Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as a security company for government and commercial customers worldwide. It provides products, systems, and solutions in autonomous systems; cyber; command, control, communications and computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR); strike; and logistics and modernization. The company operates through three segments: Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services. The Aerospace Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces manned aircraft, autonomous systems, spacecraft, high-energy laser systems, microelectronics, and other systems/subsystems. This segment sells its products primarily to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other U.S. government agencies for use in various areas, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; strike operations; communications; earth observation; and space science and exploration. The Mission Systems segment offers mission solutions and multifunction systems, including C4ISR systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared, and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; cyber solutions; space systems; intelligence processing systems; air and missile defense integration; navigation; and shipboard missile and encapsulated payload launch systems for the DoD, intelligence community, international, federal-civil, and commercial customers. The Technology Services segment provides software and system sustainment, training, and integrated logistics support solutions, as well as engages in the modernization of platforms and associated subsystems. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Search & navigation equipment
Sub-IndustryAerospace & Defense
SectorAerospace
SymbolNYSE:NOC
CUSIP66680710
Phone703-280-2900
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.87
Current Ratio2.52
Quick Ratio2.45
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio23.82
Forward P/E Ratio19.19
P/E Growth2.14
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$25.80 billion
Price / Sales2.13
Cash Flow$15.8205 per share
Price / Cash19.94
Book Value$40.49 per share
Price / Book7.79
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$13.28
Net Income$2.02 billion
Net Margins8.05%
Return on Equity35.83%
Return on Assets7.97%
Miscellaneous
Employees70,000
Outstanding Shares174,380,000
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northrop Grumman's stock symbol?
Northrop Grumman trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NOC."
How often does Northrop Grumman pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Northrop Grumman?
Northrop Grumman declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 4th will be given a dividend of $1.20 per share on Wednesday, June 20th. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.52%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 1st. This is a positive change from Northrop Grumman's previous quarterly dividend of $1.10. View Northrop Grumman's Dividend History.
How were Northrop Grumman's earnings last quarter?
Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 25th. The aerospace company reported $4.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.63 by $0.58. The aerospace company earned $6.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.62 billion. Northrop Grumman had a return on equity of 35.83% and a net margin of 8.05%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 7.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.63 earnings per share. View Northrop Grumman's Earnings History.
When is Northrop Grumman's next earnings date?
What guidance has Northrop Grumman issued on next quarter's earnings?
Northrop Grumman updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, June, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $16.20-16.45 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $15.46.
What price target have analysts set for NOC?
17 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Northrop Grumman's shares. Their forecasts range from $296.00 to $431.00. On average, they anticipate Northrop Grumman's share price to reach $362.9375 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Northrop Grumman.
Who are some of Northrop Grumman's key competitors?
Who are Northrop Grumman's key executives?
Northrop Grumman's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Wesley G. Bush, Chairman & CEO (Age 57)
- Ms. Kathy J. Warden, Pres & COO (Age 46)
- Mr. Kenneth L. Bedingfield, Corp. VP & CFO (Age 45)
- Mr. Janis G. Pamiljans, Corp. VP & Pres of Aerospace Systems Sector
- Mr. Rajender K. Chandhok, VP of Trust Admin. and Investments (Age 68)
Has Northrop Grumman been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about NOC stock has been trending somewhat positive on Tuesday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Northrop Grumman earned a media sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the aerospace company an impact score of 46.76 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Northrop Grumman's major shareholders?
Northrop Grumman's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (7.50%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.90%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.34%), Northern Trust Corp (1.09%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.72%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.59%). Company insiders that own Northrop Grumman stock include Ann M Fudge, Christopher T Jones, Denise M Peppard, Gloria A Flach, Janis G Pamiljans, Kenneth L Bedingfield, Lisa R Davis, Michael A Hardesty, Patrick M Antkowiak, Sid Ashworth, Thomas E Vice and Wesley G Bush. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Northrop Grumman.
Which major investors are selling Northrop Grumman stock?
NOC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., BlackRock Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Schroder Investment Management Group, California Public Employees Retirement System, Wells Fargo & Company MN and Legal & General Group Plc. Company insiders that have sold Northrop Grumman company stock in the last year include Denise M Peppard, Gloria A Flach, Janis G Pamiljans, Lisa R Davis, Michael A Hardesty and Sid Ashworth. View Insider Buying and Selling for Northrop Grumman.
Which major investors are buying Northrop Grumman stock?
NOC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, PointState Capital LP, Summit Trail Advisors LLC, AustralianSuper Pty Ltd, Royal Bank of Canada, Bluestein R H & Co., Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. and CIBC World Markets Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Northrop Grumman.
How do I buy shares of Northrop Grumman?
Shares of NOC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Northrop Grumman's stock price today?
One share of NOC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $316.11.
How big of a company is Northrop Grumman?
Northrop Grumman has a market capitalization of $56.07 billion and generates $25.80 billion in revenue each year. The aerospace company earns $2.02 billion in net income (profit) each year or $13.28 on an earnings per share basis. Northrop Grumman employs 70,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Northrop Grumman?
Northrop Grumman's mailing address is 2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, FALLS CHURCH VA, 22042. The aerospace company can be reached via phone at 703-280-2900 or via email at [email protected]
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