Sector: Industrials|Industry: Aerospace & Defense|Market Cap: $68.14B|Employees: 101K
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. They provide a wide range of products, services, and solutions, primarily to the U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence community. The company is a major provider of space systems, military aircraft, and advanced weapons, with a focus on advanced technologies and digital transformation, and has a global presence.
Q1 2024 sales increased by 9% year-over-year to $10.133 billion, driven by higher sales at all four sectors, reflecting strong demand for products and services. Aeronautics Systems saw the highest growth at 18%.
Operating income increased by 13% year-over-year to $1.071 billion, and operating margin rate increased to 10.6%, primarily due to higher segment operating income and a benefit from the FAS/CAS operating adjustment.
The effective tax rate increased to 16.5% from 15.6% in the prior year period, primarily due to higher interest expense on unrecognized tax benefits, partially offset by benefits for research credits and foreign derived intangible income.