NOC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
7.05%
Last Quarter
$6.14
Past Year
$29.19
Growth Past 5yrs
8.86%
Next Quarter
$6.03
Estimate Next Year
$6.22
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$815.00
47.57% Upside
Mean Price Target
$700.11
26.77% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$542.00
-1.86% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 23, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NOC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NOC (NYSE: NOC) reported an actual EPS of $6.14 for the quarter ending on Apr 21, 2026, compared to an estimated $6.06, resulting in a 1.32% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 27, 2026), NOC recorded an actual EPS of $7.23 with a 3.58% surprise. See NOC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NOC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 21, 2026 showing a 1.32% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 27, 2026 recorded a 3.58% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 6.14 | 6.06 | +1.32% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 7.23 | 6.98 | +3.58% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 7.67 | 6.44 | +19.10% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 7.11 | 6.92 | +2.75% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 6.06 | 6.24 | -2.88% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 6.39 | 6.35 | +0.63% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NOC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 35 analysts have given their ratings
to NOC out of which
6 analysts have given strong buy call,
19 analysts have given buy call,
10 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$700.11 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 26.77% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for NOC highest price target?
Analysts suggest NOC's stock price would rise to a high of $815.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for NOC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the NOC stock price could move to $542.00.
What is the average target price for NOC?
NOC stock has an average analyst estimate of $700.11.
At its current price, how far is NOC from its average target price?
NOC shares are currently trading 26.77% above this price target.
What were NOC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $6.14 versus consensus estimates of $6.06, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $6.06.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NOC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $6.03 and $6.22 for the whole year.
What has NOC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 7.05% EPS growth for NOC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 8.86% in the past five years.