Is NOC a good investment in 2026?

Northrop Grumman trades at a P/E ratio of 26.0, with high volatility (34.7% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of NOC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 34.7%, NOC has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.01 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does NOC pay dividends?

Yes, Northrop Grumman has a dividend yield of 1.22%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$107.91B

P/E RATIO

26.0

BETA

0.01

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.22%

52W HIGH

$774.00

52W LOW

$450.13

VOLATILITY

34.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$709.11 → $756.13+6.63%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$484.93 → $756.13+55.9%

NOC | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	NOC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	26.0x	18.5x	↑ 40%
Beta	0.01	1.05	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.22%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	34.7%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

Compare NOC's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
NONOC(You are here)	$756.13	$107.91B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$680.90	$318.65B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$235.29	$158.55B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Northrop Grumman is currently trading at $756.13, which is 2.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.01, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NOC a good buy right now?

Northrop Grumman trades at 26.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 34.7% volatility.

Does NOC pay dividends?

Yes, Northrop Grumman offers a dividend yield of 1.22%. This translates to approximately $9.22 per share annually.

How volatile is NOC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 34.7% and beta of 0.01,NOC is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.