What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for NOC?

13F Pro ranks NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View NOC's current score at https://13fpro.ai/research/NOC (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most NOC stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of NOC include STATE STREET, BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/research/NOC as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source NOC data?

All NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ files with the SEC under CIK 1133421. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is NOC in?

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) is classified in the Technology sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/technology.

How often is NOC research updated on 13F Pro?

NOC's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/(NOC)Stock Analysis

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13F Pro Quality Score

60.5/100

Rank #852 of 2,879 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

38.6/100

Profitability

63.9/100

Balance Sheet

78.7/100

Earnings Quality

40.5/100

Free Cash Flow

24.7/100

Institutional Flow

77.7/100

Revenue Scale

96.5/100

Dilution Risk

83.0/100

NOC Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores NOC at 60.5/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #852 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. NOC scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (96.5), balance sheet strength (78.7), institutional flow (77.7). Areas of concern include free cash flow (24.7) and revenue growth (38.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ reports quarterly revenue of $9.9B, net income of $875.0M, an operating margin of 10.0%. Top institutional holders of NOC by reported 13-F value include STATE STREET, BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. NOC trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1133421. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate NOC daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ directly from SEC EDGAR. NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 68 since 2021, currently 60.5 — a declining long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/

Quirks, history, and lore behind NOC — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. defense and aerospace company · mega-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Virginia.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue of roughly $37 billion, with the U.S. government accounting for the vast majority of sales — Pentagon contracts are basically its subscription model.
3
The History
The company traces its roots to the 1930s aircraft industry and grew into a titan through decades of mergers and acquisitions, including a landmark deal in 2018 that brought a major satellite and electronics firm into the fold.
4
The Secret
It is one of only a handful of companies on Earth that can design and build a stealth bomber from scratch — and it has done so more than once.
5
The Lore
Its B-2 Spirit stealth bomber costs over a billion dollars per plane, and its work on unmanned systems and space means it arguably knows more about flying things nobody can see than anyone alive.
6
The Giveaway
Maker of the B-21 Raider — America's next stealth bomber — and the company whose name sounds like two distinguished generals decided to go into business together.

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Revenue

Q1 2026

$9.9B

Net Income

Q1 2026

$875.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$-1.8B

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

10.0%

D/E Ratio

Q1 2026

0.89

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+12.1% YoY

$41.03BFY 2024

FY20 $36.80BFY21 $35.67BFY22 $36.60BFY24 $41.03B

Net Income

-14.7% YoY

$4.17BFY 2024

FY20 $3.19BFY21 $7.00BFY22 $4.90BFY24 $4.17B

Operating Income

+21.4% YoY

$4.37BFY 2024

FY20 $4.07BFY21 $5.65BFY22 $3.60BFY24 $4.37B

EPS (Diluted)

-9.9% YoY

$28.34FY 2024

FY20 $19.03FY21 $43.54FY22 $31.47FY24 $28.34

Total Assets

+12.8% YoY

$49.36BFY 2024

FY20 $44.47BFY21 $42.58BFY22 $43.76BFY24 $49.36B

Total Debt

+28.0% YoY

$17.86BFY 2024

FY20 $15.74BFY21 $12.79BFY22 $13.95BFY24 $17.86B

Op. Cash Flow

+51.3% YoY

$4.39BFY 2024

FY20 $4.30BFY21 $3.57BFY22 $2.90BFY24 $4.39B

Metric	FY 2024	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020	FY 2014	FY 2013
Revenue	$41.03B +12.1%	$36.60B +2.6%	$35.67B -3.1%	$36.80B +53.5%	$23.98B -2.8%	$24.66B
Net Income	$4.17B -14.7%	$4.90B -30.1%	$7.00B +119.7%	$3.19B +54.1%	$2.07B +6.0%	$1.95B
Operating Income	$4.37B +21.4%	$3.60B -36.3%	$5.65B +39.0%	$4.07B +27.2%	$3.20B +2.3%	$3.12B
EPS (Diluted)	$28.34 -9.9%	$31.47 -27.7%	$43.54 +128.8%	$19.03 +95.2%	$9.75 +16.8%	$8.35
Total Assets	$49.36B +12.8%	$43.76B +2.8%	$42.58B -4.3%	$44.47B +67.4%	$26.57B +0.7%	$26.38B
Total Debt	$17.86B +28.0%	$13.95B +9.1%	$12.79B -18.8%	$15.74B +165.3%	$5.93B +0.0%	$5.93B
Operating Cash Flow	$4.39B +51.3%	$2.90B -18.7%	$3.57B -17.1%	$4.30B +66.0%	$2.59B +4.4%	$2.48B

AI Insight: NOC Financial Trends

Northrop Grumman shows volatile quarterly patterns with strong Q4 performances but persistent Q1 cash flow challenges.

• Revenue grew from $10,218M in Q2 2024 to $11,712M in Q4 2025, with Q4 quarters consistently strongest.

• Operating income recovered from Q1 2025 low of $573M to $1,271M in Q4 2025 before declining to $989M in Q1 2026.

• Total debt decreased from $17,856M in Q4 2024 to $15,169M in Q1 2026.

• Equity strengthened from $14,301M in Q2 2024 to $17,115M in Q1 2026.

⚠ Operating cash flow turned negative in both Q1 2025 (-$1,565M) and Q1 2026 (-$1,656M), indicating seasonal working capital pressures.

⚠ Net income volatility ranges from $481M low in Q1 2025 to $1,427M high in Q4 2025.

AI Insight: NOC Ratio Trends

Operating margin improved to 11.6% TTM from volatile quarterly performance, while debt-to-equity ratio declined to 0.89 from 1.14 peak.

• Operating margin recovered to 11.6% TTM after hitting 6.0% trough in Q1 2025.

• Debt-to-equity ratio improved from 1.17 in Q4 2024 to 0.89 in Q1 2026.

• ROIC fluctuated significantly from 7.7% in Q1 2025 to 18.3% in Q2 2025.

⚠ ROE dropped to 20.4% in Q1 2026 from 34.2% in Q4 2025.

⚠ Operating margin declined from 13.8% in Q2 2025 to 10.0% in Q1 2026.

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Historical financial trends

Peer comparison & sector analysis

Top Institutional Holders of NOC

STATE STREET CORP
$8.9B13,000,928 sh
BlackRock, Inc.
$7.4B10,882,518 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$6.1B8,949,227 sh
Capital International Investors
$4.8B7,096,465 sh
Capital World Investors
$4.7B6,892,150 sh
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP
$3.4B4,970,659 sh
MORGAN STANLEY
$2.5B3,608,738 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$2.4B3,505,103 sh
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC
$2.2B3,279,136 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$2.2B3,213,174 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
STATE STREET CORP	$8.9B	13,000,928
BlackRock, Inc.	$7.4B	10,882,518
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$6.1B	8,949,227
Capital International Investors	$4.8B	7,096,465
Capital World Investors	$4.7B	6,892,150
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP	$3.4B	4,970,659
MORGAN STANLEY	$2.5B	3,608,738
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$2.4B	3,505,103
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC	$2.2B	3,279,136
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$2.2B	3,213,174

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Technology sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for NOC are available on the NOC stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

Which hedge funds own NOC?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling NOC. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/'s investment landscape.