Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$506.88 +11.80 (+2.38%)

Closing price 03/25/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

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$501.82 -5.06 (-1.00%)

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Northrop Grumman - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
9

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Northrop Grumman in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NOC.

Consensus Price Target

$542.88
7.10% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Northrop Grumman, the average price target is $542.88. The highest price target for NOC is $592.00, while the lowest price target for NOC is $477.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.10% from the current price of $506.88.

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NOC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/26/24 to 3/26/25	1 Month Ago 2/25/24 to 2/24/25	3 Months Ago 12/27/23 to 12/26/24	1 Year Ago 3/27/23 to 3/26/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$542.88	$544.56	$553.27	$494.33
Forecasted Upside	7.10% Upside	21.02% Upside	17.16% Upside	5.18% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Hold

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NOC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

NOC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Northrop Grumman Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Northrop Grumman	Aerospace Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.56	2.71	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.10% Upside	54.54% Upside	17.45% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NOC News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	M. Akers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$545.00 ➝ $547.00	+14.17%
2/26/2025	Argus 2 of 5 stars	K. Ruggeri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/10/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	J. Gursky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$587.00 ➝ $591.00	+24.70%
2/3/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Myles Walton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/31/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gavin Parsons Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$579.00 ➝ $558.00	+14.84%
1/14/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ciarmoli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$544.00	+14.99%
1/8/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$625.00 ➝ $557.00	+22.25%
1/6/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$550.00 ➝ $500.00	+9.19%
10/25/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$500.00 ➝ $540.00	+3.77%
10/14/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$500.00 ➝ $560.00	+5.69%
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10/8/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Khanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/27/2024	Alembic Global Advisors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$560.00	+9.36%
8/9/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$579.00 ➝ $592.00	+20.48%
7/29/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$474.00 ➝ $575.00	+19.72%
6/26/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Madrid Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$565.00	+31.86%
6/21/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Harned Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$477.00	+9.79%
6/18/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$530.00 ➝ $500.00	+16.19%
4/26/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$475.00 ➝ $505.00	+3.44%
7/28/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$655.00 ➝ $615.00	+36.76%
4/28/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/27/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Safran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy

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Should I Buy Northrop Grumman Stock? NOC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Northrop Grumman pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Northrop Grumman
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Northrop Grumman Co.:

The current stock price is approximately $460.75, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the aerospace and defense sector.
Recent insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with the CEO selling shares but still holding a significant stake, indicating a belief in the company's future performance.
Institutional ownership is high at 83.40%, suggesting that large investors have confidence in Northrop Grumman Co.'s long-term prospects, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
The company has seen substantial increases in institutional investments, with firms like Capital International Investors and Price T Rowe Associates significantly raising their stakes, indicating strong market interest.
Northrop Grumman Co. operates in a critical industry, providing aerospace and defense technology, which tends to be resilient during economic downturns, offering a level of stability for investors.

Northrop Grumman
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Northrop Grumman Co. for these reasons:

Recent insider sales, including a significant transaction by the CEO, may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook, as insiders typically sell shares for various reasons, including personal financial needs.
The company has experienced a decrease in insider ownership, with a reported 65.44% decrease in one vice president's position, which could signal a lack of confidence among some executives.
Despite high institutional ownership, the fact that corporate insiders only own 0.22% of the company's stock may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholders, which can be a red flag for investors.
Recent stock sales by insiders totaling 4,505 shares valued at over $2 million could suggest that insiders anticipate potential challenges ahead, which may not bode well for future stock performance.
The aerospace and defense sector can be heavily influenced by government contracts and spending, which can be unpredictable and may pose risks to revenue stability for Northrop Grumman Co.

NOC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Northrop Grumman is $542.88, with a high forecast of $592.00 and a low forecast of $477.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Northrop Grumman in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NOC shares.
: According to analysts, Northrop Grumman's stock has a predicted upside of 7.10% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Northrop Grumman's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.
: Northrop Grumman has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Citigroup, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Northrop Grumman less than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Northrop Grumman is 2.56 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.71. Learn more on how NOC compares to other companies.

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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Forecast & Price Target