Rating Change
RBC Capital analysts downgraded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) from Outperform to Sector Perform on October 02, 2026.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Downgraded to Sector Perform by RBC Capital
RBC Capital analysts downgraded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) from Outperform to Sector Perform on October 02, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) · downgrade
- Firm
- RBC Capital
- Rating
- Outperform to Sector Perform
- Price at event
- $476.57
- Market capitalization
- $80.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- RBC Capital downgraded Northrop Grumman from Outperform to Sector Perform on October 2, 2026, though the specific reasoning for the downgrade was not disclosed.
Market Context
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $476.56 with a market capitalization of $80.0B. The stock has declined 15.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Northrop Grumman Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Bernstein | Market Perform | N/A |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 08, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 19, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View NOC Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sector Perform rating mean for NOC?
A rating of Sector Perform from RBC Capital reflects the analyst's outlook on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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