Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) is down 10.4% since the beginning of the year. At $507 per share, NOC is trading 34.5% below its 52-week high of $774. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NOC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,486.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has returned -10.35% so far this year and 3.53% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NOC has returned 10.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1981, NOC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2000 with a return of +33.9%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -35.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, NOC closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 3, 1997 with a return of +23.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 1998 at -14.6%.

Northrop Grumman Corporation has an annualized alpha of 9.01%, beta of 0.62, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1981.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.34%) than losses (50.99%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.62 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.17 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NOC ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Northrop Grumman Corporation provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $9.40 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northrop Grumman Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Northrop Grumman Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Northrop Grumman Corporation was 71.12%, occurring on Jul 27, 1990. Recovery took 744 trading sessions.

The current Northrop Grumman Corporation drawdown is 33.65%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Northrop Grumman Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Northrop Grumman Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.