Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE: NOC) has reported E.P.S. of $7.69 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $7.02 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 10%. This result exceeded the consensus estimate of $6.50 by $1.19. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $27.82 versus $16.19 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 72%.
Recent Price Action
On 10/21/25, Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE: NOC) stock declined slightly by -0.4%, closing at $599.35. Moreover, this decline was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 241% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months but has declined -3.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Northrop Grumman has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Northrop Grumman has a poor Appreciation Score of 28 but a good Power Rating of 78, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this encouraging new earnings information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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