PRESS-RELEASE ·Filed Apr 21, 2026
Press release: earnings
Actionable Insight • Neutral
Monitor upcoming defense budget announcements and next quarter's guidance for directional cues; this release was operationally stable but lacked catalysts.
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
NOC ▼ -15.12% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -15.12% · α vs SPY -21.75% · entry $611.06 → $518.65
T+1d
-3.60%
call -3.60% · α -4.62%
$589.05
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
-5.47%
call -5.47% · α -6.56%
$577.61
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
-9.99%
call -9.99% · α -14.91%
$550.00
settled 5mo ago
T+60d
-15.12%
call -15.12% · α -21.75%
$518.65
settled 3mo ago
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Executive Summary
Northrop Grumman reported Q1 2026 EPS of $6.14, a 1.3% beat versus $6.06 consensus, on revenue that matched the $9.76B estimate. The results were modestly positive but lacked material upside or guidance changes to drive strong momentum.
Key Financial Metrics
EPS
$6.14
est $6.06 · +1.3%
Revenue
$9.8B
est $9.8B · 0.0%
Rating
in line
Key Facts
- Q1 2026 EPS: $6.14 vs. $6.06 consensus (1.3% beat)
- Q1 2026 Revenue: $9.76B in line with consensus
- No guidance update or forward-looking commentary provided in release
- Earnings beat is minor and consistent with recent volatility around expectations
Financial Impact
Minimal impact — $0.08 EPS beat (~1.3%) on stable revenue
epsrevenue
Risk Factors
- Lack of forward guidance increases uncertainty around defense spending assumptions
- Minimal beat offers little cushion if macro or geopolitical risks escalate
Market Snapshot
Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys
Investment Themes
Defense Tech
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3277792 |
9 reports for NOC
Track record builds as more directional reports settle.
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Aug 21, 2026 5w ago | 8-K | $549.28 $509.86 | ▼ −7.18% | ▼ −8.49% | $478.00 (−12.98%) |
Jul 21, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $512.29 $589.14 | ▲ +15.00% | ▲ +12.44% | $478.00 (−6.69%) |
Jul 21, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $512.29 $589.14 | ▲ +15.00% | ▲ +12.44% | $478.00 (−6.69%) |
Jun 18, 2026 15w ago | Press Release | $521.50 $518.65 | ▼ −0.55% | ▼ −1.08% | $478.00 (−8.34%) |
Apr 21, 2026 23w ago | S-3ASR | $589.05 $556.34 | ▼ −5.55% | ▼ −8.72% | $478.00 (−18.85%) |
Apr 21, 2026 23w ago | Press Release | $611.06 $550.00 | ▼ −9.99% | ▼ −14.91% | $478.00 (−21.78%) |
Apr 21, 2026 23w ago | 8-K | $611.06 $550.00 | ▼ −9.99% | ▼ −14.91% | $478.00 (−21.78%) |
Mar 19, 2026 28w ago | Press Release | $711.07 $664.52 | ▼ −6.55% | ▼ −14.17% | $478.00 (−32.78%) |
Feb 27, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $724.42 $676.67 | ▼ −6.59% | ▲ +0.96% | $478.00 (−34.02%) |
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