- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Lower volatility than the market (beta -0.10)
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
Green day on Monday for Northrop Grumman Corporation
(Updated on Jul 13, 2026)
The Northrop Grumman Corporation stock price gained 0.406% on the last trading day (Monday, 13th Jul 2026), rising from $539.63 to $541.82. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.62% from a day low at $536.85 to a day high of $545.54. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 8.36% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 74 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 530 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $286.99 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -15.11% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $408.19 and $490.22 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
NOC Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Northrop Grumman Corporation stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $543.51. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $536.70. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, June 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 9.23%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Northrop Grumman Corporation stock
Northrop Grumman Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $539.22 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $8.69 between high and low, or 1.62%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.83%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $521.88 (-3.68%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 9 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (NOC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 14th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 14th we expect Northrop Grumman Corporation to open at $541.40, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $534.99 and $548.65, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$13.66 (+/-2.55%) up or down from last closing price. If Northrop Grumman Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.55% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $539.22 (0.48%) than the resistance at $549.01 (1.33%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Earnings coming up
Northrop Grumman Corporation will release earnings BMO on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $6.81. We will update the financials statements for Northrop Grumman Corporation, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 5.21% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Northrop Grumman Corporation stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive, despite the stock being in a falling trend, we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
1.928
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 14, 2026 - $541.40 ( 0.0769%).
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NOC Performance
Trading levels for NOC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 550.09 | 1.53% |
| R2 | 546.77 | 0.91% |
| R1 | 544.72 | 0.536% |
| Price | 541.82 | |
| S1 | 538.08 | -0.690% |
| S2 | 536.03 | -1.07% |
| S3 | 532.71 | -1.68% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 611.13 | 12.79% |
| R2 | 563.68 | 4.03% |
| R1 | 549.01 | 1.33% |
| Price | 541.82 | |
| S1 | 539.22 | -0.480% |
| S2 | 536.59 | -0.97% |
| S3 | 521.50 | -3.75% |
NOC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $2.47 | 0.447% |
| 2 | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | $2.31 | 0.332% |
| 3 | Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | $2.31 | 0.408% |
| 4 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $2.31 | 0.390% |
| 5 | May 20, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $2.31 | 0.488% |
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