NYSE trade advice (A): US aerospace & defense stock | 5-7% gain | USA stock trading signal on 22 Oct 2025

Date
October 22, 2025
Analysed By
Naranj Capital Research Desk
Stock Market
NYSE, United States of America

Swing Trading Advice in US Stocks

  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • 590 - 600
  • 630 - 640
  • Below 570
  • 5% – 7%
  • 12 - 14 Days
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    5% – 7%

    12 - 14 Days

  • Buy
    Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Buy
    Range
    590 - 600
  • Target
    630 - 640
  • Stoploss
    Below 570
  • Upside
    Potential
    5% – 7%
  • Trade
    Duration
    12 - 14 Days
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    5% – 7%

    12 - 14 Days

    * Once the first target hit, reset the StopLoss at your buying price.

    Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Stock Overview

  • NYSE code
  • Stock Name
  • Sector
  • 52 Weeks High
  • 52 Weeks Low
  • NOC
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • 640.90
  • 426.24
  • NYSE code NOC
  • Stock Name Northrop Grumman
  • Sector Aerospace & Defense
  • 52 Weeks High 640.90
  • 52 Weeks Low 426.24
  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Q3 FY25 Financials Highlights

    Metric Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2024 QoQ Change YoY Change
    Revenue ($ B) 10.42 10.35 10 0.70% 4.20%
    Operating Income ($ B) 1.24 1.43 1.12 –12.8% 10.90%
    Operating Margin (%) 11.90% 13.80% 11.20% –190 bps +70 bps
    Net Income ($ B) 1.1 1.17 1 –6.3% 10.00%
    Diluted EPS ($) 7.67 8.15 7 –5.9% 9.60%
    Backlog ($ B) 91.45 89.74 80.7 1.90% 13.30%

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

    • Financial Performance: The company’s EPS (earnings per share) was $7.67, beating estimates by 18.7% and up 10% from last year. Revenue was $10.42B, slightly below expectations but grew 4.3% compared to last year. Profit margins improved to 12.3%, and free cash flow rose 72% to $1.26B.
    • Orders & Backlog: Northrop Grumman received $12.2B in new orders, keeping its total backlog at $91.4B. International sales grew 32% from last quarter.
    • Key Programs: The second B-21 Raider aircraft started flight testing, and the IBCS defense system had perfect test results, supporting strong growth next year.
    • 2025 Outlook: EPS guidance increased to $25.65–$26.05, while revenue guidance was slightly lowered to $41.7–$41.9B due to timing of projects. Free cash flow is expected to remain strong at $3.05–$3.35B.
    • 2026 Outlook: The company expects moderate growth, profit margins around 11%, and free cash flow of $3.1–$3.5B, with potential upside from new programs and faster B-21 production.
  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) vs NYSE - Relative Performance

    The image showcases Northrop Grumman's 1-year performance relative to NYSE.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    NOC —   NYSE —

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Price Performance

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Price Performance

    The image showcases Northrop Grumman's 1-year performance relative to NYSE.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    NOC —   NYSE —

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Technical Analysis (Daily)

    Northrop Grumman - Daily Technical Analysis
    Northrop Grumman - Daily Technical Analysis

    • Earlier, the stock underwent a long consolidation phase within a rectangle pattern from October 2022 to July 2025.
    • Following a strong breakout, it rallied to an all-time high near the $640 level.
    • After a sharp correction from the peak, the price has now found support at the trendline and shows signs of a potential rebound from this level.
  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Oscillators

    Indicator Value Zone
    RSI-14 48.43 Neutral
    CCI-14 -132.24 Oversold
    MFI 49.28 Neutral
    ROC -0.94 Negative
    Stochastic %K 22.32 Neutral
    William %R -59.20 Neutral

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

    EMA Value Stock Position
    5 EMA 603.91 Below
    10 EMA 606.70 Below
    20 EMA 605.52 Below
    50 EMA 589.03 Above
    100 EMA 566.40 Above
    200 EMA 538.14 Above

  • Conclusion - Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) Stock Price Forecast

    Based on our short term trading picks in USA stocks, Northrop Grumman stock price target will be USD 630 - USD 640 in the next 12-14 trading sessions.

