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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/.

Research analysts who have asked questions during NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ earnings calls.

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Ronald Epstein

Bank of America

7 questions for NOC

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Scott Deuschle

Deutsche Bank

7 questions for NOC

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Seth Seifman

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

7 questions for NOC

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Sheila Kahyaoglu

Jefferies

7 questions for NOC

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Douglas Harned

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC

6 questions for NOC

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Myles Walton

Wolfe Research, LLC

6 questions for NOC

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Robert Stallard

Robert Stallard

Vertical Research Partners

6 questions for NOC

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Gavin Parsons

UBS Group AG

5 questions for NOC

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Kristine Liwag

Kristine Liwag

Morgan Stanley

5 questions for NOC

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Richard Safran

Seaport Research Partners

5 questions for NOC

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Gautam Khanna

TD Cowen

4 questions for NOC

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David Strauss

David Strauss

Barclays

3 questions for NOC

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Jason Gursky

Jason Gursky

Citigroup Inc.

3 questions for NOC

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Kenneth Herbert

Kenneth Herbert

RBC Capital Markets

3 questions for NOC

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Matthew Akers

Wells Fargo & Company

3 questions for NOC

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Michael Ciarmoli

Michael Ciarmoli

Truist Securities, Inc.

3 questions for NOC

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Scott Mikus

Scott Mikus

Melius Research

3 questions for NOC

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John Godyn

Citigroup

2 questions for NOC

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Ken Erbert

RBC

2 questions for NOC

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Peter Arment

Robert W. Baird & Co.

2 questions for NOC

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Doug Harned

Bernstein

1 question for NOC

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Miles Walton

Wolfe Research

1 question for NOC

Also covers: ATI, BA, RTX
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Rob Stallard

Vertical Research

1 question for NOC

Also covers: LMT, RTX

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for NOC.

