Northrop Grumman stock: Quote gains 3.49% since latest report

Published on 11/05/2026 at 17:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Northrop Grumman stock reflects a fresh market update after stronger quarterly orders. Higher profit guidance supports the earnings outlook, while sales guidance was unchanged.

Backlog supports stronger earnings view

Northrop Grumman lifted its 2026 profit outlook after third-quarter sales and contract awards increased.
A record backlog improves revenue visibility, while program execution and government funding remain important risks.

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Northrop Grumman reported stronger third-quarter demand on October 20, 2026, and raised its 2026 profit outlook after a surge in contract awards. Investor Data Digest said the aerospace and defense contractor booked 16.4 billion US dollars in net awards and lifted backlog to a record 109.6 billion US dollars.

Northrop Grumman stock traded at 478.35 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:00:06 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Since the latest report, the quote moved from 462.25 euros at 14:12 CET on Thursday to the current 478.35 euros, an increase of 3.49 percent. This market comparison is separate from a daily Xetra comparison.

What has changed since the last report

The latest market update follows an already reported earnings picture. Third-quarter sales rose 7 percent year over year to 11.122 billion US dollars, while net earnings increased 2 percent to 1.124 billion US dollars. Diluted earnings per share reached 7.89 US dollars, up from 7.67 US dollars a year earlier.

Northrop Grumman raised its 2026 MTM-adjusted earnings outlook to 29.35 to 29.75 US dollars per share from 28.60 to 29.10 US dollars. Segment operating income guidance increased to 4.940 billion to 5.040 billion US dollars from 4.850 billion to 5.000 billion US dollars, while sales guidance remained at 43.750 billion to 44.250 billion US dollars.

Orders improve revenue visibility

The 1.5 times book-to-bill ratio shows that quarterly awards exceeded sales. Major awards included 2.0 billion US dollars for the Sentinel program, 1.4 billion US dollars for Virginia-class submarines and 1.3 billion US dollars for the F-35 program.

The higher outlook strengthens the earnings case, but operating margin narrowed to 11.4 percent from 11.9 percent in the prior-year quarter. Government funding, supply-chain conditions and execution on large defense programs remain central risks.

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Source: Investor Data Digest.