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Northrop Grumman - NOC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $497.23
  • Forecasted Upside: 4.81%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 7 Hold Ratings
  • 5 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$474.40 As of 04/23/2024 01:00 AM ET
▲ +3.42 (0.73%)

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Analyst Price Target for NOC

Analyst Price Target is $497.23
▲ +4.81% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Northrop Grumman in the last 3 months. The average price target is $497.23, with a high forecast of $615.00 and a low forecast of $435.00. The average price target represents a 4.81% upside from the last price of $474.40.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 13 investment analysts is to hold stock in Northrop Grumman. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/1/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/24/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/22/2024Alembic Global AdvisorsUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$532.00Low
1/26/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$505.00 ➝ $475.00Low
1/26/2024SusquehannaLower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$560.00 ➝ $540.00Low
1/26/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$515.00 ➝ $450.00Low
1/16/2024Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$505.00Low
12/15/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$541.00 ➝ $473.00Low
12/14/2023Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform$450.00Low
10/31/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$430.00 ➝ $435.00Low
10/10/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$555.00Low
9/27/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy$502.00Low
9/18/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$485.00 ➝ $435.00Low
8/3/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00Low
7/31/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$448.00 ➝ $485.00Low
7/28/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$655.00 ➝ $615.00Low
7/28/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower Target$520.00 ➝ $500.00Low
7/28/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$502.00 ➝ $485.00Low
6/30/2023Sanford C. BernsteinLower Target$581.00 ➝ $569.00Low
5/11/2023BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$580.00 ➝ $450.00Low
4/28/202322nd Century GroupReiterated RatingMaintainsLow
4/27/2023Seaport Res PtnReiterated RatingBuyLow
2/6/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$500.00 ➝ $490.00Low
1/31/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$460.00 ➝ $470.00Low
1/29/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$700.00 ➝ $655.00Low
1/27/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$544.00 ➝ $488.00Low
1/27/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$626.00 ➝ $601.00Low
1/27/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$465.00 ➝ $400.00Low
1/27/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$550.00 ➝ $520.00Low
1/27/2023CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$500.00 ➝ $478.00Low
1/27/2023Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer PerformLow
1/27/2023SusquehannaLower TargetPositive$615.00 ➝ $535.00Low
1/27/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$540.00 ➝ $500.00Low
1/27/2023CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$478.00Low
1/18/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$575.00 ➝ $460.00Low
1/17/2023CowenLower TargetOutperform$570.00 ➝ $500.00Low
1/13/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$440.00 ➝ $375.00Low
1/12/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$575.00 ➝ $540.00Low
12/15/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$585.00 ➝ $626.00Low
12/8/2022CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$544.00Low
11/10/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$530.00 ➝ $585.00Low
11/1/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost Target$575.00Low
11/1/2022CowenBoost Target$570.00Low
10/28/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$550.00 ➝ $575.00Low
10/28/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$516.00 ➝ $575.00Low
10/28/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$529.00 ➝ $570.00Low
10/14/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$490.00Low
10/11/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$560.00Low
10/10/2022Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$565.00Low
9/28/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$455.00 ➝ $516.00Low
8/31/2022Susquehanna BancsharesBoost TargetPositive$530.00 ➝ $560.00Low
8/31/2022SusquehannaBoost TargetPositive$530.00 ➝ $560.00Low
8/29/2022Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageSector Perform$550.00Low
7/29/2022Susquehanna BancsharesBoost TargetPositive$520.00 ➝ $530.00Low
7/29/2022Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$488.00 ➝ $529.00Low
7/19/2022CowenSet Target$510.00Low
7/12/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$521.00 ➝ $530.00N/A
5/12/2022ArgusBoost Target$420.00 ➝ $495.00Medium
4/29/2022UBS GroupBoost Target$410.00 ➝ $450.00Medium
4/19/2022Seaport Res PtnReiterated RatingBuyLow
3/7/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$390.00 ➝ $472.00Low
3/2/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$428.00 ➝ $521.00Medium
1/28/2022Susquehanna BancsharesBoost TargetPositive$416.00 ➝ $437.00Low
1/28/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$440.00 ➝ $428.00Low
1/28/2022SusquehannaBoost Target$416.00 ➝ $437.00Medium
1/11/2022Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer PerformLow
1/10/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$335.00 ➝ $399.00Low
1/5/2022Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$410.00Low
11/4/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$478.00 ➝ $440.00Low
11/1/2021Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$410.00Low
10/29/2021Susquehanna BancsharesLower TargetPositive$424.00 ➝ $416.00Low
10/29/2021UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$380.00 ➝ $350.00Low
10/29/2021Wolfe ResearchLower TargetOutperform$466.00 ➝ $437.00Low
10/29/2021SusquehannaLower TargetPositive$424.00 ➝ $416.00Low
10/29/2021Vertical ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
9/23/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$350.00Medium
8/2/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$330.00 ➝ $335.00Low
6/4/2021Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$350.00 ➝ $475.00High
5/18/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$330.00Medium
5/12/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$330.00Medium
4/30/2021Susquehanna BancsharesBoost TargetPositive$350.00 ➝ $409.00Low
4/30/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$447.00 ➝ $478.00Medium
4/30/2021SusquehannaBoost TargetPositive$350.00 ➝ $409.00Medium
2/8/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$453.00 ➝ $447.00Low
1/29/2021Susquehanna BancsharesLower TargetPositive$380.00 ➝ $350.00Low
1/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$377.00 ➝ $353.00Medium
1/29/2021SusquehannaLower TargetPositive$380.00 ➝ $350.00Medium
1/7/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$470.00 ➝ $453.00High
1/7/2021Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$386.00 ➝ $331.00N/A
10/13/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$400.00 ➝ $390.00Low
10/6/2020Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$391.00Medium
9/8/2020Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageOverweight$470.00Low
7/31/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$366.00 ➝ $391.00Low
7/31/2020Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperform$405.00 ➝ $419.00Medium
6/25/2020Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$375.00Medium
6/11/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$410.00 ➝ $373.00High
5/20/2020Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageSector Perform$366.00Medium
5/15/2020CowenUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$360.00 ➝ $370.00High
4/14/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$380.00 ➝ $412.00Low
3/30/2020Sanford C. BernsteinUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$438.00 ➝ $386.00Low
3/24/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$449.00 ➝ $380.00Medium
2/3/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$409.00 ➝ $337.00Medium
1/23/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingBuy$455.00Medium
1/15/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$385.00 ➝ $410.00Medium
12/12/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$437.00 ➝ $449.00Low
10/25/2019Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform$374.00 ➝ $385.00High
10/10/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$418.00 ➝ $437.00Low
10/8/2019BarclaysSet TargetBuy$415.00Low
8/6/2019Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$335.00 ➝ $418.00High
7/25/2019Sanford C. BernsteinBoost Target$344.00 ➝ $368.00Low
7/25/2019Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$355.00 ➝ $405.00Medium
7/25/2019Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$364.00 ➝ $385.00High
7/10/2019UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $330.00Low
7/10/2019Robert W. BairdBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $364.00Low
6/14/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$308.00 ➝ $335.00Low
5/16/2019BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$325.00 ➝ $340.00High
4/30/2019Alembic Global AdvisorsUpgradeNeutral ➝ OverweightLow
4/25/2019UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$290.00 ➝ $300.00High
(Data available from 4/24/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.88 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 28 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/27/2023
  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/27/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/26/2023
  • 28 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/26/2023
  • 32 very positive mentions
  • 32 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/25/2024
  • 43 very positive mentions
  • 48 positive mentions
  • 11 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/24/2024
  • 29 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/25/2024
  • 37 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/24/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 37 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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Northrop Grumman logo
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense technology company in the United States, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle management and command and control systems. Its Defense Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces tactical weapons and missile defense solutions, and provides sustainment, modernization, and training services for manned and unmanned aircraft and electronics systems. It also offers integrated, all-domain command, and control battle management systems, precision strike weapons; high speed air-breathing and hypersonic systems; high-performance gun systems, ammunition, precision munitions and advanced fuzes; aircraft and mission systems logistics support, sustainment, operations and modernization; and warfighter training services. The company's Mission Systems segment offers command, control, communications and computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; advanced communications and network systems; cyber solutions; intelligence processing systems; navigation; and maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems. Its Space Systems segment offers satellites, spacecraft systems, subsystems, sensors, and payloads; ground systems; missile defense systems and interceptors; launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; and strategic missiles. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
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Today's Range

