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  1. Oct 23, 2026, 7:31 AM ET · Market

    Russia, Iran, and China are building up their military power, and Lockheed Martin is speeding up production as orders reach a record $292 billion.

    Good for NOC

    Northrop Grumman received a $1.6 billion contract for propulsion and other missile parts, adding defense work and supporting a stronger outlook.

  2. Oct 21, 2026, 11:18 AM ET · Market

    BNP Paribas raises its price goal for Northrop Grumman from $540 to $600.

    Good for NOC

    BNP Paribas raised its price estimate for Northrop Grumman. This is a favorable analyst view, but the report adds no new company results.

  3. Oct 21, 2026, 11:13 AM ET · Market

    UBS raises its target price for Northrop Grumman from $694 to $698.

    Good for NOC

    UBS raised its Northrop Grumman target price from $694 to $698 and kept its Buy rating. That is a modest positive signal, though no new company results were reported.

  4. Oct 21, 2026, 6:40 AM ET · Market

    Baird says Northrop Grumman is now a better investment.

    Good for NOC

    Baird raised its view of Northrop Grumman and set a stock target above the earlier analyst average. This supports a positive reading, but reports no business change.

  5. Oct 20, 2026, 10:46 AM ET · Results

    Northrop Grumman shares what happened during their earnings call for the third quarter of 2026.

    Good for NOC

    Northrop Grumman raised its 2026 profit forecasts and reported a record $110 billion backlog. Strong orders and execution point to more work and profit ahead.

  6. Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 AM ET · Market

    Northrop Grumman shares its financial results for the third quarter of 2026.

    Neutral

    Northrop Grumman announced third-quarter results, but the filing text gives no figures or company forecast. It does not provide enough detail to change the company's outlook.

  7. Oct 14, 2026, 10:30 AM ET · Results

    Experts on Wall Street change their predictions for Northrop Grumman before its Q3 earnings report.

    Neutral

    NOC is expected to report lower profit per share but higher sales. Split analyst views and a new Army contract leave the report pointing in different directions.

  8. Oct 14, 2026, 10:29 AM ET · Results

    Experts on Wall Street change their predictions for Northrop Grumman before its Q3 earnings report.

    Neutral

    NOC faces lower expected quarterly profit but higher expected sales, mixed analyst calls, and a new Army contract. Together, these facts do not point to a clear change in its outlook.

  9. Sep 30, 2026, 4:28 PM ET · Market

    Boeing scored a $20 billion contract with the Navy, and three Congress members bought BA stock this year.

    Bad for NOC

    Northrop Grumman was one of 2 finalists, but Boeing won the Navy fighter contract. Losing the award takes this program opportunity away from Northrop.

  10. Sep 30, 2026, 3:48 AM ET · Market

    Boeing's stock went up after winning a $20 billion deal to build a new fighter jet for the Pentagon.

    Bad for NOC

    Northrop was a finalist, but Boeing won the Navy fighter program. Northrop loses the chance to develop this major program, and the story reports no Northrop award to balance that loss.

  11. Sep 30, 2026, 3:47 AM ET · Market

    Boeing's stock went up after winning a $20 billion deal for a new fighter jet program from the Pentagon.

    Bad for NOC

    Northrop lost the Navy fighter competition to Boeing, missing a chance to lead a program worth more than $20 billion. The story reports no Northrop win in this competition to make up for the loss.

  12. Sep 8, 2026, 1:43 PM ET · Market

    Today, big trades were spotted in 10 industrial stocks.

    Bad for NOC

    Northrop Grumman was flagged with a call option sweep described as bearish, indicating bets on downward moves.

  13. Aug 21, 2026, 5:49 PM ET · New boss

    NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/: Changes in Directors and Officers; New Appointments; Compensation Details for Certain Executives (NOC).

    Neutral

    Northrop Grumman Corporation has filed a Form 8-K detailing the departure and appointment of certain officers, which could lead to shifts in company strategy and management effectiveness. Investors should monitor how these changes may influence the company's future performance.

  14. Aug 11, 2026, 9:39 AM ET · Market

    According to Pete Hegseth, Congress would honor Lindsey Graham best by endorsing the Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion military budget.

    Good for NOC

    Potential increase in contracts and revenue from the proposed military budget.