Northrop Grumman shares dip despite strong fourth quarter revenue as 2026 outlook misses expectations
Northrop Grumman reported strong quarterly growth but issued 2026 revenue guidance below analyst estimates. The outlook led to a slight share price decline.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation reported higher fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as robust demand for arms continued. The Falls Church, Virginia-based defense contractor posted revenue of $11.71 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of approximately 10% from the prior year. Despite these gains, Northrop Grumman Corporationshares were down 0.5% in trading today after the company issued 2026 sales guidance that fell short of analyst expectations.
