Northrop Grumman Beat Expectations, Raises Guidance

Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported earnings of $7.68 per share on revenue of $10.88 billion for the second quarter ended June 2026. The consensus earnings estimate was $6.84 per share on revenue of $10.78 billion. The Earnings Whisper number was $6.91 per share. The company beat expectations by 11.14% while revenue grew 5.07% on a year-over-year basis.

The company said in its earnings presentation it expects 2026 earnings of $28.60 to $29.10 per share on revenue of $43.75 billion to $44.25 billion. The company's previous guidance was earnings of $27.40 to $27.90 per share on revenue of $43.50 billion to $44.00 billion, and the current consensus earnings estimate is $27.96 per share on revenue of $43.96 billion for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a security company providing systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cybersecurity; command, control, communications and computers (C4) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.