
Northrop Grumman (NOC) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
Northrop Grumman (NOC) last issued guidance on October 20, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $29.35 - $29.75, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $28.97. Northrop Grumman also guided revenue in the range of $43.75B - $44.25B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Northrop Grumman raised its EPS outlook from a previous range of $28.6 - $29.1. On the revenue side, the company maintained its revenue forecast from a prior range of $43.75B - $44.25B.
Northrop Grumman has issued 18 guidance updates between January 26, 2023 and October 20, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 9 times and lowered it 1 time, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $7.19 | $6.81 | $6.07 | $6.98 |
| Actual | $7.89 | $7.68 | $6.14 | $7.23 |
| Surprise | +9.74% | +12.8% | +1.15% | +3.58% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $11.11B | $10.79B | $9.77B | $11.62B |
| Actual | $11.12B | $10.88B | $9.88B | $11.71B |
| Surprise | +0.10% | +0.78% | +1.14% | +0.81% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $7.86 | $6.46 | $7.26 | $7.62 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $12.21B | $10.45B | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 20, 2026 | $7.89 | $7.19 | 9.74 % |
| Q2 | Jul 21, 2026 | $7.68 | $6.81 | 12.8 % |
| Q1 | Apr 21, 2026 | $6.14 | $6.07 | 1.15 % |
| Q4 | Jan 27, 2026 | $7.23 | $6.98 | 3.58 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 20, 2026 | $11.12B | $11.11B | 0.10 % |
| Q2 | Jul 21, 2026 | $10.88B | $10.79B | 0.78 % |
| Q1 | Apr 21, 2026 | $9.88B | $9.77B | 1.14 % |
| Q4 | Jan 27, 2026 | $11.71B | $11.62B | 0.81 % |