If you'd invested in Northrop Grumman (NOC): performance and returns
Looking for Northrop Grumman's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Northrop Grumman have returned?
This calculator shows how much Northrop Grumman stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Northrop Grumman
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,103 | +10% |
| 3 years ago | $1,097 | +10% |
| 5 years ago | $1,746 | +75% |
| 10 years ago | $2,650 | +165% |
| since inception (1984) | $24,984 | +2398% |
Return by year (Northrop Grumman)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -30% | $703 (-30%) |
| 2025 | +57% | $1,103 (+10%) |
| 2024 | +0% | $1,105 (+10%) |
| 2023 | -1% | $1,097 (+10%) |
| 2022 | +5% | $1,152 (+15%) |
| 2021 | +52% | $1,746 (+75%) |
| 2020 | -11% | $1,549 (+55%) |
| 2019 | +13% | $1,756 (+76%) |
| 2018 | -17% | $1,455 (+46%) |
| 2017 | +42% | $2,061 (+106%) |
| 2016 | +29% | $2,650 (+165%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NOC return?
$1,000 invested in Northrop Grumman 10 years ago would be worth $2,650 today, i.e. +10%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NOC's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+57%). Worst year: 2018 (-17%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NOC since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $24,984 (+2398%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Northrop Grumman's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Northrop Grumman pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Northrop Grumman's average annual return (ROI)?
Northrop Grumman's return on investment is about +10%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.