NOC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield
NOC has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 9.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
11,421 M | 4.76% | 33.28% |
| TDG NYSE Transdigm |
67,427 M | 6.90% | 16.62% |
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25,940 M | 1.34% | 14.70% |
| RHM XETRA Rheinmetall |
55,101 M | 0.99% | 15.02% |
| LDO MI Leonardo S.p.A. |
33,135 M | 1.22% | 10.22% |
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25,247 M | 2.36% | 6.90% |
| ACLN SW Accelleron Industries |
8,775 M | 1.74% | 6.90% |
| LMT NYSE Lockheed Martin |
130,776 M | 2.65% | 4.19% |
| AM PA Dassault Aviation |
26,778 M | 1.72% | 5.11% |
| HO PA Thales S.A. |
55,427 M | 1.81% | 4.77% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMBJ NYSE Embraer S.A. |
11,555 M | 315.20% | 100.0% |
| GE NYSE GE Aerospace |
362,109 M | 93.98% | 100.0% |
| TDG NYSE Transdigm |
67,427 M | 73.55% | 100.0% |
| HWM NYSE Howmet Aerospace |
114,867 M | 60.42% | 100.0% |
| SAF PA Safran |
155,945 M | 58.16% | 100.0% |
| LDO MI Leonardo S.p.A. |
33,135 M | 53.69% | 99.0% |
| BS6 SG YANGZIJIANG SHIPBLDG HLDGS |
11,421 M | 44.39% | 99.0% |
| RHM XETRA Rheinmetall |
55,101 M | 36.65% | 100.0% |
| HAG XETRA Hensoldt |
10,406 M | 23.01% | 100.0% |
| AIR PA Airbus SE |
172,999 M | 22.46% | 99.0% |
NOC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-17 | Quarterly | 2.47 | +6.9% | 0.44% |
| 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-23 | 2026-03-11 | Quarterly | 2.31 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-17 | Quarterly | 2.31 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-17 | Quarterly | 2.31 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-18 | Quarterly | 2.31 | +12.1% | 0.48% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-19 | Quarterly | 2.06 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-18 | Quarterly | 2.06 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-18 | Quarterly | 2.06 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2024-05-24 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-06-12 | Quarterly | 2.06 | +10.2% | 0.44% |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-13 | Quarterly | 1.87 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2023-11-24 | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-13 | Quarterly | 1.87 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2023-08-25 | 2023-08-28 | 2023-09-13 | Quarterly | 1.87 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2023-05-26 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-14 | Quarterly | 1.87 | +8.1% | 0.43% |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-15 | Quarterly | 1.73 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2022-11-25 | 2022-11-28 | 2022-12-14 | Quarterly | 1.73 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2022-08-26 | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-14 | Quarterly | 1.73 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-15 | Quarterly | 1.73 | +10.2% | 0.37% |
| 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-16 | Quarterly | 1.57 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2021-11-26 | 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-15 | Quarterly | 1.57 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2021-08-27 | 2021-08-30 | 2021-09-15 | Quarterly | 1.57 | 0% | 0.43% |
NOC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NOC's dividend yield is 1.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 9.40 USD by the current share price of 547.58.
As of July 2026, NOC paid a dividend of 9.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-01 and the payout was 2.47 USD.
NOC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NOC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NOC for the next payments are between 2.504 (+1.4%) and 2.605 (+5.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.85%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 2.47 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Northrop Grumman (NOC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Northrop Grumman (NOC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NOC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.85% per year. Strong growth: NOC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NOC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.79%. If you bought NOC's shares at 337.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (9.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.79% of your original purchase price.
NOC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Northrop Grumman has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NOC's 1.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NOC is 25.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
NOC's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NOC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-22 02:37 UTC