Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$481.56 -5.09 (-1.04%)

Closing price 01/29/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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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 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
8

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for NOC.

Consensus Price Target

$550.94
14.41% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Northrop Grumman, the average price target is $550.94. The highest price target for NOC is $643.00, while the lowest price target for NOC is $477.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.41% from the current price of $481.56.

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NOC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Month Ago 1/1/24 to 12/31/24	3 Months Ago 11/2/23 to 11/1/24	1 Year Ago 1/31/23 to 1/31/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$550.94	$553.27	$550.56	$494.00
Forecasted Upside	14.41% Upside	17.89% Upside	8.62% Upside	10.58% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Hold

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	2.50	2.66	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.41% Upside	39.33% Upside	12.29% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NOC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/21/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Jason Gursky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$587.00 ➝ $587.00	+21.66%
1/14/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Michael Ciarmoli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$544.00	+14.99%
1/8/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$625.00 ➝ $557.00	+22.25%
1/8/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Akers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$595.00	+31.50%
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	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$614.00 ➝ $643.00	+23.81%
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%
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%
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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%
12/14/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Underperform	$450.00	-7.21%
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
2/6/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$500.00 ➝ $490.00	+11.20%

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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 Thursday, January 23, 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.:

Northrop Grumman Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $7.00, exceeding the consensus estimate of $6.07, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company has announced a stock buyback plan allowing for the repurchase of $3.00 billion in shares, which often signals that the board believes the stock is undervalued, potentially increasing shareholder value.
With a current stock price around $532.93, the company is positioned well in the market, and analysts have set an average target price of $550.94, suggesting potential upside for investors.
Northrop Grumman Co. has a solid return on equity of 26.57%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent dividend of $2.06 per share, translating to an annual yield of 1.65%, providing income to investors.

Northrop Grumman
Bear Case

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

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, indicating that it is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Northrop Grumman Co. reported revenue of $10 billion, which was below the consensus estimate of $10.18 billion, suggesting potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Insider selling has been observed, with a vice president selling 1,156 shares, which could raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those within the organization.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with eight holding a "buy" rating and eight a "hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The company's net margin of 5.79% is relatively low, which may limit its ability to generate profits compared to competitors in the aerospace and defense sector.

NOC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Northrop Grumman is $550.94, with a high forecast of $643.00 and a low forecast of $477.00.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Northrop Grumman in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NOC shares.
: According to analysts, Northrop Grumman's stock has a predicted upside of 14.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Northrop Grumman's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Northrop Grumman has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Northrop Grumman less than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Northrop Grumman is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how NOC compares to other companies.

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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Forecast & Price Target