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Northrop Grumman is a diversified defense contractor providing aeronautics, defense, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program, produces autonomous and piloted aircraft such as Global Hawk drones and the new B-21 bomber, and maintains and upgrades numerous military aircraft. Defense systems makes artillery and missile ammunition and guidance systems, long-range missiles, and missile defense systems. Mission systems creates and integrates a variety of radar, navigation, and communication systems for avionics, weapons control, and countermeasures on a range of platforms from helicopters to destroyers. Space systems produces satellites, sensors, space structures, and rocket motors.

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Northrop Grumman Increases Quarterly Dividend From $2.06 To $2.31/Share

Northrop Grumman's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.71 million shares sold short, which is 1.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Northrop Grumman Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Northrop Grumman has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Northrop Grumman's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Northrop Grumman's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.83%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is Northrop Grumman Gaining or Losing Market Support?

In the high-stakes race to shape America's next-gen missile shield, Wall Street's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45149289/golden-dome-fever-lockheed-raytheon-northrop-brace-for-a-missile-defense-windfall">"Golden Dome" trio</a> &#8211; Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) &#8211; are all chasing glory.
While the Pentagon's checkbook opens wide for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), only one stock is quietly preparing for a technical breakout that could catch the Street off guard.
Forget who's winning the contract battle &#8211; when it comes to the charts, Northrop Grumman is the one preparing for liftoff.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Northrop Grumman (NOC): The Bearish Chart That's Hiding A Bullish Surprise</h2>
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On the surface, NOC looks anything but ready to rally. This month, it's down over 10%, trading below its five, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) &#8211; a textbook bearish picture.
Its MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is negative at 4.60, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 42.92, drifting in weak territory.
But here's the twist: NOC's 50-day SMA is just a hair below the 200-day SMA ($494.29 vs. 496.11). One solid up week and we could see a Golden Cross, the bullish technical pattern where the 50-day SMA overtakes the 200-day &#8211; often seen as a launchpad for momentum traders.
So while NOC looks bruised, it might just be the classic case of last to fall, first to fly.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lockheed Martin (LMT): Strong, But Not Strong Enough</h2>
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Lockheed's role in the Dome is rock solid &#8211; THAAD, PAC-3, and command systems are all in its orbit. Its stock is technically bullish, with the price above the eight, 20 and 50-day SMAs and a MACD of 3.93 confirming positive momentum. RSI? A comfortable 55.22.
LMT's 200-day SMA is still far above at $511.65, while the stock trades at $473.16. In other words, this bird's flying &#8211; but not close to a Golden Cross.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RTX Corp (RTX): Already Crossed, Already Priced In</h2>
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RTX is the strongest performer by far: up 23% over the past year and trading above all major SMAs, including the 200-day (now at $122.82). RSI is 56.48 and MACD is 0.46 &#8211; both bullish signals.
But here's the kicker: RTX&#8217;s bullish move indicates that optimism regarding the company could be already priced in. The excitement? In the rearview mirror. For traders hunting the next big technical signal, RTX might be yesterday's headline.
The Pentagon's budget may favor all three Golden Dome names &#8211; but when it comes to technical fireworks, Northrop Grumman is the one to watch. A Golden Cross is right around the corner. If momentum shifts, this underdog could suddenly look a lot less grounded.
So while RTX coasts and Lockheed cruises, NOC is quietly loading for launch.
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With Washington sharpening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/defense">its defense focus</a>, JPMorgan analyst Seth Seifman says investors shouldn't sleep on the potential scale of the so-called "Golden Dome.&#8221; A Donald Trump-era vision that could redefine America's missile shield from the ground to space.
While still nebulous in detail, the initiative is gaining real fiscal teeth: about 17% of the proposed $150 billion defense reconciliation bill is aimed at Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), with much of the anticipated growth likely landing in the pockets of familiar defense primes.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lockheed Designs, Raytheon Builds, Northrop Connects</h2>
Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Raytheon or Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) are all angling for central roles in the architecture, says Seifman.
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<li>Lockheed expects the Golden Dome to fall into three buckets and it&#8217;s positioning itself as a top architect:
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<li>ground systems like THAAD and PAC-3, </li>
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<li>an overarching command-and-control web</li>
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<li>Meanwhile, Raytheon says it has all the "building blocks" for the program. It is touting proven systems like Patriot, NASAMS and next-gen radars.</li>
<li>And Northrop, never one to miss a classified memo, is pushing to embed its IBCS system deep into the Dome&#8217;s core.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Space Race Heats Up Above The Dome</h2>
But the real intrigue might be above the clouds. Seifman notes that while missile defense budgets typically exclude space, the surveillance backbone depends heavily on advanced satellites. That's where the stakes rise &#8211; and so do the challengers. 
Reuters recently reported that a consortium including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/spacex">SpaceX</a>, Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Anduril is targeting the space layer of the Dome, where funding is set to balloon.
Also quietly gearing up is L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), which has scored awards across all tracking layer tranches and sees its satellite bets paying off big.
The Golden Dome could be the next big thing for defense investors &#8211; if you pick the right orbit.
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Golden Dome Fever: Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop Brace For Missile Defense Windfall

