Northrop Grumman (NOC) Tackles Q1 Loss with Strategic Adjustments

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  • Northrop Grumman (NOC, Financial) reports a 7% revenue decline in Q1 2025, yet anticipates growth in the second half.
  • Wall Street analysts set a one-year average price target of $561.49, indicating a potential 21.12% upside.
  • GuruFocus' GF Value suggests a 20.43% upside, projecting a fair value of $558.29.

Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) disclosed its first-quarter 2025 revenue totaling $9.5 billion, marking a 7% decrease compared to the previous year. This dip in revenue was largely due to contracting delays and a reduced number of working days. Nevertheless, the company remains confident in its full-year revenue guidance, projecting an upswing in sales during the latter part of the year, despite a $477 million pre-tax loss tied to the B-21 program.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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According to projections from 21 analysts, the average one-year price target for Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC, Financial) stands at $561.49. This includes a high estimate of $625.00 and a low estimate of $492.08, implying a promising upside of 21.12% from the current share price of $463.57. For a more comprehensive look at these estimates, visit the Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) Forecast page.

The consensus among 25 brokerage firms rates Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC, Financial) at 2.3, positioning the company as "Outperform." This rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 representing a Strong Buy and 5 signaling a Sell recommendation.

GF Value Assessment

GuruFocus estimates the one-year GF Value for Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC, Financial) to be $558.29, suggesting a notable 20.43% upside from its current trading price of $463.57. The GF Value reflects an estimation of the stock's fair trading value, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future business performance projections. For an in-depth analysis, explore the Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) Summary page.

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