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  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • 590 - 600
  • 630 - 640
  • Below 570
  • 5% – 7%
  • 12 - 14 Days
  • Buy Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Buy
    Range
    590 - 600
  • Target 630 - 640
  • Stoploss Below 570
  • Upside
    Potential
    5% – 7%
  • Trade
    Duration
    12 - 14 Days
  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • 590 - 600
  • 630 - 640
  • Below 570
  • 5% – 7%
  • 12 - 14 Days
  • Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image

    5% – 7%

    12 - 14 Days

  • Buy
    Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Buy
    Range
    590 - 600
  • Target
    630 - 640
  • Stoploss
    Below 570
  • Upside
    Potential
    5% – 7%
  • Trade
    Duration
    12 - 14 Days
  • Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image

    5% – 7%

    12 - 14 Days

    * Once the first target hit, reset the StopLoss at your buying price.
    * Trade durations are approximate; actual holding period may vary.

    Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Stock Overview

  • NYSE code
  • Stock Name
  • Sector
  • 52 Weeks High
  • 52 Weeks Low
  • NOC
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • 640.90
  • 426.24
  • NYSE code NOC
  • Stock Name Northrop Grumman
  • Sector Aerospace & Defense
  • 52 Weeks High 640.90
  • 52 Weeks Low 426.24
  • Company profile

    Northrop Grumman Corporation, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. It designs and manufactures advanced aircraft, unmanned systems, missiles, and space technologies. The company operates through four key segments: Aeronautics Systems, which focuses on military aircraft and unmanned aerial systems; Defense Systems, which develops missiles, weapons, and modernization solutions; Mission Systems, which provides radar, sensors, cybersecurity, and communication systems; and Space Systems, which offers satellites, launch vehicles, and missile defense technologies. Founded in 1939, Northrop Grumman plays a vital role in advancing defense, security, and space innovation worldwide.

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Q3 FY25 Financials Highlights

    Metric Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2024 QoQ Change YoY Change
    Revenue ($ B) 10.42 10.35 10 0.70% 4.20%
    Operating Income ($ B) 1.24 1.43 1.12 –12.8% 10.90%
    Operating Margin (%) 11.90% 13.80% 11.20% –190 bps +70 bps
    Net Income ($ B) 1.1 1.17 1 –6.3% 10.00%
    Diluted EPS ($) 7.67 8.15 7 –5.9% 9.60%
    Backlog ($ B) 91.45 89.74 80.7 1.90% 13.30%

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

    • Financial Performance: The company’s EPS (earnings per share) was $7.67, beating estimates by 18.7% and up 10% from last year. Revenue was $10.42B, slightly below expectations but grew 4.3% compared to last year. Profit margins improved to 12.3%, and free cash flow rose 72% to $1.26B.
    • Orders & Backlog: Northrop Grumman received $12.2B in new orders, keeping its total backlog at $91.4B. International sales grew 32% from last quarter.
    • Key Programs: The second B-21 Raider aircraft started flight testing, and the IBCS defense system had perfect test results, supporting strong growth next year.
    • 2025 Outlook: EPS guidance increased to $25.65–$26.05, while revenue guidance was slightly lowered to $41.7–$41.9B due to timing of projects. Free cash flow is expected to remain strong at $3.05–$3.35B.
    • 2026 Outlook: The company expects moderate growth, profit margins around 11%, and free cash flow of $3.1–$3.5B, with potential upside from new programs and faster B-21 production.
  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) vs NYSE - Relative Performance

    The image showcases Northrop Grumman's 1-year performance relative to NYSE.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    NOC —   NYSE —

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Price Performance

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Price Performance

    The image showcases Northrop Grumman's 1-year performance relative to NYSE.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    NOC —   NYSE —

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Technical Analysis (Daily)

    Northrop Grumman - Daily Technical Analysis
    Northrop Grumman - Daily Technical Analysis

    • Earlier, the stock underwent a long consolidation phase within a rectangle pattern from October 2022 to July 2025.
    • Following a strong breakout, it rallied to an all-time high near the $640 level.
    • After a sharp correction from the peak, the price has now found support at the trendline and shows signs of a potential rebound from this level.
  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Oscillators

    Indicator Value Zone
    RSI-14 48.43 Neutral
    CCI-14 -132.24 Oversold
    MFI 49.28 Neutral
    ROC -0.94 Negative
    Stochastic %K 22.32 Neutral
    William %R -59.20 Neutral

  • Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) - Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

    EMA Value Stock Position
    5 EMA 603.91 Below
    10 EMA 606.70 Below
    20 EMA 605.52 Below
    50 EMA 589.03 Above
    100 EMA 566.40 Above
    200 EMA 538.14 Above

  • Conclusion - Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) Stock Price Forecast

    Based on our short term trading picks in USA stocks, Northrop Grumman stock price target will be USD 630 - USD 640 in the next 12-14 trading sessions.

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