About Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a Aerospace & Defense company operating in the Industrials sector.
NOC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $557.54
- Market Cap
- $79.21B
- 52-Week High
- $774.00
- 52-Week Low
- $470.06
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
$1,000 Invested in Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
How much would $1,000 invested in NOC be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in NOC 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) in 2025 would be worth $979 as of November 2026, representing a -2.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NOC 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) in 2023 would be worth $1,227 as of November 2026, representing a +22.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NOC 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) in 2021 would be worth $1,487 as of November 2026, representing a +48.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NOC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) in 2016 would be worth $3,033 as of November 2026, representing a +203.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NOC at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) at IPO would be worth $227,771 as of November 2026, representing a +22677.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 44+ years (538 months), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.34% with a median return of +1.44%. The stock had 318 positive months (59%) and 218 negative months (41%). The best month in NOC's history was April 2000 with a +33.9% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -35.6%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and October the weakest (-0.3%).
NOC's longest winning streak was 14 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +61.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -47.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 45 years of trading history, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has delivered an average annual return of +16.13% with a median return of +18.46%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.82%. The stock posted gains in 34 years (76%) and losses in 11 years (24%).
NOC's best year was 2013 with a +74.41% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -41.22%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. NOC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 30 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.03% | $563.34 | $557.54 |
| 2025 | +23.61% | $455.72 | $563.34 |
| 2024 | +1.93% | $447.08 | $455.72 |
| 2023 | -12.79% | $512.66 | $447.08 |
| 2022 | +43.02% | $358.45 | $512.66 |
| 2021 | +29.29% | $277.24 | $358.45 |
| 2020 | -9.92% | $307.77 | $277.24 |
| 2019 | +42.69% | $215.69 | $307.77 |
| 2018 | -18.95% | $266.13 | $215.69 |
| 2017 | +33.88% | $198.78 | $266.13 |
| 2016 | +25.20% | $158.77 | $198.78 |
| 2015 | +30.47% | $121.68 | $158.77 |
| 2014 | +31.39% | $92.61 | $121.68 |
| 2013 | +74.41% | $53.10 | $92.61 |
| 2012 | +19.59% | $44.40 | $53.10 |
| 2011 | +3.33% | $42.97 | $44.40 |
| 2010 | +19.65% | $35.92 | $42.97 |
| 2009 | +28.46% | $27.96 | $35.92 |
| 2008 | -41.22% | $47.57 | $27.96 |
| 2007 | +18.46% | $40.16 | $47.57 |
| 2006 | +14.63% | $35.03 | $40.16 |
| 2005 | +12.63% | $31.10 | $35.03 |
| 2004 | +15.68% | $26.89 | $31.10 |
| 2003 | +0.32% | $26.80 | $26.89 |
| 2002 | -2.39% | $27.46 | $26.80 |
| 2001 | +23.66% | $22.21 | $27.46 |
| 2000 | +57.27% | $14.12 | $22.21 |
| 1999 | -24.22% | $18.63 | $14.12 |
| 1998 | -35.06% | $28.69 | $18.63 |
| 1997 | +41.42% | $20.29 | $28.69 |
| 1996 | +32.32% | $15.33 | $20.29 |
| 1995 | +57.10% | $9.76 | $15.33 |
| 1994 | +16.97% | $8.34 | $9.76 |
| 1993 | +14.63% | $7.28 | $8.34 |
| 1992 | +36.09% | $5.35 | $7.28 |
| 1991 | +58.72% | $3.37 | $5.35 |
| 1990 | +6.82% | $3.16 | $3.37 |
| 1989 | -33.68% | $4.76 | $3.16 |
| 1988 | +13.27% | $4.20 | $4.76 |
| 1987 | -33.01% | $6.27 | $4.20 |
| 1986 | -8.62% | $6.86 | $6.27 |
| 1985 | +28.44% | $5.34 | $6.86 |
| 1984 | +25.36% | $4.26 | $5.34 |
| 1983 | +16.93% | $3.64 | $4.26 |
| 1982 | +48.89% | $2.45 | $3.64 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NOC
What sector is NOC in? ▼
NOC operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
How has NOC performed historically? ▼
Over 45 years of trading history, NOC has posted gains in 34 years (76% of the time). The best year was 2013 with a +74.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in NOC? ▼
You can invest in NOC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NOC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026