Should I buy Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Guggenheim — 82% of its targets hit on this sector (27 calls tested). It aims for $612 (+27 %), call made on September 16, 2026, maturing on September 16, 2027 (28 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Northrop Grumman
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 100 % | +32.0 % | 13 | $667 +39% |
| Jefferies | 86 % | +27.2 % | 7 | $580 +20% |
| Deutsche Bank | 88 % | +18.2 % | 8 | $700 +45% |
| Wells Fargo | 62 % | +15.9 % | 8 | $800 +66% |
| RBC Capital | 70 % | +12.7 % | 10 | $525 +9% |
| Susquehanna | 67 % | +11.0 % | 12 | $655 +36% |
| UBS | 83 % | +10.7 % | 6 | $704 +46% |
| Morgan Stanley | 58 % | +7.8 % | 19 | $745 +55% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $616, i.e. +28% from the current price ($481).
- The most reliable firm on NOC, Citigroup (100% hit rate, 13 scored calls), targets $667 (call made on August 13, 2026, maturing on August 13, 2027) (+39%) in its most recent call, and $654 (call made on December 12, 2025, maturing on December 12, 2026) (+36%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (1.8% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~15) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 6 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on NOC
Median target $616 (+28%) · 14 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Northrop Grumman now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 50% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $616 (+28%), and Citigroup (most reliable on NOC, 100%) targets $667. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~15). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Northrop Grumman?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($616) is still +28% above the current price ($481) (most reliable on NOC: Citigroup, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Northrop Grumman still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($481) and its estimated value: analysts target $616 on median (+28%), with 50% buys (most reliable on NOC: Citigroup, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on NOC and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying NOC?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 6 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full Northrop Grumman profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).