defensedaily.comDNorthrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly DividendMay 19 at 5:55 PM | finance.yahoo.comNorthrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly DividendMay 19 at 5:08 PM | globenewswire.comDoes Florida Have an Affordability Problem? We Asked Sen. Rick ScottMay 19 at 12:49 PM | finance.yahoo.comThe Pentagon's AI Pivot Supercharges Defense Stocks...May 19 at 12:20 PM | marketbeat.comIs It Time To Reconsider Northrop Grumman (NOC) After The Recent Share Price PullbackMay 19 at 7:49 AM | finance.yahoo.comTouchstone Advanced Composites, a Core Natural Resources Company, Supports Development of Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue Autonomous AircraftMay 19 at 7:49 AM | finance.yahoo.comDid Pentagon Drone Dominance Pick Just Rewire Northrop Grumman’s (NOC) Defense Tech Investment Narrative?May 18 at 10:57 PM | finance.yahoo.comCan Intuitive Machines' Record Backlog Drive Its Next Phase of Growth?May 18 at 5:56 PM | finance.yahoo.comHow Is AVAV Building Stronger Revenue Visibility Through Its Backlog?May 18 at 12:56 PM | finance.yahoo.comNorthrop Grumman Selected for U.S. Defense Drone Payload Program (NOC)May 18 at 12:56 PM | investorshub.advfn.comElon Musk Says He Wants to Get SpaceX IPO Underway ‘Pretty Soon’May 18 at 7:55 AM | finance.yahoo.comQuantum Cyber to Exhibit at Special Operations Forces Week 2026May 18 at 7:55 AM | finance.yahoo.comQuantum Cyber N.V. to Exhibit Autonomous Drone Solutions at SOF Week 2026May 18 at 7:31 AM | quiverquant.comQThe future of America’s military industrial complexMay 17 at 11:43 AM | finance.yahoo.comQsemble Capital Management LP Has $3.16 Million Stake in Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOCMay 17 at 5:51 AM | marketbeat.comCanada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan Lowers Holdings in Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOCMay 17 at 4:30 AM | marketbeat.comThis is why Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is a Top Aerospace and Defense Stock to BuyMay 16, 2026 | insidermonkey.comThis is why Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is a Top Aerospace and Defense Stock to BuyMay 16, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comNew MarketBeat Followers Over TimeMedia Sentiment Over Time Top HeadlinesView All HeadlinesThese 3 Defense Giants Beat Q1 Estimates—So Why Did Their Stocks Still Fall?By Jessica Mitacek | April 22, 2026Why Lockheed Martin's Earnings Miss Could Be a Blessing in DisguiseBy Sam Quirke | May 4, 2026The Hormuz Defense Hedge: Cashing In on ChaosBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | May 7, 2026Sonoco Stock Drops as Inflation Hits Q1 ResultsBy Chris Markoch | April 24, 2026These Stocks Could Be the Biggest Winners of the 2026 MidtermsBy Chris Markoch | May 18, 2026LMT, NOC, and GD Company DescriptionsGeneral Dynamics NYSE:GD$340.13 -2.98 (-0.87%) Closing price 05/19/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$342.20 +2.08 (+0.61%) As of 05/19/2026 06:24 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more.General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace segment produces and sells business jets; and offers aircraft maintenance and repair, management, aircraft-on-ground support and completion, charter, staffing, and fixed-base operator services. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary ships for the United States Navy and Jones Act ships for commercial customers, as well as builds crude oil and product tankers, and container and cargo ships; provides maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support services for navy ships; offers and program management, planning, engineering, and design support services for submarine construction programs. The Combat Systems segment manufactures land combat solutions, such as wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, Stryker wheeled combat vehicles, piranha vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, mobile bridge systems with payloads, tactical vehicles, main battle tanks, armored vehicles, and armaments; and offers modernization programs, engineering, support, and sustainment services. The Technologies segment provides information technology solutions and mission support services; mobile communication, computers, and command-and-control mission systems; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions to military, intelligence, and federal civilian customers; cloud computing, artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data analytics; development, security, and operations; and unmanned undersea vehicle manufacturing and assembly services. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.Lockheed Martin NYSE:LMT$526.34 -1.97 (-0.37%) Closing price 05/19/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$527.50 +1.16 (+0.22%) As of 05/19/2026 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more.Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. The company operates through Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space segments. The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies. The Missiles and Fire Control segment provides air and missile defense systems; tactical missiles and air-to-ground precision strike weapon systems; logistics; fire control systems; mission operations support, readiness, engineering support, and integration services; manned and unmanned ground vehicles; and energy management solutions. The Rotary and Mission Systems segment offers military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea and land-based missile defense systems, radar systems, sea and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, and simulation and training solutions. The Space segment offers satellites; space transportation systems; strategic, advanced strike, and defensive systems; and classified systems and services in support of national security systems. This segment also provides network-enabled situational awareness and integrates space and ground global systems to help its customers gather, analyze, and securely distribute critical intelligence data. It serves primarily serves the U.S. government, as well as foreign military sales contracted through the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1912 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.Northrop Grumman NYSE:NOC$555.83 +5.83 (+1.06%) Closing price 05/19/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$556.48 +0.65 (+0.12%) As of 05/19/2026 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more.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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