Northrop Grumman (NOC) returns

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$557.54 -0.86% Close Oct 30, 2026 Live

Northrop Grumman returns over 10 years

$1,000 invested in Northrop Grumman ten years ago was worth $2,868 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 11.1% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.

NOC, $10,000 investedS&P 500 (SPY)
$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000
20172019202120232025

Total return by period

With dividends reinvested, to the close on Oct 30, 2026. A year means 365 days.
PeriodTotal returnA year, on average$1,000 becameS&P 500 (SPY)
1 month +15.3% — $1,153 -0.9%
3 months +4.7% — $1,047 +2.1%
Year to date -1.0% — $989.90 +11.7%
1 year -2.0% — $979.67 +12.4%
3 years +25.1% +7.7% $1,251 +88.5%
5 years +69.3% +11.1% $1,693 +76.0%
10 years +186.8% +11.1% $2,868 +316.6%

Northrop Grumman return by calendar year

YearNOCS&P 500 (SPY)Difference
2026 to date -1.0% +11.7% -12.7%
2025 +23.6% +17.7% +5.9%
2024 +1.9% +24.9% -23.0%
2023 -12.8% +26.2% -39.0%
2022 +43.0% -18.2% +61.2%
2021 +29.3% +28.7% +0.6%
2020 -9.9% +18.4% -28.3%
2019 +42.7% +31.2% +11.5%
2018 -19.0% -4.6% -14.4%
2017 +33.9% +21.7% +12.2%
2016 +25.2% +12.0% +13.2%

Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.

See also: NOC financials · NOC valuation

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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.