Live Watch: Fed Chair Powell speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago Mexico - Delayed Quote • MXN Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC.MX) Follow Compare 10,576.97 0.00 (0.00%) As of April 10 at 1:33:17 PM CST. Market Open. All News Press Releases SEC Filings S&P 500 Defense Stocks Upgraded As These Trump White House Moves Buoy Sector S&P 500 defense stock Northrop Grumman earned "top pick" status on Wednesday while Lockheed Martin was upgraded as analysts believe President Donald Trump's $1 trillion defense budget and two executive orders are "improving the backdrop for U.S. defense" stocks. Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag on Wednesday upgraded the defense sector view from "in-line" to "attractive." Within the industry, Liwag handed the "top pick" status to Northrop Grumman, increasing the stock price target to 625, from 580. MS bullish on defence stock on $1 trillion budget outlook, picks Northrop top pick Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley upgraded its view on the U.S. defence sector to "Attractive" from "In-line" on expectations of a $1 trillion defence budget in fiscal 2026 and rising international arms exports, calling recent developments a turning point for industry sentiment. Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores. Defense Spending Will Grow. Buy Northrop Stock, Says Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag updated her defense sector view to “Attractive” from “In-line.” Northrop Grumman stock is her “top pick.” Unlocking Q1 Potential of Northrop Grumman (NOC): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Northrop Grumman (NOC) for the quarter ended March 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics. If Boeing Drops the Ball on the F-47, This Giant Defense Stock Should Take the Contract Northrop Grumman is better than Boeing at building stealth aircraft. Might Northrop Grumman stock be better than Boeing, too? General Dynamics Wins a Contract for Non-Nuclear Submarine Maintenance GD's unit, Electric Boat, secures a $54.1 million contract to support non-nuclear maintenance for submarines based at Naval Submarine Support Facility. Earnings Preview: Northrop Grumman (NOC) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline Northrop Grumman (NOC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) Earnings Double In 2024 Forecast Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) has made headlines with its recent events, which include a significant acquisition of a leading U.S. defense business and the announcement of strong earnings for 2024, with net income more than doubling from 2023. These developments underpin the company's 12% share price increase over the last quarter. Additionally, their ongoing share buyback program and dividend affirmation reflect the company's focus on shareholder value. During this period of market volatility,... Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service. Lockheed's Unit Secures a Contract to Support the AEGIS Combat System LMT's unit, Rotary and Mission Systems, secures a contract to supply electronic equipment fluid cooler and support equipment for the AEGIS combat system. RTX Wins a Contract to Supply APY-10 Radar Spares to Canada & Germany RTX stock will also procure materials necessary to support the production and delivery of seven APY-10 radar systems for the U.S. Navy. LMT, NOC and GD: The U.S. Defense Titans Thriving in the Trump Era Investors often look to defense stocks during unpredictable times, and 2025 is no exception. Just months into a new Trump administration, signs point to potentially historic defense spending, as reports suggest a budget near $1 trillion for the Pentagon. Heightened tensions with China, continuing unrest in Eastern Europe, and NATO allies ramping up their military outlays have all contributed to a favorable outlook for the industry. Most recently, a geopolitical spat with China could unleash a th Lockheed Martin Secures Contract Involving F-35 Fighter Jet Program LMT secures a $22.5 million modification contract to provide maintenance and sustainment support for the F-35 jet program's Reprogramming Laboratory facilities and systems. General Dynamics Wins Contract to Aid Columbia Class Submarine Program General Dynamics is set to supply new procurement spares to support Columbia ballistic missile submarine class development, production and installation. Is Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Among Defense Stocks with the Highest EPS Growth in 5 Years? We recently published a list of 10 Defense Stocks with the Highest EPS Growth in 5 Years. In this article, we will take a look at where Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) stands against other stocks with the highest EPS growth during this period. The world has been embroiled in deadly political and armed conflict over […] Lockheed's Unit Secures Contract to Aid US Navy and Australia LMT's unit, Rotary and Mission Systems, secures a contract to support AEGIS modernization, DDG-51 new construction and the allied navy's new production requirements. Howmet (HWM) Soars 3.1%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock? Howmet (HWM) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term. Northrop's Arm Wins Contract to Support E-2C & D Hawkeye Jets NOC secures a $24.1 million modification contract to provide continued sustainment and technical support for the E-2C and E-2D aircraft as well as common and unique requirements. RTX Wins $117M Contract to Support Standard Missile-6 Program RTX will provide funding for manufacturing, assembly, testing and delivery of SM-6 Tactical All-Up Rounds to support full-rate production requirements. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 4/16/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC) Return NOC.MX S&P 500 (^GSPC) YTD +10.05% -10.26% 1-Year +35.03% +4.48% 3-Year +18.14% +20.16%