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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NOC Stock Forecast

Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock forecast, based on 16 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $566.83, with a high of $592.00 and a low of $550.00. This represents a 17.71% increase from the last price of $481.54.

$400 $440 $480 $520 $560 $600 High: $592 Avg: $566.83 Low: $550 Last Closed Price: $481.54

NOC Stock Rating

Northrop Grumman stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (43.75%), 8 Hold (50.00%), 1 Sell (6.25%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 16 0 1 8 7 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NOC Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNorthrop Grumman17.71%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 15.95%
IndustryDefense Stocks12.44%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1112
Avg Price Target$557.00$557.00$536.55
Last Closing Price$481.54$481.54$481.54
Upside/Downside15.67%15.67%11.42%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25310121127
Dec, 2437131125
Nov, 2447131126
Oct, 2447131126
Sep, 2447131126
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 08, 2025Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$557.00$452.3923.12%15.67%
Oct 30, 2024Sheila KahyaogluJefferies$550.00$504.059.12%14.22%
Oct 29, 2024David StraussBarclays$550.00$512.157.39%14.22%
Oct 11, 2024Douglas HarnedBernstein$565.00$527.097.19%17.33%
Oct 10, 2024Jason GurskyCitigroup$587.00$532.2310.29%21.90%
Sep 26, 2024Kristine LiwagMorgan Stanley$592.00$528.1112.10%22.94%
Jul 26, 2024Peter ArmentRobert W. Baird$470.57$470.57--2.28%
Jul 26, 2024Ken HerbertRBC Capital$500.00$483.433.43%3.83%
Jul 26, 2024Scott DeuschleDeutsche Bank$575.00$482.3019.22%19.41%
Jun 20, 2024Scott DeuschleDeutsche Bank$474.00$425.8311.31%-1.57%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 08, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Oct 30, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 29, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 11, 2024BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 10, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 03, 2024Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Aug 27, 2024Alembic GlobalOverweightNeutraldowngrade
Aug 09, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 30, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jul 29, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$10 $17 $24 $31 $38 $45 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$19.08$43.70$31.61$13.57-----
Avg Forecast$22.81$25.59$24.66$22.81$26.03$28.12$29.86$32.29$34.34
High Forecast$22.53$25.28$24.47$22.70$25.82$27.57$28.14$30.93$33.99
Low Forecast$23.07$25.89$24.83$22.93$26.22$28.68$31.23$34.49$34.89
Surprise %-16.35%70.77%28.18%-40.51%-----

Revenue Forecast

$35B $38B $41B $44B $47B $50B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$36.80B$35.67B$36.60B$39.29B-----
Avg Forecast$35.85B$36.02B$36.24B$39.10B$41.32B$42.77B$44.72B$46.61B$48.42B
High Forecast$35.52B$35.69B$36.02B$38.98B$41.27B$42.53B$44.70B$46.58B$48.04B
Low Forecast$36.17B$36.34B$36.43B$39.27B$41.38B$43.27B$44.73B$46.64B$49.01B
Surprise %2.65%-0.97%1.00%0.48%-----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $3B $4B $5B $7B $8B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.19B$7.00B$4.90B$2.06B-----
Avg Forecast$3.02B$6.32B$5.89B$2.06B$3.96B$4.27B$4.51B$4.97B$5.22B
High Forecast$2.42B$5.05B$4.71B$1.64B$3.92B$4.19B$4.28B$4.70B$5.17B
Low Forecast$3.62B$7.58B$7.07B$2.47B$3.99B$4.36B$4.75B$5.24B$5.30B
Surprise %5.58%10.91%-16.88%------

NOC Forecast FAQ

Is Northrop Grumman stock a buy?

Northrop Grumman stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 8 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Northrop Grumman is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Northrop Grumman's price target?

Northrop Grumman's price target, set by 16 Wall Street analysts, averages $566.83 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $550 at the low end to $592 at the high end, suggesting a potential 17.71% change from the previous close price of $481.54.

How does Northrop Grumman stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Northrop Grumman stock forecast shows a 17.71% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (15.95%) and outperforming the defense stocks industry (12.44%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Northrop Grumman over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 37.04% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 12.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 52.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 15.38% Strong Buy, 26.92% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 3.85% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.

What is Northrop Grumman’s EPS forecast?

Northrop Grumman's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 26.03 for 2024, a 91.82% increase from the reported $13.57 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $28.12, $29.86 for 2026, $32.29 for 2027, and $34.34 for 2028.

What is Northrop Grumman’s revenue forecast?

Northrop Grumman's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $41.32B for 2024, a 5.17% increase from the reported $39.29B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $42.77B, $44.72B for 2026, $46.61B for 2027, and $48.42B for 2028.

What is Northrop Grumman’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Northrop Grumman's average annual net income forecast is $3.96B for 2024, reflecting an 92.38% increase from the reported $2.06B in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $4.27B, $4.51B for 2026, $4.97B for 2027, and $5.22B for 2028.