Northrop Grumman (NOC) News Today $476.26 +5.14 (+1.09%) As of 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why is Northrop Grumman Up Today?Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE: NOC) shares have climbed on a combination of corporate actions, solid quarterly results and fresh contract awards that reinforce the company’s defense backlog and shareholder returns. Dividend increase: The board approved a 12.1% rise in the quarterly payout to $2.31 per share, reflecting a 1.94% yield on an annualized basis. This marks the sixth straight year of dividend growth, underscoring management’s commitment to returning cash to investors. Q1 earnings beat: Northrop reported first-quarter results that topped consensus estimates on both revenue and earnings per share, driven by strength in its aerospace systems and mission systems segments. Improved margins and robust cash flow helped fuel the stock’s advance. New contract: The company secured a $188.6 million contract modification to support the Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance aircraft, adding to its sizable order backlog and highlighting ongoing demand for maritime ISR platforms. Institutional demand: Several funds boosted stakes in NOC shares—Rafferty Asset Management increased its holding by 17.3%, ProShare Advisors added 11.1%, and Nomura lifted its position by over 400%. A smaller trim by Pathstone Holdings was more than offset by these larger purchases. Analyst sentiment: Equity analysts remain largely positive, with recent commentary pointing to upside in free cash flow and sustained defense spending. Price targets cluster above the current trading range, supporting the recent bullish momentum. Taken together, the upgraded dividend policy, better-than-expected quarterly performance, new contract awards and renewed institutional and analyst support have driven investor interest and lifted Northrop Grumman’s stock today.Posted 4h agoAI generated NOC Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 12.1%May 20 at 9:28 PM | insidermonkey.comNorthrop Grumman Corp (NOC) Announces 12% Increase in Quarterly Dividend | NOC stock newsMay 20 at 5:17 PM | gurufocus.comNorthrop Grumman Increases Quarterly Dividend 12 Percent to $2.31May 20 at 4:32 PM | globenewswire.comShell Asset Management Co. Has $1.55 Million Holdings in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Shell Asset Management Co. lowered its stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 30.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,306 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 1,473 sMay 20 at 5:47 AM | marketbeat.comRafferty Asset Management LLC Purchases 3,826 Shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Rafferty Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 17.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 25,920 shares of the aerospace company's stockMay 19 at 6:13 AM | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Stock: Analyst Estimates & RatingsMay 19 at 5:46 AM | msn.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Bought by ProShare Advisors LLCProShare Advisors LLC raised its stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 11.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 23,384 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an additiMay 19 at 5:42 AM | marketbeat.comPathstone Holdings LLC Sells 1,200 Shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Pathstone Holdings LLC lowered its stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 6.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,362 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 1,200 shares dMay 19 at 5:27 AM | marketbeat.comNomura Holdings Inc. Has $2.12 Million Stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Nomura Holdings Inc. raised its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 425.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,508 shares of the aeroMay 19 at 5:17 AM | marketbeat.comElsight Joins Elite Northrop Grumman Accelerator ProgramMay 18 at 10:36 PM | tipranks.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation - NOCMay 18 at 10:00 AM | globenewswire.comIs Northrop Grumman a Safe Stock to Buy Right Now?May 18 at 5:08 AM | fool.comRep. Josh Gottheimer Sells Off Shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) recently sold shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC). In a filing disclosed on May 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Northrop Grumman stock on April 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "MOMay 18 at 5:07 AM | marketbeat.comLazard Asset Management LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Lazard Asset Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 5.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,882 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selliMay 18 at 4:46 AM | marketbeat.comZacks Research Predicts Weaker Earnings for Northrop GrummanMay 18 at 1:35 AM | americanbankingnews.comThe challenges facing Elon Musk and NASA in sending humans to MarsMay 17, 2025 | cnbc.comMufg Securities Americas Inc. Acquires Shares of 2,022 Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Mufg Securities Americas Inc. acquired a new stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 2,022 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valueMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comNuveen Asset Management LLC Purchases 117,036 Shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Nuveen Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 15.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 879,959 shares of the aerospace company's stock after acMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comOMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp Has $2.80 Million Stock Position in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp increased its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 20.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,975 shares of the aerospace company's stocMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comQuantinno Capital Management LP Has $19.07 Million Stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Quantinno Capital Management LP lifted its stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 20.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 40,640 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buyiMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMan Group plc Has $125.05 Million Position in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Man Group plc increased its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 39.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 266,465 shares of the aerospace company's stock after purchasing an additional 75,141 shMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comGotham Asset Management LLC Buys 4,729 Shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Gotham Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 52.