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
- $680.00
- Market Cap
- $97.05B
- 52-Week High
- $774.00
- 52-Week Low
- $450.13
- 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 $1,408 as of May 2026, representing a +40.8% 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 $1,611 as of May 2026, representing a +61.1% 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 $2,374 as of May 2026, representing a +137.4% 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 $4,164 as of May 2026, representing a +316.4% 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 $275,330 as of May 2026, representing a +27433.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 44+ years (531 months), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.39% with a median return of +1.53%. The stock had 316 positive months (60%) and 213 negative months (40%). 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 +2.8%), and October the weakest (-0.6%).
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 +16.58% with a median return of +19.59%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.30%. The stock posted gains in 35 years (78%) and losses in 10 years (22%).
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 31 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +19.64% | $568.39 | $680.00 |
| 2025 | +23.61% | $459.81 | $568.39 |
| 2024 | +1.93% | $451.09 | $459.81 |
| 2023 | -12.79% | $517.26 | $451.09 |
| 2022 | +43.02% | $361.67 | $517.26 |
| 2021 | +29.29% | $279.73 | $361.67 |
| 2020 | -9.92% | $310.53 | $279.73 |
| 2019 | +42.69% | $217.63 | $310.53 |
| 2018 | -18.95% | $268.52 | $217.63 |
| 2017 | +33.88% | $200.56 | $268.52 |
| 2016 | +25.20% | $160.19 | $200.56 |
| 2015 | +30.47% | $122.78 | $160.19 |
| 2014 | +31.39% | $93.44 | $122.78 |
| 2013 | +74.41% | $53.58 | $93.44 |
| 2012 | +19.59% | $44.80 | $53.58 |
| 2011 | +3.33% | $43.36 | $44.80 |
| 2010 | +19.65% | $36.24 | $43.36 |
| 2009 | +28.46% | $28.21 | $36.24 |
| 2008 | -41.22% | $47.99 | $28.21 |
| 2007 | +18.46% | $40.52 | $47.99 |
| 2006 | +14.63% | $35.35 | $40.52 |
| 2005 | +12.63% | $31.38 | $35.35 |
| 2004 | +15.68% | $27.13 | $31.38 |
| 2003 | +0.32% | $27.04 | $27.13 |
| 2002 | -2.39% | $27.71 | $27.04 |
| 2001 | +23.66% | $22.40 | $27.71 |
| 2000 | +57.27% | $14.25 | $22.40 |
| 1999 | -24.22% | $18.80 | $14.25 |
| 1998 | -35.06% | $28.95 | $18.80 |
| 1997 | +41.42% | $20.47 | $28.95 |
| 1996 | +32.32% | $15.47 | $20.47 |
| 1995 | +57.10% | $9.85 | $15.47 |
| 1994 | +16.97% | $8.42 | $9.85 |
| 1993 | +14.63% | $7.34 | $8.42 |
| 1992 | +36.09% | $5.40 | $7.34 |
| 1991 | +58.72% | $3.40 | $5.40 |
| 1990 | +6.82% | $3.18 | $3.40 |
| 1989 | -33.68% | $4.80 | $3.18 |
| 1988 | +13.27% | $4.24 | $4.80 |
| 1987 | -33.01% | $6.33 | $4.24 |
| 1986 | -8.62% | $6.92 | $6.33 |
| 1985 | +28.44% | $5.39 | $6.92 |
| 1984 | +25.36% | $4.30 | $5.39 |
| 1983 | +16.93% | $3.68 | $4.30 |
| 1982 | +48.89% | $2.47 | $3.68 |
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 35 years (78% 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: 3/24/2026