Form 8-K · Current report
Northrop Grumman 8-K, filed Oct 20, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001133421
- Accession no.
- 0001133421-26-000037
Summary
Northrop Grumman reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $11.1 billion, up 7 percent from a year earlier, with net earnings of $1.1 billion, or $7.89 per diluted share, net awards of $16.4 billion, and backlog of $109.6 billion, and raised its 2026 guidance for segment operating income and MTM-adjusted EPS. Chair and CEO Kathy Warden said the record backlog, portfolio and investments will continue to drive sales and earnings growth, as reflected in the company's 2027 outlook.
Key points
- Third-quarter 2026 sales rose 7 percent to $11.1 billion, with Aeronautics Systems up 14 percent and Defense Systems up 12 percent.
- Net awards totaled $16.4 billion for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5x, and backlog rose to $109.6 billion.
- Operating margin rate was 11.4 percent, with a segment operating margin rate of 12.1 percent.
- 2026 guidance was raised, with segment operating income up $65 million and MTM-adjusted EPS up $0.70 at the midpoint.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 20, 2026, Northrop Grumman Corporation issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, under the heading “Northrop Grumman Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results.” The earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99. ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99 Earnings Release dated October 20, 2026 (furnished) 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) Exhibit 99: EX-99 2 noc-09302026xearningsrelea.htm EARNINGS RELEASE Exhibit 99 News Release Contact: Katie Young (Media) 908-520-9948…
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