Northrop Grumman Corporation

NOC · Industrials

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 .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense

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)

1 Year
$1,408
+41%
3 Years
$1,611
+61%
5 Years
$2,374
+137%
10 Years
$4,164
+316%
Since IPO
$275,330
+27433%

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

Avg Monthly Return
+1.39%
Positive Months
316
60% of 531
Negative Months
213
40% of 531
Data Period
44+ years
531 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2000 (+33.9%)
Best month on avg: July (+2.8%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-35.6%)
Worst month on avg: October (-0.6%)

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.

Avg Return
+16.58%
Best Year
2013 (+74.41%)
Worst Year
2008 (-41.22%)
Positive Years
35/45
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