Investors ditched their worries last week, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">some ETFs exploited the increased euphoria</a> full tilt.
ETF Weekly Performance Highlights:
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>):
SMH jumped 13% last week, fueled by a spectacular rally in chip stocks. Investor optimism over AI, cloud computing, and tenacious demand for semiconductors fueled the meteoric surge of this ETF.
Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBC#NYSE">BBC</a>): BBC rose 7%, with the biotech industry regaining some much-needed mojo. Investors seemed happy to roll the dice on clinical trial breakthroughs, ignoring the industry&#8217;s typical volatility.
Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TESL#NYSE">TESL</a>): TESL surged 31.2% in its strongest week in months. Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock jumped after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44974342/elon-musks-wealth-skyrockets-by-billions-as-tesla-stock-rallies-after-billionaire-ceo-steps-back-from-doge">Elon Musk promised to dial back his time with the government</a> and shift his focus back to the EV behemoth, music to Tesla shareholders&#8217; ears.
Invesco S&amp;P 500 High Beta ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHB#NYSE">SPHB</a>): SPHB gained 11.5% as risk appetite roared back. High-beta stocks, the market&#8217;s resident drama queens, were once again popular with investors seeking momentum.
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>): IBIT gained 9.2%, benefiting from Bitcoin&#8217;s recovery and renewed optimism about crypto. Hodl (&#8220;Hold on for dear life&#8221;), it seems, remains a lifestyle choice.
What Happened Last Week
While ETFs led the dance, overall market sentiment also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/45022314/wall-street-recovers-dollar-steadies-as-trump-tempers-trade-fight-signals-support-for-powell-this-week-in-markets">received a much-needed dose of adrenaline</a>.
Markets regained their groove as investor anxiety over the U.S.–China trade war eased. The Trump administration signaled the possibility of tariff reductions, and China considered putting some levies on hold, according to reports. Never one to pass up a headline, President Donald Trump assured investors he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which eased concerns over central bank autonomy.
The S&amp;P 500 has clawed back almost 80% of its post-April 2 &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; sell-off. Earlier sell-offs in Treasuries and the dollar also halted, as investors adopted a risk-on sentiment.
But beneath the surface, warning lights continue to flash:
U.S. private sector growth<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44952395/us-business-activity-growth-slows-in-april-as-services-suffer-tariff-shock-markets-rally-as-trade-war-cools"> moderated to a 16-month low</a>. Consumer sentiment saw the worst three-month slump since the 1990 recession.
Inflation expectations jumped to levels not seen since &#8220;Eye of the Tiger&#8221; was the chart-topper.
In the stock world, ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) posted a 20% weekly gain on robust earnings, and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) dropped 15% after scaling back its 2025 outlook. Tesla shares, meanwhile, had their largest weekly jump since November following Musk&#8217;s pledge to spend less time with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and focus more on making electric vehicles.
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Action this week will be paramount, with high-profile earnings from Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). In addition, look for a data dump: the initial peek at Q1 GDP, the Fed&#8217;s favored inflation gauge for March, and the April jobs report.
Markets may have flown high last week, but this week may be an entire different ball game.
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<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) stock tumbled 14.92% after the company issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint below estimates. Analysts changed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45013364" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their price forecasts</a>.</li>
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Investor risk appetite rebounded over the week as the U.S. administration signaled a de-escalation in trade tensions with China. President Donald Trump also reassured markets that he has no intention of firing Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44977395/trump-backs-off-firing-powell-after-walmart-target-ceos-warn-him-of-empty-store-shelves">Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.</a>
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The sell-off that had weighed on U.S. Treasuries and the dollar the previous weeks came to a halt, as investors found reassurance in the central bank's independence.
The S&amp;P 500 has now recouped nearly 80% of the losses suffered since the post–April 2 "Liberation Day" downturn.
Yet, recent business and consumer surveys paint a less optimistic picture. U.S. private sector growth slowed in April to its weakest pace in 16 months, according to flash <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44952395/us-business-activity-growth-slows-in-april-as-services-suffer-tariff-shock-markets-rally-as-trade-war-cools">Purchasing Managers' Index data.</a> 
Business expectations for the year ahead have dropped to near-COVID-19 pandemic lows, while prices for goods and services rose at the fastest pace in over a year, particularly in manufacturing, where tariffs are playing a key role in driving costs higher.
Consumer sentiment also deteriorated sharply. The University of Michigan's gauge fell 8% this month, with expectations down 32% since January — the steepest three-month drop since the 1990 recession. One-year inflation expectations surged from 5% to 6.5%, the highest since 1981, while long-term inflation expectations rose from 4.1% to 4.4%.
Among individual stocks, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) led the S&amp;P 500 with a 20% weekly gain on strong earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44986106/servicenows-1q-reflects-no-material-signs-of-strain-from-tariff-related-macro-uncertainties-analysts-raise-price-targets">and upbeat forward guidance</a>. In contrast, Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) fell 15% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44965915/northrop-grummans-strategic-edge-lies-in-classified-space-and-electronic-warfare-programs-but-market-focused-on-short-term-issues-analyst">cutting its 2025 outlook.</a>
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) posted its biggest weekly rally since early November 2024, despite underwhelming earnings. Investors cheered Elon Musk's pledge to reduce his involvement in Dogecoin and refocus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44974342/elon-musks-wealth-skyrockets-by-billions-as-tesla-stock-rallies-after-billionaire-ceo-steps-back-from-doge">on leading the EV company.</a>
Looking ahead, macroeconomic data and earnings will dominate the headlines next week. 
Four members of the Magnificent Seven will report earnings next week, with Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) set for Wednesday, followed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) on Thursday.
Thursday brings the release of the advance estimate for first-quarter GDP and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge for March, followed on Friday by the closely watched April jobs report, offering fresh clues on how tariffs are affecting the labor market.
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Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $547 to $525.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $525

