Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOC Stock Holdings Boosted by Integrated Advisors Network LLC

Key Points

• Integrated Advisors Network LLC increased its Northrop Grumman position by 309.5% in the third quarter, bringing its holdings to 7,240 shares valued at approximately $3.5 million. Institutional investors collectively own 83.4% of the company.
• Northrop Grumman reported quarterly EPS of $7.89, beating estimates of $7.18, while revenue rose 6.7% year over year to $11.12 billion. Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with an average price target of $640.83.
• The company pays an annualized dividend of $9.88 per share, yielding about 1.8%, while its stock recently traded at $534.78—below its 200-day moving average of $550.14.

Integrated Advisors Network LLC grew its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 309.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,240 shares of the aerospace company's stock after acquiring an additional 5,472 shares during the period. Integrated Advisors Network LLC's holdings in Northrop Grumman were worth $3,500,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Northrop Grumman by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 13,169,195 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $6,707,203,000 after buying an additional 168,267 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Northrop Grumman in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,001,616,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new stake in shares of Northrop Grumman in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,298,141,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman by 0.6% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 960,690 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $655,373,000 after buying an additional 5,811 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman by 2.2% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 747,121 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $380,516,000 after buying an additional 16,195 shares during the period. 83.40% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Northrop Grumman Stock Performance

Shares of NOC stock opened at $534.78 on Wednesday. The company's fifty day moving average price is $523.03 and its 200-day moving average price is $550.14. The stock has a market cap of $75.95 billion, a PE ratio of 16.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.99 and a beta of -0.11. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. Northrop Grumman Corporation has a 12 month low of $470.06 and a 12 month high of $774.00.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 20th. The aerospace company reported $7.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $7.18 by $0.71. Northrop Grumman had a net margin of 10.48% and a return on equity of 24.25%. The company had revenue of $11.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.14 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $7.67 EPS. Northrop Grumman's revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Northrop Grumman Corporation will post 28.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Northrop Grumman Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 31st were paid a dividend of $2.47 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 31st. This represents a $9.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Northrop Grumman's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 31.39%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently commented on NOC. Weiss Ratings upgraded Northrop Grumman from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. TD Cowen cut their price target on shares of Northrop Grumman from $590.00 to $540.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Northrop Grumman from $533.00 to $538.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Morgan Stanley set a $745.00 price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman from $617.00 to $667.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $640.83.

Key Northrop Grumman News

Here are the key news stories impacting Northrop Grumman this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 profit beat expectations. Northrop reported adjusted earnings of $7.89 per share, above the approximately $7.18–$7.22 analyst consensus. Revenue rose 6.7% year over year to $11.12 billion, broadly matching estimates. Northrop lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong defense demand, record backlog
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 earnings outlook. Northrop lifted the midpoint of its adjusted EPS guidance to approximately $29.55, while maintaining a full-year sales outlook of $43.75 billion to $44.25 billion. Segment operating-income guidance also increased by $65 million. Northrop Grumman Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Year Over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Backlog supports future growth. Record backlog reached approximately $109.6 billion, with third-quarter net awards of $16.4 billion and a 1.5x book-to-bill ratio. Management expects 2027 sales growth of 5% to 7%, reinforcing the outlook for sustained demand from U.S. and global defense programs. Northrop Grumman: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support added momentum. Bank of America maintained a Buy rating and a $750 price target, citing the earnings beat, record backlog, and raised outlook. Analyst reiterates Buy rating after Northrop earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation indicators were mixed: Northrop’s GF Score was reported at 84, while the stock remained below its 200-day moving average. These measures may temper enthusiasm after the earnings-driven advance. Northrop Grumman GF Score and valuation assessment
• Negative Sentiment: Defense stocks face a broader political overhang, with investors weighing the possibility that a Democratic congressional sweep could affect defense spending priorities and program funding. Defense stocks and political risk

Insider Buying and Selling at Northrop Grumman

In other news, Director Mark Welsh, III sold 95 shares of Northrop Grumman stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $547.53, for a total transaction of $52,015.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 4,393 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,405,299.29. This trade represents a 2.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.21% of the company's stock.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation NYSE: NOC is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and produces systems for government and commercial customers, with the U.S. government representing its primary customer base. The company operates across aerospace, defense, space, cybersecurity and advanced technology markets.

Its products and services include military aircraft and autonomous systems, space systems and satellites, missile defense technologies, command-and-control systems, cyber solutions, sensors, communications networks and other mission-critical systems.

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