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This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

Northrop Grumman (NOC-N) has been performing well with almost 20% returns over the past 10 years. The company is benefiting from tensions in the Middle East, Ukraine, and China, which are encouraging defense spending. However, some experts have concerns about the complexity of its projects and fixed price contracts during inflationary times. While demand for its products remains strong, the valuation may be considered too high.

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Fair Value
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Returns almost 20% over the past 10 years. A great, long-term chart. Are tensions in the Middle East, Ukraine and China encourage defense spending. So it's a growth story. Enjoys insider spending.

(Analysts’ price target is $516.19)
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(A Top Pick Jul 25/23, Down 3%)

Has since sold shares. Not a consistent business. Indirect proxy on US military spending, but business not performing. Very complex projects that capital intensive, and hard to make profits. Fixed price contracts during inflationary times is hard on the business. 

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(A Top Pick Jul 25/23, Up 5%)

Demand for products strong given emphasis on defensive technology (geopolitical tensions). Does not own shares anymore. Not a concern with fundamentals - but seeing better value in other names. ~87% of revenue from US government - very stable. However, valuation too high. 

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(A Top Pick Mar 28/23, Up 3%)

The US defence budget is not constrained by the overall US budget. They're upgrading through their stealth bomber and their space program are drivers. They had an issue with a fixed contract. However, NOC gets access to US defence spending, the highest historically in the world. The only negative is that you have to buy this in inflated US dollars.

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Defense is a moat oligopoly with barriers to entry. NOC owns long US Defence Dept. contracts and they own the intellectual property of their defence technology. They operate in 4 segments like space and defence which are predictable and stable. Revenues are stable; 86% of sales are with the US government. They have an $80 billion backlog. Shares pulled back 24% from last year's peaked, but have stabilized. They're grinding through a $1.2 billion cost overrun of the B-21 bomber, fixed-price contract. But a catalyst in 2024 is them likely getting the contract to build the next generation of fight jets. Shares offer returns of 13% compounded historically.

(Analysts’ price target is $489.88)
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Off nearly 20% YTD because investors fear spending restraints on defence by Washington.

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Northrop Grumman

European defence budgets rose after Russia invaded Ukraine. Also, NOC upgraded its B-21 bomber, upgraded its nuclear business as well as its space program. They buy back shares and consistently grow their dividend. Good management that benefits from steady government contracts.

(Analysts’ price target is $504.71)

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They will have a great year. People underestimate how much money we're spending on defending Ukraine against Russia, and there will be more spending to re-arm them.

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It has fallen so far, especially compared to peers Lockheed and Raytheon (both of which he likes). Would buy at these levels.

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Allan Tong’s Discover Picks We live an uncertain world. The Russian invasion of Ukraine 11 months ago sparked a rally in defence stocks that continues to this day. Before the Russian war, NOC shares were toiling beneath $400, but then soared as high as $556.27 last fall. Shares now hover around $500. Its PE has climbed accordingly from 9.8x to 15.67x in that period, though has now settled down to 14.25x. (The median average over five years is 15.69x.) Still reasonable. Read 3 Reopening Stocks for China’s Return for our full analysis.
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Leader in defense technologies. Believes demand for military equipment growing as global tensions rise. Strong management team and financials.
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Up 37% this year. They own a vast defence portfolio in air, land, sea, space and cyber, all areas that the Pentagon spends in. NOC leads in drones and long-range stealth bombers. Two weeks ago they rolled out the new-generation B-21 bomber. The Russian war has created a big bull market in defence, but little NOC hardware is being sold to Ukraine. Shares rallied anyway as Washington pumped defence spending. NOC trades at a reasonable 21x PE.
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Lockheed martin earnings were spectacular which may auger well for Northrup.
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Is trading at an all-time high above all its moving averages and at a reasonable valuation.
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It has done well and is trading better than 95% of the companies in the S&P. It is sadly because of the conflict in Ukraine and the growing demand for upgrading defense systems as well as building new ones. There is an increase in defense budgets going forward. A very diversified company. Buy 11, Hold 6, Sell 1 (Analysts’ price target is $499.06)
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Northrop Grumman(NOC-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 3

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 3

Stockchase rating for Northrop Grumman is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Northrop Grumman(NOC-N) Frequently Asked Questions

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On 2024-12-03, Northrop Grumman (NOC-N) stock closed at a price of $486.27.