Northrop Grumman revenue grows 6.7% to $11.12B as earnings beat estimates

• Northrop Grumman reported third-quarter 2026 earnings of $7.89 per share, exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of $7.18 by $0.71.
• Quarterly revenue rose 6.7% to $11.12 billion, while net income increased to $1.124 billion from $1.100 billion a year earlier.
• Northrop Grumman projects 2026 EPS of $29.35–$29.75 and annual revenue of $43.75 billion to $44.25 billion.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) reported third-quarter 2026 earnings of $7.89 per share, beating analysts' $7.18 consensus estimate by $0.71.

Revenue increased 6.7% to $11.122 billion from $10.423 billion a year earlier, broadly matching Wall Street forecasts.

The defense contractor's improved quarterly earnings reflected higher sales and profitability, with diluted EPS rising from $7.67 in the comparable 2025 period.

Net income increased to $1.124 billion from $1.100 billion, representing approximately 2.2% year-over-year growth.

Northrop Grumman expects full-year EPS of $29.35–$29.75 and revenue of $43.75–$44.25 billion.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Northrop Grumman develops aerospace, defense and space technologies, serving U.S. government agencies and international customers.