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NOC Earnings Date: Jan 26, 2027 (Estimated) — Northrop Grumman Corporation

NYSE · Industrials · Aerospace & Defense

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Price $562.36
Market Cap $79.9B
P/E 17.4
52W Range $470.06 – $767.12
Next Earnings · Before open (est.)

When is NOC's next earnings date?

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 6:00 AM ET (before market open); the date is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the company. The consensus estimate is EPS of $7.98 on revenue of $12.20B.

How did NOC do in its last earnings report?

In its most recent report on Oct 20, 2026 (Q3 2026), Northrop Grumman Corporation posted EPS of $7.89 versus the $7.17 estimate, a beat of 10.0%. Revenue was $11.12B against a $11.13B estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was +4.6%.

How much does NOC stock move after earnings?

NOC beat EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 4.9% (up or down) in the day after earnings.

About Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global player in the aerospace and defense sectors. Its Aeronautics Systems division is responsible for the full lifecycle of aircraft, from design and development to production, integration, and ongoing maintenance. This includes a diverse portfolio of crewed and uncrewed aerial platforms: advanced strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air superiority jets, and sophisticated airborne systems for battle management and command and control. Additionally, it specializes in autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems, such as high-altitude, long-endurance strategic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, alongside vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems. The Defense Systems segment focuses on creating and delivering a wide array of weapons and mission technologies. Its offerings encompass integrated battle management solutions, various weapons platforms, and specialized aircraft. Key products include command and control systems, munitions, and missiles, alongside precision strike capabilities. The segment is also at the forefront of propulsion technologies, offering both air-breathing and advanced hypersonic systems, as well as sophisticated gun systems and precision munitions. Beyond products, it provides comprehensive life-cycle support, including software services, ongoing maintenance, logistics, operational assistance, and modernization efforts for air, sea, and ground-based defense systems. Within its Mission Systems division, Northrop Grumman delivers critical capabilities spanning cybersecurity, C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance). This includes developing advanced sensing technologies such as radar, electro-optical/infrared, and acoustic sensors, alongside electronic warfare systems. The division also provides cutting-edge communications and networking solutions, intelligence processing, navigation systems, and maritime power, propulsion, and payload launch systems. Furthermore, it supplies airborne multifunction sensors, integrated maritime and land-based systems, targeting and survivability solutions, and robust networked information platforms. The Space Systems segment is a key provider of space-based solutions, delivering satellites and their associated payloads, along with essential ground control systems. It specializes in missile defense systems, including interceptors, and offers a range of launch vehicles with their propulsion components, as well as strategic missile technologies. Established in 1939, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.

🤖 AI Earnings Analysis

Northrop’s defense results were mixed: Q3 EPS beat by $0.72 at $7.89, but revenue of $11.1B missed consensus and grew just 6.7% year over year. Full-year guidance remains $28.60–$29.10 EPS and $43.8B–$44.3B revenue.

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Earnings History

DatePeriodEPS Est.EPS Act.SurpriseRevenueResult1D Δ1W Δ1M Δ
2026-10-20Q3 20267.177.89+10.04%$11.12B✅ Beat+4.57%+10.72%—
2026-07-21Q2 20266.817.68+12.78%$10.88B✅ Beat-2.23%+4.51%+12.44%
2026-04-21Q1 20266.076.14+1.15%$9.88B✅ Beat-6.98%-12.44%-15.32%
2026-01-27Q4 20256.987.23+3.58%$11.71B✅ Beat+2.69%+3.64%+6.80%
2025-10-21Q3 20256.477.67+18.55%$10.42B✅ Beat-0.44%-1.00%-5.85%
2025-07-22Q2 20256.697.11+6.28%$10.35B✅ Beat+9.41%+10.35%+13.77%
2025-04-22Q1 20256.266.06-3.19%$9.47B❌ Miss-12.66%-9.04%-10.30%
2025-01-30Q4 20246.356.39+0.63%$10.69B✅ Beat+0.38%-1.91%-4.11%

Showing last 8 quarters.

Revenue by segment & region

By segment

Q3 FY26 · $11.79B total

SegmentShareRevenueYoY
Aeronautics Systems30.3%$3.58B+13.8%
Mission Systems26.8%$3.15B+2.0%
Space Systems23.3%$2.75B+1.9%
Defense Systems19.6%$2.31B+12.0%

By region

Q3 FY26 · $1.29B total

SegmentShareRevenueYoY
Europe62.6%$810.0M-11.8%
Asia Pacific37.4%$483.0M-4.2%

Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.

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