Rating Change
BNP Paribas reiterated its Outperform rating on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) on October 21, 2026.
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BNP Paribas Reiterates Outperform Rating on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
BNP Paribas reiterated its Outperform rating on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) on October 21, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) · reiterate
- Firm
- BNP Paribas
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $539.31
- Market capitalization
- $80.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- BNP Paribas maintained an Outperform rating on Northrop Grumman (NOC) on October 21, 2026.
Market Context
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $539.31 with a market capitalization of $80.0B. The stock has declined 6.6% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from BNP Paribas provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Northrop Grumman Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 6 Buy, 3 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View NOC Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for NOC?
A rating of Outperform from BNP Paribas reflects the analyst's outlook on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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