Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Earnings History
Steady Earner37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4.58B, reflecting +2.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $32.11 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, NOC's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +8.9%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $7.00B in fiscal 2021.
Northrop Grumman Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 19.8%, operating margin of 10.2%, and net margin of 10.0%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including LMT ($4.79B net income, 6.7% margin), RTX ($7.26B net income, 7.6% margin), GD ($4.34B net income, 8.0% margin), NOC has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare NOC vs LMT →
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NOC Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.18B | +0.2% | $4.28B | $29.08 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| 2024 | $4.17B | +103.0% | $4.37B | $28.34 | 10.2% | 10.6% |
| 2023 | $2.06B | -58.0% | $2.54B | $13.53 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 2022 | $4.90B | -30.1% | $3.60B | $31.47 | 13.4% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | $7.00B | +119.7% | $5.65B | $43.54 | 19.6% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | $3.19B | +41.9% | $4.07B | $19.03 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| 2019 | $2.25B | -30.4% | $3.97B | $13.22 | 6.6% | 11.7% |
| 2018 | $3.23B | +60.2% | $3.78B | $18.49 | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| 2017 | $2.02B | -8.4% | $3.30B | $11.47 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| 2016 | $2.20B | +10.6% | $3.19B | $12.19 | 9.0% | 13.0% |
| 2015 | $1.99B | -3.8% | $3.08B | $10.39 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| 2014 | $2.07B | +6.0% | $3.20B | $9.75 | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| 2013 | $1.95B | -1.3% | $3.12B | $8.35 | 7.9% | 12.7% |
| 2012 | $1.98B | -6.6% | $3.13B | $7.81 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| 2011 | $2.12B | +3.2% | $3.28B | $7.52 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| 2010 | $2.05B | +21.8% | $2.83B | $6.82 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| 2009 | $1.69B | +233.6% | $2.48B | $5.21 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| 2008 | -$1.26B | -170.5% | -$111M | $-3.77 | -3.7% | -0.3% |
| 2007 | $1.79B | +16.1% | $3.01B | $5.12 | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| 2006 | $1.54B | +10.1% | $2.45B | $4.37 | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2005 | $1.40B | +29.2% | $2.18B | $3.85 | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| 2004 | $1.08B | +25.2% | $2.04B | $2.97 | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| 2003 | $866M | +1253.1% | $1.54B | $2.09 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| 2002 | $64M | -85.0% | $1.39B | $1.84 | 0.4% | 8.1% |
| 2001 | $427M | -29.8% | $1.00B | $2.37 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| 2000 | $608M | +30.2% | $1.10B | $4.29 | 8.0% | 14.4% |
| 1999 | $467M | +140.7% | $969M | $3.35 | 5.2% | 10.8% |
| 1998 | $194M | -52.3% | $756M | $1.40 | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| 1997 | $407M | +73.9% | $880M | $2.99 | 4.4% | 9.6% |
| 1996 | $234M | -7.1% | $658M | $2.08 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 1995 | $252M | +620.0% | $536M | $2.36 | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| 1994 | $35M | -63.5% | $199M | $0.46 | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| 1993 | $96M | -20.7% | $219M | $1.00 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 1992 | $121M | -54.9% | $229M | $1.28 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| 1991 | $268M | +27.5% | $352M | $2.85 | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| 1990 | $210M | +361.4% | $292M | $2.24 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| 1989 | -$81M | - | $23M | $-0.85 | -1.5% | 0.4% |
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NOC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NOC stock.
What is NOC earnings per share (EPS)?
NOC trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $32.11, reflecting +2.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +8.9%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Northrop Grumman Corporation's net income?
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) trailing twelve-month net income is $4.6B as of 2025. Earnings grew +2.6% year-over-year. Northrop Grumman Corporation has been profitable for 17 consecutive years.
Is NOC profitable?
Yes, NOC is profitable with a TTM net income of $4.6B and a net profit margin of +10.0%. Northrop Grumman Corporation has generated profits for 17 consecutive years.
What is NOC's earnings growth rate?
NOC compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +2.6%, 3-Year: -2.6%, 5-Year: +8.9%, 10-Year: +10.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are NOC's profit margins?
Northrop Grumman Corporation net profit margin is +10.0%, operating margin is +10.2%, and gross margin is +19.8%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +26.2%.
Is NOC growing earnings?
NOC earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +2.6% trails the 5-year CAGR of +8.9%. TTM net income is $4.6B.
What was NOC's best earnings year?
Northrop Grumman Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $7.0B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were NOC's earnings last quarter?
NOC's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $875M with diluted EPS of $6.14. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.