Northrop Grumman Corporation $NOC Shares Purchased by Fidelis Capital Partners LLC

Fidelis Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) by 99.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,195 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 1,597 shares during the period. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in Northrop Grumman were worth $1,947,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in NOC. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Northrop Grumman by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 13,421,645 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $6,710,554,000 after purchasing an additional 155,344 shares in the last quarter. Soundwatch Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Northrop Grumman during the 2nd quarter worth about $6,457,274,000. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Northrop Grumman by 0.5% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 3,115,519 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,554,299,000 after buying an additional 14,980 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in shares of Northrop Grumman by 11.8% in the second quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 2,933,061 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,466,472,000 after buying an additional 308,680 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman by 26.7% during the third quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,051,226 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $640,534,000 after buying an additional 221,431 shares during the period. 83.40% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

NOC has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $752.00 target price on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $765.00 price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman in a report on Wednesday. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and issued a $727.00 price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Vertical Research reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $688.00 target price on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Truist Financial reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $623.00 price target (down from $688.00) on shares of Northrop Grumman in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Northrop Grumman presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $685.11.

Northrop Grumman Price Performance

Shares of Northrop Grumman stock opened at $689.05 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $594.57 and its 200 day moving average price is $586.47. Northrop Grumman Corporation has a twelve month low of $426.24 and a twelve month high of $690.74. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $98.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.79, a PEG ratio of 5.73 and a beta of 0.05.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) last released 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. Northrop Grumman had a return on equity of 25.57% and a net margin of 9.97%.The company had revenue of $11.71 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.61 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $6.39 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Northrop Grumman has set its FY 2026 guidance at 27.400-27.900 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Northrop Grumman Corporation will post 28.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Northrop Grumman Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st were paid a dividend of $2.31 per share. This represents a $9.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. Northrop Grumman’s payout ratio is currently 33.24%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Northrop Grumman

In related news, Director Mark A. Welsh III sold 97 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $564.08, for a total transaction of $54,715.76. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,281 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,414,826.48. This represents a 2.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Kathy J. Warden sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $615.00, for a total value of $1,845,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 191,602 shares in the company, valued at $117,835,230. This trade represents a 1.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 10,097 shares of company stock valued at $6,099,716 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Northrop Grumman

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat, margins and backlog reinforce demand — NOC reported Q4 EPS above estimates ($7.23 vs. ~$6.97), revenue up ~9.6% YoY and a record backlog (~$95.7B). Improved operating margins and strong free cash flow pressured by defense and aeronautics strength are being viewed as durable earnings drivers. Northrop Grumman posts higher quarterly profit as geopolitical uncertainty fuels demand
• Positive Sentiment: Technical breakout and institutional inflows — MarketBeat highlights a breakout from a consolidation range and a confirmed buy signal after the earnings release, which attracted renewed buying and helped validate upside momentum. That technical confirmation is supporting the rally. Northrop Grumman Flashed a Buy Signal—And the Market Backed It Up
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher targets — Multiple shops (Citigroup, BTIG, BofA among others) raised price targets and reiterated Buy ratings after the report, giving the stock further support from the sell‑side. Analyst price-target/upgrade coverage summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Cautious FY‑2026 guidance — Management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $27.40–$27.90 and revenue guidance slightly below Street consensus, which investors interpret as conservative given the backlog; the guidance tempers but does not erase the positive Q4 print. Northrop Grumman Posts Q4 Beat, 2026 Outlook Disappoints
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic contracts and partnerships provide runway — Company commentary and coverage note continued contract wins and international partnerships across aeronautics and space that support medium‑term revenue visibility, but these are longer‑dated catalysts. Northrop Grumman Builds Momentum With Strategic Contracts and Global Defense Partnerships
• Negative Sentiment: Buyback pause to accelerate B‑21 production — Management signaled a pause/shift in buybacks to prioritize accelerating B‑21 production, which reduces near‑term capital return and may concern income/return-focused holders. Northrop Grumman Expects Agreement Soon To Accelerate B-21 Production; Pausing Buybacks
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling noted — Recent filings show insider sales (including at senior levels), which can be interpreted as a minor near‑term headwind for sentiment even if not indicative of company fundamentals. QuiverQuant earnings/insider activity summary

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.