Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

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.

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Financial Performance

Total sales increased to $10.218B, a 7% increase YoY, with product sales growing by 9% to $8.076B. This growth was seen across all four sectors, indicating strong demand for Northrop Grumman's offerings.

Operating income rose to $1.090B, a 13% increase YoY, driven by a $49 million increase in segment operating income and a $47 million decrease in unallocated corporate expenses. This indicates improved operational efficiency and cost management.

The effective tax rate increased to 18.0% from 17.7% in the prior year period, primarily due to higher interest expense on unrecognized tax benefits. This indicates potential future tax liabilities.

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