On Oct 25, major Wall Street analysts update their ratings for $Northrop Grumman (NOC.US)$, with price targets ranging from $540 to $643.
Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintains with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $592.
UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $614 to $643.
Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintains with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $509 to $565.
Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $509 to $565.
RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Herbert maintains with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $500 to $540.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Northrop Grumman (NOC.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Northrop Grumman's Q3 financial results showed an EPS and EBIT outperformance, albeit with slightly lower revenue compared to consensus. Despite this, the company's guidance remains unchanged, and an initial projection for 2025 revenue growth is anticipated to be between 3%-4%. The company has exhibited consistent operational efficiency, surpassing expectations and uplifting various segments of the business. The firm highlights Northrop Grumman's trajectory towards sustainable growth, improved profit margins, and enhanced free cash flow. Moreover, the company is effectively progressing on two critical long-term defense programs.
Northrop Grumman's third quarter performance was robust, and the company's narrative regarding its operating margins is positive. Nevertheless, it seems that the current stock price already reflects much of this optimistic outlook. Regardless of the potential outcomes of the 2024 Presidential election, the company is considered to be in a relatively strong position, although there could be potential delays in its Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.
Northrop Grumman's 2025 outlook appears attainable, with potential for its customary upward revisions. The company seems well-positioned for the fourth quarter, with guidance that may be considered relatively cautious.
Here are the latest investment ratings and price targets for $Northrop Grumman (NOC.US)$ from 7 analysts:
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美东时间10月25日，多家华尔街大行更新了$诺斯罗普格鲁曼 (NOC.US)$的评级，目标价介于540美元至643美元。
摩根士丹利分析师Kristine Liwag维持买入评级，维持目标价592美元。
瑞士银行分析师Gavin Parsons维持买入评级，并将目标价从614美元上调至643美元。
富国集团分析师Sarah Akers维持持有评级，并将目标价从509美元上调至565美元。
富国集团分析师Matthew Akers维持持有评级，并将目标价从509美元上调至565美元。
加皇资本市场分析师Kenneth Herbert维持持有评级，并将目标价从500美元上调至540美元。
此外，综合报道，$诺斯罗普格鲁曼 (NOC.US)$近期主要分析师观点如下：
诺斯罗普格鲁曼的第三季度财务结果显示，每股收益和EBIt表现出色，尽管营业收入略低于共识。尽管如此，公司的指引保持不变，2025年营业收入增长的初步预测预计在3%-4%之间。公司展现了持续的运营效率，超出了预期，提振了业务的各个部分。公司强调诺斯罗普格鲁曼朝着可持续增长、改善利润率和增强自由现金流的轨迹发展。此外，公司正在有效推进两项重要的长期军工股项目。
诺斯罗普格鲁曼的第三季度表现强劲，关于运营利润率的叙述是积极的。然而，目前股价似乎已经反映了很大部分这种乐观前景。无论2024年总统大选的潜在结果如何，该公司被认为处于相对强势的位置，尽管其陆基战略威慑计划可能存在潜在延迟。
诺斯罗普格鲁曼的2025展望看似可以实现，有可能进行惯例性的上调。该公司似乎在第四季度处于有利位置，提供的指引可能被视为相对谨慎。
以下为今日7位分析师对$诺斯罗普格鲁曼 (NOC.US)$的最新投资评级及目标价：
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