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Did Northrop Grumman Beat Earnings?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $10.9B, up 5.1% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $7.68. That topped the $6.84 analyst estimate by 12.3% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Northrop Grumman’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full NOC stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
NOC Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $6.84 | $7.68 | Beat +12.3% |
| Q1 '26 | $6.06 | $6.14 | Beat +1.3% |
| Q4 '25 | $6.96 | $7.23 | Beat +3.9% |
| Q3 '25 | $6.46 | $7.67 | Beat +18.7% |
| Q2 '25 | $6.80 | $8.15 | Beat +19.9% |
| Q1 '25 | $6.26 | $3.32 | Missed -47.0% |
Northrop Grumman Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10B | 10.7B | 9.47B | 10.4B | 10.4B | 11.7B | 9.88B | 10.9B |
| Gross margin | 21.1% | 18.1% | 16.7% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 19.6% | 19.8% | 19.5% |
| Operating margin | 11.2% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 13.8% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 10.0% | 10.1% |
| Net income | 1.03B | 1.26B | 481M | 1.17B | 1.1B | 1.43B | 875M | 1.09B |
| Net margin | 10.3% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 12.2% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| EPS | $7.00 | $6.39 | $3.32 | $8.15 | $7.67 | $7.23 | $6.14 | $7.68 |
Northrop Grumman Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Northrop Grumman’s quarterly revenue moved from $10B to $10.9B. Net margin held roughly steady from 10.3% to 10.1%, against a 19.5% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Northrop Grumman has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Northrop Grumman’s Next Earnings Date?
Northrop Grumman reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the NOC earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Northrop Grumman Earnings
Northrop Grumman's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Northrop Grumman reported Q2 '26 EPS of $7.68 on revenue of $10.9B (+5.1% YoY). Northrop Grumman beat estimates, reporting $7.68 vs. the $6.84 estimate.
Northrop Grumman reported Q2 '26 revenue of $10.9B, up 5.1% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the NOC AI Score.
