Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Stock Forecast
NOC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.92 / 5 from 26 analysts
- Price target
- $619.08 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $7.22
- 52-week range
- $473.46 – $768.02
NOC analyst ratings
26 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NOC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NOC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $7.18 | $6.93 | $7.35 | $7.67 | −6.4% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $28.98 | $28.56 | $29.63 | $26.34 | +10.0% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $30.37 | $29.25 | $31.84 | $28.98 | +4.8% | 23 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NOC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $11.12B | $10.88B | $11.38B | +6.7% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $44.05B | $43.79B | $44.36B | +5.0% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $46.97B | $45.75B | $47.86B | +6.6% | 23 |
NOC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NOC revenue: reported and forecast
NOC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $7.00 | $7.15 | $7.16 | $7.18 | $7.18 | +2.6% | 4 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $27.95 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $28.98 | +3.7% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $30.17 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.37 | +0.7% | 2 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NOC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NOC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from NOC
26 analysts cover Northrop Grumman; their consensus rating is buy (3.92 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $619.08, 19.1% above the latest close of $519.86. Analysts expect earnings of $28.98 per share for 2026, +10.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $30.37 per share on revenue of $47.0 billion. Northrop Grumman beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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NOC forecast FAQ
What is Northrop Grumman's price target?
The average analyst price target for Northrop Grumman is $619.08, 19.1% above the latest close of $519.86.
Is Northrop Grumman a buy, hold or sell?
Of 26 analysts covering Northrop Grumman, 11 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 11 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Northrop Grumman's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $28.98 per share for 2026 (range $28.56 to $29.63); for 2027 the estimate is $30.37.
What is Northrop Grumman's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $44.0 billion, growth of 5.0%; for 2027 it is $47.0 billion.
When does Northrop Grumman report earnings?
Northrop Grumman is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $7.22.
Does Northrop Grumman usually beat earnings estimates?
Northrop Grumman reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.