Now: $474.40
Low: $470.41
High: $476.77

50 Day Range

MA: $460.67
Low: $446.31
High: $478.95

52 Week Range

Now: $474.40
Low: $414.56
High: $496.89

Volume

1,365,358 shs

Average Volume

996,139 shs

Market Capitalization

$70.31 billion

P/E Ratio

35.19

Dividend Yield

1.62%

Beta

0.35

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Northrop Grumman?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Northrop Grumman in the last year: 22nd Century Group, Inc., Alembic Global Advisors, Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Seaport Res Ptn, StockNews.com, Susquehanna, TheStreet, UBS Group AG, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for Northrop Grumman?

13 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Northrop Grumman in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $497.23, suggesting a possible upside of 4.8%. Bank of America Co. has the highest price target set, predicting NOC will reach $615.00 in the next twelve months. Wells Fargo & Company has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $435.00 for Northrop Grumman in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman currently has 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in NOC, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Northrop Grumman?

Other companies that are similar to Northrop Grumman include Teledyne Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, TransDigm Group, General Dynamics and Boeing. Learn More about companies similar to Northrop Grumman.

How do I contact Northrop Grumman's investor relations team?

Northrop Grumman's physical mailing address is 2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, FALLS CHURCH VA, 22042. The aerospace company's listed phone number is (703) 280-2900 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Northrop Grumman is www.northropgrumman.com. Learn More about contacing Northrop Grumman investor relations.