Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOC Shares Sold by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP cut its position in shares of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 988,033 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 10,677 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned 0.69% of Northrop Grumman worth $601,958,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

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

Key Northrop Grumman News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record backlog and government awards — Northrop’s backlog (~$95.68B) and a recent Navy deal underpin multi‑year revenue visibility and were cited as a major reason for the stock’s surge. Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Soars to Record Peak on $95.68B Backlog and Navy Deal
• Positive Sentiment: B‑21 production acceleration — Management is advancing the B‑21 Raider schedule, a strategic, high‑margin program that supports long‑term revenue and makes NOC central to U.S. force modernization plans. Defense Stocks: Rockets, Radars, and Record Backlogs (NOC)
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings, guidance and program momentum — Q4 results beat expectations, revenue and adjusted EPS improved year‑over‑year, and 2026 guidance was set higher, reinforcing analyst estimates and the narrative that backlog will convert to cash flow. Northrop Grumman (NOC) Is Up 5.9% After Record Backlog and 2026 Guidance Update – What’s Changed
• Positive Sentiment: Defense sector rally on geopolitics — Elevated tensions in the Middle East have driven rotation into defense names, boosting near‑term demand for NOC shares as investors price in higher defense spending. Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Is Trading Up Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Digital engineering and satellite wins — Continued investment in digital engineering and new space/satellite contracts support long‑term competitiveness but require upfront spending before full returns are realized. Northrop Grumman Backlog And B 21 Progress Under Geopolitical Tailwinds
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution risk — The rally has pushed valuation higher (P/E in mid‑20s) and increases expectations for flawless execution on large, complex programs; any delays, cost overruns or changes in government budgets could pressure the stock. Northrop Grumman (NOC) Valuation After Earnings Beat Backlog Growth And Higher 2026 Guidance

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Northrop Grumman news, VP Benjamin R. Davies sold 2,189 shares of Northrop Grumman 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 transaction, the vice president owned 151 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $108,661.11. The trade was a 93.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Mark A. Welsh III sold 95 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $684.52, for a total transaction of $65,029.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,203 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,877,037.56. This represents a 2.21% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 32,431 shares of company stock worth $21,969,404. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently issued reports on NOC shares. Argus set a $785.00 price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Vertical Research reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $688.00 price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and issued a $752.00 price target on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $727.00 price target on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of Northrop Grumman from $715.00 to $750.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $693.60.

Northrop Grumman Stock Performance

Shares of NOC opened at $761.39 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $108.06 billion, a PE ratio of 26.14, a P/E/G ratio of 5.70 and a beta of 0.03. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $665.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $611.22. Northrop Grumman Corporation has a 52-week low of $450.13 and a 52-week high of $774.00.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The aerospace company reported $7.23 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $6.39 earnings per share. Northrop Grumman has set its FY 2026 guidance at 27.400-27.900 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Northrop Grumman Corporation will post 28.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Northrop Grumman Dividend Announcement

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

Northrop Grumman 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.