Is NOC a good investment in 2026?

Northrop Grumman trades at a P/E ratio of 24.8, with medium volatility (27.5% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of NOC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 27.5%, NOC has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.04 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 1.30%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$103.13B

P/E RATIO

24.8

BETA

0.04

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.30%

52W HIGH

$745.55

52W LOW

$450.13

VOLATILITY

27.5%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$678.74 → $722.58+6.46%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$461.74 → $722.58+56.5%

NOC | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	NOC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	24.8x	18.5x	↑ 34%
Beta	0.04	1.05	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.30%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	27.5%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CAT HON

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
NOC(You are here)	$722.58	$103.13B	Industrials	—
CAT	$735.45	$344.18B	Industrials	VIEW →
HON	$242.51	$163.42B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Northrop Grumman is currently trading at $722.58, which is 3.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.04, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NOC a good buy right now?

Northrop Grumman trades at 24.8x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.5% volatility.

Does NOC pay dividends?

Yes, Northrop Grumman offers a dividend yield of 1.30%. This translates to approximately $9.39 per share annually.

How volatile is NOC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.5% and beta of 0.04,NOC is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 5:57:30 PM