Northrop Grumman Will Report Third Quarter Earnings
The defense contractor is scheduled to release its latest quarterly financial results on October 20, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Public Companies
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Northrop Grumman will release its third quarter earnings report on October 20, 2026. The announcement follows a recent contract win and precedes the upcoming earnings call.
Why it matters
Investors are closely watching these results for signs of operational health following a recent $18.8 million U.S. Army contract for ramjet propulsion technology. The report will clarify how the Falls Church, Virginia-based firm is performing in the current defense contracting environment.
Analysts expect the company to report earnings of $7.16 per share on $11.12 billion in revenue. These figures compare to $7.67 per share and $10.42 billion in revenue reported during the same quarter last year.
The players
Northrop Grumman
This American multinational aerospace and defense technology company is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.
U.S. Army
This branch of the United States Armed Forces is responsible for land-based military operations.
The details
The firm recently secured an $18.8 million U.S. Army contract on September 29, 2026, to develop solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology for XRC missile prototypes. Shares of the company were trading at $487.15 as of October 14, 2026.
Timeline
July 23, 2026: JP Morgan analyst maintained a Neutral rating.
September 8, 2026: UBS analyst maintained a Buy rating.
September 15, 2026: Guggenheim analyst initiated a Buy rating.
September 29, 2026: Northrop Grumman received an $18.8 million Army contract.
October 20, 2026: Northrop Grumman releases third quarter earnings.
Market Landscape
The upcoming report follows the standard quarterly earnings cycle observed across the major defense contracting sector. This transparency allows investors to assess how Northrop Grumman maintains its competitive position against other industry giants.
Shareholders and potential investors will use the report to gauge the financial health and growth prospects of the company. These results typically influence stock volatility and the overall market sentiment toward defense-related equities.
The takeaway
Investors should monitor the company's guidance for future quarters to understand how recent contract wins contribute to long-term revenue. Maintaining an awareness of analyst expectations helps shareholders contextualize the significance of the reported earnings per share.
What happens next
Northrop Grumman is scheduled to release its third quarter earnings on October 20, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Benzinga.
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