Seaport Global analyst Richard Safran maintains $Northrop Grumman (NOC.US)$ with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $599.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 61.1% and a total average return of 3.3% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Northrop Grumman (NOC.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Northrop Grumman's third-quarter earnings per share and EBIT outperformed expectations, leading to a raised forecast, despite revenues being slightly below consensus. With the company's guidance confirmed and anticipated revenue growth of 3%-4% by 2025, it's evident that the past quarters have showcased consistent operational excellence, surpassing projections in various business segments. The company is on a path toward sustainable growth, improved margins, and enhanced free cash flow, while successfully progressing on two of the Department of Defense's most critical long-term programs.
Northrop Grumman delivered a robust performance in its third quarter, with a promising outlook on operating margins. Despite this, it is believed that the current share value already encapsulates much of the positive developments. The company stands in a favorable position irrespective of the outcome of the 2024 Presidential election, although there could be potential delays in its Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.
Northrop Grumman's 2025 framework appears attainable with prospects for its usual upward revisions. The company seems well-positioned for the fourth quarter with guidance that appears relatively conservative.
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Seaport Global分析师Richard Safran维持$诺斯罗普格鲁曼 (NOC.US)$买入评级，维持目标价599美元。
根据TipRanks数据显示，该分析师近一年总胜率为61.1%，总平均回报率为3.3%。
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：
诺斯罗普格鲁曼第三季度每股收益和EBIt表现超出预期，导致预测上调，尽管营业收入略低于共识。随着公司指导确认和预计到2025年收入增长3%-4%，很明显过去几个季度展示了一贯的运营卓越，超越了各个业务部门的预测。公司正在走向可持续增长，改善利润率，增强自由现金流，同时成功在国防部两项最重要的长期项目上取得进展。
诺斯罗普格鲁曼第三季度表现强劲，对营运利润率前景乐观。尽管如此，人们认为目前的股价已经包含了许多积极进展。公司无论2024年总统大选结果如何，都处于有利位置，尽管其地面基础战略威慑计划可能会出现潜在延误。
诺斯罗普格鲁曼2025年框架看似可实现，并有望常规上调。公司似乎在第四季度处于良好位置，指导显得相对保守。
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