On Wednesday, Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald J. Epstein reiterated the Buy rating on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/noc/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowering the price forecast from $585 to $550.</a>
On Tuesday, the firm reported first-quarter revenue of $9.47 billion, missing analyst&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates</a>&nbsp;of $9.94 billion, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The aerospace and defense company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $6.06 per share,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44922326/northrop-grumman-stock-tumbles-on-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-lowered-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> missing analyst estimates of $6.26 per share.</a>
The analyst notes that, in the coming years, Northrop Grumman is moving forward with the 21-aircraft low-rate initial production phase. The company will navigate the limitations on units 22 through 40, and the broader investment picture shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked, he added.
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The market might be too focused on short-term issues and missing the long-term strategic value of Northrop Grumman&#8217;s portfolio, which is strongly aligned with key defense priorities such as Sentinel, GPI, classified space programs, and electronic warfare.
The analyst writes that it is very likely that the FY26 President&#8217;s Budget Request will include funding for additional B-21 bombers.
Epstein revised the earnings per share estimates downward to account for the impact of B-21 program-related charges on the margins within the Aeronautics segment.
While this pressure on margins is expected to weigh on overall profitability, the negative effect may be partially cushioned by the company's ongoing share repurchase activity, the analyst writes.
As a result, the EPS forecast for 2025 has been reduced to $25.20 from the previous estimate of $28.20, reflecting the inclusion of a $477 million pre-tax charge.
The 2026 estimate has been revised to $28.10 from $28.80. The 2027 projection has been lowered to $29.50 from $30.80.
Price Action: Northrop Grumman shares are trading higher by 1.26% to $469.94 at last check Wednesday.
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Northrop Grumman's Flight Path Recalculated: Analyst Trims Forecast, Reiterates Buy

Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) shares are trading higher after the company announced a collaboration with Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44941795">AI-powered combat vehicles</a>.
What To Know: Palantir teased the partnership in a <a href="https://twitter.com/PalantirTech/status/1914757613918601479">trailer-style video</a> on X, hinting at work on its Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program alongside Northrop Grumman and other major defense contractors.
The other defense contractors include Anduril Industries, L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), &nbsp;Sierra Nevada Corporation,&nbsp;World Wide Technology, and&nbsp;Pacific Defense Strategies.
The TITAN system is a mobile ground station that provides real-time data processing and targeting support, representing Palantir's expansion from software into integrated defense hardware. The company delivered the first TITAN units to the Army earlier this year.
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PLTR Price Action: At the time of writing, Palantir shares are trading 8.75% higher at $102.24, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Palantir Shares Climb After Northrop Grumman Collab Teased on X

RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $575 to $550.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $550

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NOC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Northrop Grumman. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 77% leaning bullish and 11% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $198,593, and 6 are calls, amounting to $397,180.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $400.0 and $510.0 for Northrop Grumman, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Northrop Grumman's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Northrop Grumman's whale activity within a strike price range from $400.0 to $510.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Northrop Grumman Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
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<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
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<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
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<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$219.0K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
<td align="right">178</td>
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<td>NOC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$23.0</td>
<td>$25.77</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
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<td>NOC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.8</td>
<td>$56.4</td>
<td>$58.0</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
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<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.0</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$25.0</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td align="right">304</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
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<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td align="right">689</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
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<h3>About Northrop Grumman</h3>
Northrop Grumman Corp is a diversified company which is aligned in four operating sectors, which also comprise our reportable segments namely Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The aerospace segment designs and builds military aircraft, including the F-35, Global Hawk drones, and the B-21 bomber. Defense systems develops artillery, missile systems, and missile defense technologies. Mission systems focuses on radar, navigation, and communication systems, while space systems manufactures satellites, sensors, and rocket motors.
In light of the recent options history for Northrop Grumman, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Northrop Grumman</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 964,250, the NOC's price is up by 1.78%, now at $472.35. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 92 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Northrop Grumman</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $574.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Northrop Grumman with a target price of $625. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from RBC Capital has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $575. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Northrop Grumman, targeting a price of $600. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Northrop Grumman with a target price of $550. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs upgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $521. 
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Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $600 to $550.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $550

Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $557 to $540.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $540

UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintains Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $583 to $571.

UBS Maintains Buy on Northrop Grumman, Lowers Price Target to $571

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) is rolling in tanks while Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is laying down cloud cables &#8211; and right now, the battlefield is tilting in favor of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/news">the war-tech disruptor</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TITAN on Wheels: Palantir's AI-Powered Military Push</h2>
Palantir, known for its mysterious data-crunching prowess, recently revealed a blockbuster collaboration with a who&#8217;s who of defense contractors &#8211; Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Anduril Industries, and L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) &#8211; on a futuristic AI-powered combat vehicle. Think battlefield brains on wheels. This is part of the company's TITAN (Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node) program, which has officially graduated from PowerPoint promises to delivering mobile battle stations to the Army. Yes, they arrived on time and under budget—something rarely said in defense contracting.
The TITAN trucks come armed with satellite-fed AI smarts, rolling Palantir's software directly into the heart of kinetic operations. It&#8217;s not just software anymore—Palantir is flexing as a full-fledged defense prime.
And Wall Street has noticed.
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Palantir stock, up 25% year to date and technically bullish across the board, is trading comfortably above its eight, 20-, 50- and even 200-day moving averages.
The $93.99 price tag may not buy you a tank, but it does scream market confidence. Analysts and algorithms alike are tagging Palantir as locked, loaded and ready for more upside.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dubai Dreams: Microsoft Bets On Middle East Cloud Dominance</h2>
Microsoft, on the other hand, is making its big AI push in a very different theater &#8211; data centers. The tech giant just inked a $544 million hyperscaler deal with UAE telco du to be the lead tenant in a massive new data fortress in Dubai, <a href="https://totaltele.com/du-and-microsoft-sign-ae-2-billion-hyperscaler-deal/">reported</a> Total Telecom. The facility promises cloud scale, digital sovereignty and all the Azure goodness multinationals can handle.
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The deal is politically impressive and strategically sound &#8211; but technically, Microsoft stock is waving a red flag. Down over 12% year to date and dragging below its short, medium and long-term moving averages, the software titan is looking bearish for now. While the deal in Dubai could set the stage for a bullish reversal, current technical indicators suggest the stock's momentum is still cooling.
In short, while Microsoft is busy building castles in the cloud, Palantir is deploying mobile command centers. One is selling virtual horsepower. The other is quite literally mobilizing it.
Right now, in the clash of Palantir vs. Microsoft, it's clear who&#8217;s bringing the firepower &#8211; both in the field and on the charts.
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Palantir Rolls Out Tanks, Microsoft Builds Clouds - Who's Winning AI's Next Frontier?

Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) CEO Jim Taiclet outlined an ambitious plan to enhance the F-35 fighter jet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44445996/lockheed-martin-shares-sink-after-major-us-air-force-contract-goes-to-boeing-what-to-know">following the company&#8217;s loss</a> of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program contract to Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
What Happened: During Lockheed&#8217;s first quarter of 2025 earnings call on Tuesday, Taiclet said he has challenged his team to deliver &#8220;80% of 6th Gen capability at 50% of the cost&#8221; by applying technologies developed for its NGAD bid to the existing F-35 platform.
&#8220;We are moving forward and moving out on applying all the technologies that we developed for our NGAD bid onto our embedded base of F-35 and F-22,&#8221; Taiclet said, describing his vision as a &#8220;5th generation plus concept&#8221; for the F-35.
The aerospace giant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44922218/lockheed-martin-posts-strong-q1-says-maintained-2025-guidance-doesnt-include-tariff-impact">reported strong first-quarter results</a> with earnings per share of $7.28, beating analyst estimates by $0.97, and revenue of $17.96 billion, up 4.47% year-over-year.
Lockheed maintained its full-year guidance despite tariff challenges and the NGAD decision, projecting $73.75-74.75 billion in revenue and $27.00-27.30 in earnings per share. The company returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44922218/lockheed-martin-posts-strong-q1-says-maintained-2025-guidance-doesnt-include-tariff-impact">share repurchases during the quarter</a>.
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Why It Matters: The March F-47 contract award to Boeing represented a significant setback for Lockheed, with Reuters reporting the deal could be worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44445996/lockheed-martin-shares-sink-after-major-us-air-force-contract-goes-to-boeing-what-to-know">hundreds of billions of dollars over its multi-decade lifetime</a>. This followed Lockheed&#8217;s elimination from consideration for the Navy&#8217;s next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter.
Despite these challenges, Taiclet emphasized the F-35&#8217;s continued importance. With approximately 1,100 aircraft already delivered and a projected global fleet exceeding 3,500, he positioned the F-35 as the &#8220;quarterback&#8221; in future air combat operations.
&#8220;We think we can get most of the way to 6th Gen at half the cost,&#8221; Taiclet said.
The company also highlighted recent contract wins worth up to $10 billion for missile systems, including Precision Strike Missiles, THAAD, and JASSM/LRASM.
Price Action: Lockheed Martin stock closed at $462.08 on Tuesday, up 0.82% for the day. In pre-market trading, the stock was up an additional 0.85% at $466.00. Year to date, however, the stock is down 4.18%.
LMT trails key U.S. rivals—Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), and Boeing on the momentum metric, with the stock showing a negative price trend over the medium to long term. However, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, LMT still exhibits a positive short-term price trend. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) has revealed a collaboration with major defense contractors on an artificial intelligence-powered combat vehicle, connected to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44190445/palantir-delivers-ai-powered-battle-stations-to-us-army-stock-now-comparable-to-tesla-circa-2015-analyst">Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node program</a>.
What Happened: The data analytics company teased the project through social media, showcasing what appears to be a rugged military vehicle developed alongside Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Anduril Industries, L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), Sierra Nevada Corporation, World Wide Technology, and Pacific Defense Strategies.
The TITAN system represents Palantir&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44190445/palantir-delivers-ai-powered-battle-stations-to-us-army-stock-now-comparable-to-tesla-circa-2015-analyst">expansion as a prime defense contractor</a>, moving beyond software into integrated hardware solutions. Palantir delivered the system&#8217;s first mobile battle stations to the Army earlier this year, meeting time and budget requirements according to company executives.
Each TITAN system consists of a lightweight industrial truck and trailer, powered by Palantir&#8217;s artificial intelligence that gathers data from multiple sources, including satellites. 
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Why It Matters: This collaboration aligns with Palantir&#8217;s recent work on Hivemind technology with Shield AI, enabling autonomous threat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42362578/ai-driven-defense-palantirs-new-partnership-with-shield-ai-aims-for-scalable-precision-solutions">detection without human control</a>. The partnership reflects the broader defense industry trend of combining AI software with specialized hardware to create integrated systems for faster battlefield decision-making.
Palantir has significantly expanded its defense footprint recently, finalizing a deal with NATO in March for its Maven Smart System, which enhances <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44792590/palantir-stock-jumps-9-after-nato-adopts-ai-system-for-military-ops">military intelligence fusion and targeting capabilities</a>. The company&#8217;s stock has surged over 300% in the past year as investors anticipate continued growth from both defense contracts and commercial AI applications.
Price Action: Palantir stock closed at $93.99 on Tuesday, up 3.51%. In after-hours trading, it rose 4.12% to $97.86. Year to date, the stock is up 25%.
Palantir shows strong momentum and growth potential, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking, but faces weak valuation and a negative short- to medium-term price trend. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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