Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $601.96 Million Stock Holdings in Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOC

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lessened its position in Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 988,033 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 10,677 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP’s holdings in Northrop Grumman were worth $601,958,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Howard Financial Services LTD. lifted its position in shares of Northrop Grumman by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. Howard Financial Services LTD. now owns 1,127 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $687,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. West Wealth Group LLC increased its position in Northrop Grumman by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter. West Wealth Group LLC now owns 412 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $251,000 after buying an additional 17 shares during the period. King Luther Capital Management Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Northrop Grumman by 1.5% during the second quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 1,243 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $621,000 after buying an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA boosted its position in shares of Northrop Grumman by 6.9% in the third quarter. Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA now owns 278 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $169,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares during the period. Finally, Chesley Taft & Associates LLC grew its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman by 1.3% in the third quarter. Chesley Taft & Associates LLC now owns 1,375 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $838,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. 83.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Northrop Grumman Stock Performance

NYSE:NOC opened at $761.39 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $665.14 and a 200-day moving average of $611.22. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. Northrop Grumman Corporation has a 1 year low of $450.13 and a 1 year high of $774.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $108.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.70 and a beta of 0.03.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The aerospace company reported $7.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.97 by $0.26. The company had revenue of $11.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.61 billion. Northrop Grumman had a return on equity of 25.57% and a net margin of 9.97%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $6.39 earnings per share. Northrop Grumman has set its FY 2026 guidance at 27.400-27.900 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Northrop Grumman Corporation will post 28.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Northrop Grumman Announces Dividend

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

Insider Transactions at Northrop Grumman

In related news, VP Benjamin R. Davies sold 2,189 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $719.61, for a total value of $1,575,226.29. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 151 shares in the company, valued at $108,661.11. This trade represents a 93.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Kathy J. Warden sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $708.82, for a total transaction of $14,176,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 171,602 shares in the company, valued at $121,634,929.64. This trade represents a 10.44% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 32,431 shares of company stock worth $21,969,404. 0.23% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Northrop Grumman

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Vertical Research restated a “hold” rating and issued a $688.00 price target on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Bank of America boosted their price target on Northrop Grumman from $685.00 to $750.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and set a $752.00 price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Argus set a $785.00 price objective on Northrop Grumman in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Alembic Global Advisors raised shares of Northrop Grumman from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $662.00 price target on the stock in a report on Monday, December 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Northrop Grumman has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target 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.