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,737 shares of the aerospace company's stock after acMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NOC): Among the Best Drone Stocks to Buy According to BillionairesMay 16, 2025 | msn.comNorthrop Grumman (NOC) Secures $188.58M Contract for MQ-4C Triton Support | NOC Stock NewsMay 15, 2025 | gurufocus.comOccudo Quantitative Strategies LP Purchases Shares of 3,969 Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP purchased a new stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 3,969 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valued at approximMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Bought by MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 30.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 123,870 shares of the aerospace company's stock after purchasing anMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Purchased by Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 145.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 38,560 shares of the aerospace company's stock afMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman to Host Virtual Annual Shareholders MeetingMay 14, 2025 | globenewswire.comMoore Capital Management LP Acquires Shares of 31,404 Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Moore Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 31,404 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valued at approximatelyMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comLondon Co. of Virginia Has $198.63 Million Holdings in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)London Co. of Virginia cut its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 5.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 423,255 shares of the aerospace company's stock afMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Sold by LRT Capital Management LLCLRT Capital Management LLC decreased its position in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 42.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,105 shares of the aerospace company's stock aMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comLionshead Wealth Management LLC Purchases New Shares in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Lionshead Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 760 shares of tMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comEnsign Peak Advisors Inc Sells 1,864 Shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Ensign Peak Advisors Inc reduced its holdings in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 5.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 32,317 shares of the aerospace company's stock aMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation - NOCMay 13, 2025 | globenewswire.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Stock Holdings Lifted by Jefferies Financial Group Inc.Jefferies Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 129.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 29,042 shares of the aerosMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Q1 Earnings TranscriptMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comFocus Partners Wealth Sells 2,060 Shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Focus Partners Wealth decreased its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 2.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 76,782 shares of the aerospace coMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comEthic Inc. Boosts Stock Holdings in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Ethic Inc. grew its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 226.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,906 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an additional 4,789 sharesMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Sold by Centiva Capital LPCentiva Capital LP lowered its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 78.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,018 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 3,645 shares during the period. Centiva CaMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Northrop ...May 12, 2025 | gurufocus.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Northrop Grumman Corporation - NOCMay 12, 2025 | prnewswire.com3 Top Stock Picks Warren Buffett Would Approve OfMay 12, 2025 | 247wallst.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Sold by Graham Capital Management L.P.Graham Capital Management L.P. trimmed its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 34.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,665 shares of the aerospace company'sMay 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comFORA Capital LLC Purchases Shares of 2,365 Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)FORA Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 2,365 shares of the aerospace company's stock,May 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comDeutsche Bank AG Grows Position in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Deutsche Bank AG boosted its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 9.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 358,338 shares of the aerospace company's stock after acquiring an additional 32,373 sharMay 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Get Free Report) has earned an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the eighteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have issued a buy rating and one hMay 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Sold by Cresset Asset Management LLCCresset Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 60.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,912 shares of the aerospace company's stock after sMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC) Shares Sold by Bokf NaBokf Na cut its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 28.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,595 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 1,040 shares during the period. Bokf Na'sMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comBaird Financial Group Inc. Has $9.04 Million Position in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Baird Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) by 3.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,254 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buyinMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comBridgefront Capital LLC Invests $267,000 in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)Bridgefront Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 569 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valMay 10, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Northrop Grumman News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for NOC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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