Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC Purchases 4,462 Shares of Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOC

Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC raised its holdings in shares of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) by 25.3% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 22,104 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,462 shares during the quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC’s holdings in Northrop Grumman were worth $13,469,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of NOC. Parvin Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Northrop Grumman in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman by 200.0% in the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 48 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the period. Hopwood Financial Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Northrop Grumman in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of Northrop Grumman by 75.0% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 63 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Northrop Grumman during the second quarter worth $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.40% of the company’s stock.

Northrop Grumman Stock Performance

Shares of NOC opened at $740.25 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $105.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.41, a PEG ratio of 5.60 and a beta of 0.03. Northrop Grumman Corporation has a twelve month low of $450.13 and a twelve month high of $774.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.10. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $671.79 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $613.12.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The aerospace company reported $7.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.97 by $0.26. The business had revenue of $11.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.61 billion. Northrop Grumman had a net margin of 9.97% and a return on equity of 25.57%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $6.39 earnings per share. Northrop Grumman has set its FY 2026 guidance at 27.400-27.900 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Northrop Grumman Corporation will post 28.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Northrop Grumman Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 11th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 23rd will be issued a $2.31 dividend. This represents a $9.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 23rd. Northrop Grumman’s payout ratio is 31.72%.

Insider Transactions at Northrop Grumman

In related news, VP Benjamin R. Davies sold 2,189 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $719.61, for a total transaction of $1,575,226.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 151 shares in the company, valued at approximately $108,661.11. This trade represents a 93.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Michael A. Hardesty sold 147 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $732.98, for a total value of $107,748.06. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 2,525 shares in the company, valued at $1,850,774.50. The trade was a 5.50% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 32,431 shares of company stock valued at $21,969,404 over the last three months. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Northrop Grumman News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Northrop Grumman this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Won a contract to supply aircraft protection systems to Germany — strengthens European sales and strengthens logistics/support ties with a NATO ally, adding near‑term revenue and program visibility. Northrop Grumman to supply aircraft protection systems to Germany
• Positive Sentiment: Received Space Force DARC hardware orders and is advancing Site‑2 work for GEO tracking — reinforces Northrop’s leadership in space surveillance and supports multi‑year program revenue and margins. Northrop Grumman’s (NOC) DARC Site 2 Hardware Order Shows the Space Force is Still Building Out GEO Tracking Capacity
• Positive Sentiment: New U.S. Space Force and Navy contract actions extend the company’s backlog and deepen long‑term defense ties — supports the company’s large backlog that underpins revenue visibility and FY26 guidance. Northrop Grumman Contracts Extend Backlog And Deepen Long Term Defense Ties
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector analyses highlight a structural shift toward tech‑heavy defense spending (AI, ISR, unmanned systems) where Northrop is a core blue‑chip player — bullish for the long term but not an immediate price catalyst. The New War Portfolio: 3 Stocks Built for a High-Tech War (MarketBeat)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note that longer conflicts and U.S. restocking needs benefit defense suppliers broadly; Northrop is an indirect beneficiary but not always the top supplier for tactical missile restocking. Kratos Defense and 5 Other Stocks That Can Benefit From the US Restocking Its Missiles
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis of NOC’s past run‑up shows revenue growth, margin recovery in Aeronautics, and record backlog drove a big P/E expansion — explains why investors have been willing to bid the stock higher but also why profit‑taking can be swift. What’s Driving NOC Stock Higher? (Forbes)
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term selling across defense stocks after escalations in the Middle East (including strikes and headlines) has pressured shares; geopolitical headlines can cause volatility even while defense budgets may rise. US strikes in Iran ‘reinforce’ a coming surge in defense spending
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary and TV segments noted defense names (including NOC) sliding amid the latest geopolitical headlines — indicating investor rotation and increased intraday volatility despite the underlying contract wins. Don’t underestimate the role of Palantir, AI in Iran conflict (Yahoo video)

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on NOC shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research note on Wednesday, December 24th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Northrop Grumman from $777.00 to $778.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $752.00 price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Vertical Research reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $688.00 target price on shares of Northrop Grumman in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of Northrop Grumman from $630.00 to $690.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, February 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $693.60.

Northrop Grumman Company Profile

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is a leading U.S.-based aerospace and defense company that designs, builds and sustains advanced systems, products and technologies for government and commercial customers. Formed through the combination of Northrop and Grumman businesses in the 1990s, the company’s portfolio spans manned and unmanned aircraft, space systems, missile defense, radar and sensor systems, and integrated command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions.

The company’s work includes airframe and platform manufacturing, space hardware and satellite systems, advanced mission systems and cybersecurity services, as well as logistics, sustainment and modernization programs.