Northrop Grumman reports Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Q4 organic sales rose 10% to $11.712 billion, led by Aeronautics Systems (+18%) and Mission Systems (+10%) growth¹
  • Q4 segment operating income increased 10% to $1.313 billion, reflecting broad‐based portfolio strength²
  • Full-year 2025 organic sales were $42.0 billion (+3%) and free cash flow reached $3.3 billion¹
  • Record year-end backlog of $95.7 billion, up from $91.5 billion in 2024¹
  • 2026 guidance: sales $43.5–44.0 billion, segment operating income $4.85–5.00 billion, MTM-adjusted EPS $27.40–27.90, free cash flow $3.1–3.5 billion²
Jan 27, 2026, 2:30 PM
Northrop Grumman reports Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
CFO Change
  • Fourth-quarter sales of $11.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year, and full-year sales of $42 billion (+3% organically).
  • Record backlog of over $95 billion, driven by $46 billion in 2025 net awards and a five-year book-to-bill of 1.1×.
  • Free cash flow of $3.3 billion, a 26% increase from 2024, marking the third consecutive year of ≥25% growth.
  • 2026 guidance: sales of $43.5–$44 billion, adjusted EPS of $27.40–$27.90, free cash flow of $3.1–$3.5 billion, and capex of $1.65 billion.
  • Management change: John Green joined as CFO, succeeding Ken Crews this month.
Jan 27, 2026, 2:30 PM
Northrop Grumman provides Q4 2025 earnings overview
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Earnings
Guidance Update
CFO Change
  • 2026 guidance: Sales of $43.5 – $44 billion; segment operating income of $4.85 – $5 billion (mid-11% margin); adjusted EPS of $27.40 – $27.90; free cash flow of $3.1 – $3.5 billion; and CapEx of $1.65 billion (~4% of sales).
  • Munitions capacity expansions: Since 2021, doubled tactical solid rocket motor production at the ABL facility and advancing to 3× capacity by early 2027; Elkton, MD site to 3× capacity by 2030.
  • CFO transition: John Green joined as CFO in January 2026, succeeding Ken Crews following a smooth transition.
  • 2025 momentum: International sales grew 20% and the company delivered its highest quarterly sales growth in Q4 2025, exceeding expectations across key metrics.
Jan 27, 2026, 2:30 PM
Northrop Grumman reports Q4 and full‐year 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Management Change
  • Northrop Grumman closed FY2025 with a record backlog of over $95 billion, driven by $46 billion in net awards and a five-year average book-to-bill of 1.1x.
  • FY2025 sales and EPS beat the high end of guidance, and the company generated $3.3 billion in free cash flow, up 26% year-over-year.
  • For 2026, management issued guidance for sales of $43.5 – 44 billion, adjusted EPS of $27.40 – 27.90, and free cash flow of $3.1 – 3.5 billion, reflecting mid-single-digit growth.
  • The portfolio is positioned for broad-based growth across all four segments, led by Digital Systems and Space (projected at ~$11 billion), underpinned by capacity and technology investments.
  • Leadership transitioned as CEO Ken held his final earnings call after 22 years, with John assuming the role and emphasizing strategic acceleration.
Jan 27, 2026, 2:30 PM
Northrop Grumman reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Q4 sales rose 10% to $11.7 B, with full-year 2025 sales of $42.0 B, up 2% year-over-year.
  • Q4 operating income increased 17% to $1.3 B, delivering a 10.9% margin; 2025 diluted EPS was $29.08.
  • Operating cash flow for 2025 was $4.8 B, and free cash flow reached $3.3 B.
  • Backlog expanded to a record $95.7 B at year-end, driven by robust awards across programs.
  • For 2026, the company guides to sales of $43.5–44.0 B, MTM-adjusted EPS of $27.40–27.90, and free cash flow of $3.1–3.5 B.
Jan 27, 2026, 11:44 AM
Northrop Grumman reports Q4 2025 earnings, issues softer 2026 outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Q4 net income rose to $1.427 billion ($9.99/share) with adjusted EPS of $7.23 and revenue up 9.6% to $11.712 billion.
  • Free cash flow surged about 84% to $3.24 billion, and operating income of $1.27 billion beat estimates.
  • Record backlog reached $95.7 billion amid F-35 and Virginia-class awards, but fiscal 2026 guidance of $43.5–44.0 billion in sales and $27.40–27.90 EPS fell below Street expectations.
Jan 26, 2026, 2:58 PM
Northrop Grumman among leaders in Space-Based C4ISR Market Report 2026
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  • The space-based C4ISR market grew from $3.16 Billion in 2025 to $3.4 Billion in 2026 at a 7.5% CAGR.
  • It is forecast to reach $4.49 Billion by 2030 at a 7.2% CAGR.
  • Growth is driven by expansion of satellite constellations, secure military satellite communications, ground antenna installations, encryption devices, and advanced sensor payloads.
  • Integration of AI-driven analytics for satellite intelligence and deployment of small-satellite networks are key trends, with North America as the largest market and Asia-Pacific the fastest-growing region.
  • Industry consolidation is highlighted by BAE Systems’ $5.56 Billion acquisition of Ball Aerospace in 2024, strengthening space-based C4ISR capabilities.
Jan 14, 2026, 3:56 PM
Northrop Grumman shares rise after Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal
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  • After President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget for 2027, global defense stocks surged, with Northrop Grumman shares up about 8.3% in early trading.
  • The rally was driven by investor optimism on higher defense spending, though significant uncertainty remains over congressional approval and final budget details.
  • The aerospace & defense index reached an all-time high after gaining roughly 57% over the prior year.
Jan 8, 2026, 10:20 AM
Northrop Grumman: NDAA-Compliant Drone Market Projected to Reach $21.8B by 2030
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  • The global military drone market was valued at $15.23 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow to $21.81 billion by 2030, driven by NDAA compliance requirements.
  • NDAA restrictions on foreign drones are spurring demand for domestically or allied-sourced military drones, supported by advances in sensors, avionics, and real-time data integration.
  • North America dominated the market with a 39% share in 2024, fueled by rising use of drones for logistics, autonomous cargo, and ISR missions.
Nov 13, 2025, 1:50 PM
Northrop Grumman outlines growth strategy at Baird Global Industrial Conference
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Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Share Buyback
  • Northrop reported 5% organic growth in 2025, reiterated mid-single digit organic growth guidance for 2026, and is on track to double free cash flow by 2028.
  • The company highlighted a $90 billion+ backlog, with core capabilities in missile tracking, interceptors, command and control, and solid rocket motors driving a 5% CAGR over six years.
  • International sales momentum remains strong—up 32% in the latest quarter and 20% YTD—with double-digit growth expected in Europe, the Middle East, and Japan.
  • Margin expansion will be driven by three pillars: operational performance recovery, digital transformation–enabled cost efficiencies, and mix shift toward international and fixed-price programs.
  • Free cash flow grew 20% annually over the past three years; CapEx is expected to moderate below 4% of sales, while excess cash will fund dividends and share repurchases.
Nov 12, 2025, 2:30 PM