Stock AnalizNorthrop Grumman (NOC) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Northrop Grumman reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 20, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $7.89 against the analysts’ average forecast of $7.18, a beat of 9.9%.
Revenue for the quarter was $11.12 billion, up 6.7% from $10.42 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 4.6% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Northrop Grumman has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $7.89 | $7.18 | +9.9% | +7% | +4.6% |
| Jun 2026 | $7.68 | $6.82 | +12.7% | +5% | +0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | $6.14 | $6.06 | +1.3% | +4% | −10.2% |
| Dec 2025 | $7.23 | $6.96 | +3.8% | +10% | +4.3% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $7.94 for the next quarter on average and $29.75 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $635.25, 15% above the current price of $550.43.
Valuation and score
Northrop Grumman scores 2.6 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (average), trades at a trailing P/E of about 17.4, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 7% below the current market value. Full Northrop Grumman analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Northrop Grumman’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$7.89 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $7.18.
How much revenue did Northrop Grumman report?
$11.12 billion, up 6.7% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.