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Yield 12m 1.62%
Dividends per Share 12m 8.24
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 7.26%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.39%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.64%
Payout Ratio 31.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.9%
Total Return 12m: 20.36%
#44 in Group
Total Return 5y: 71.18%
#54 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NOC 74,143m 1.62% 2.64%
TDG 73,644m 5.80% 26.9%
RHM 61,552m 1.46% 25.8%
ACLN 5,858m 5.09% 9.13%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
NOC 74,143m 7.26% 31.6%
HWM 50,899m 76.9% 11.5%
TDG 73,644m 59.5% 2.20%
SAF 96,853m 50.4% 56.3%

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NOC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-03 2.06 0.44%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-18 Quarterly 2.06 0.42%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-18 Quarterly 2.06 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 0.41%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-13 Quarterly 1.87 0.4%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-13 Quarterly 1.87 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 0.37%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-14 Quarterly 1.73 0.33%
2022-08-26 2022-08-29 2022-09-14 Quarterly 1.73 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 0.4%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-15 Quarterly 1.57 0.45%
2021-08-27 2021-08-30 2021-09-15 Quarterly 1.57 0.43%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-16 Quarterly 1.57 8.3% 0.43%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-17 Quarterly 1.45 0.48%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-16 Quarterly 1.45 0.47%
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-16 Quarterly 1.45 0.42%
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-17 Quarterly 1.45 9.8% 0.43%
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-11 Quarterly 1.32
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-18 Quarterly 1.32
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-25 Quarterly 1.32
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-19 Quarterly 1.32 10%
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-13 Quarterly 1.2
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-19 Quarterly 1.2
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-12 Quarterly 1.2
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-06-20 Quarterly 1.2 9.1%
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-21 Quarterly 1.1 10%
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2017-12-20 Quarterly 1
2017-08-24 2017-08-28 2017-09-13 Quarterly 1
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-06-21 Quarterly 1 11.1%
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-22 Quarterly 0.9
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2016-12-21 Quarterly 0.9
2016-08-25 2016-08-29 2016-09-14 Quarterly 0.9
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-22 Quarterly 0.9 12.5%
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-16 Quarterly 0.8
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.8
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-16 Quarterly 0.8
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-17 Quarterly 0.8

NOC Dividend FAQ

Does NOC pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, NOC paid a dividend of 8.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-03.

What is the Dividend Yield of NOC?

As of April 2025, NOC`s dividend yield is 1.62%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.24 USD by the current share price of 533.99.

How often does NOC pay dividends?

NOC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NOC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NOC?

The next ex-dividend date for Northrop Grumman (NOC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of NOC?

NOC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.26% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NOC?

NOC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.64%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Northrop Grumman five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (8.24) divided by the purchase price five years ago (311.95):

What is the Payout Consistency of NOC?

NOC Payout Consistency is 96.9%.
Highly consistent: Northrop Grumman has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NOC have a good Dividend Yield?

NOC`s 1.62% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NOC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NOC is 31.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NOC?

NOC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.39%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

NOC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NOC`s Outstanding Shares?

Northrop Grumman`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.64% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Northrop Grumman ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2011-03-31 with a factor of 10000:9035. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.11.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 323,000,000
2010 301,000,000 -6.81%
2011 282,000,000 -6.31%
2012 253,000,000 -10.28%
2013 234,000,000 -7.51%
2014 212,000,000 -9.4%
2015 192,000,000 -9.43%
2016 181,000,000 -5.73%
2017 176,000,000 -2.76%
2018 175,000,000 -0.57%
2019 170,000,000 -2.86%
2020 168,000,000 -1.18%
2021 161,000,000 -4.17%
2022 156,000,000 -3.11%
2023 152,000,000 -2.56%
2024 147,000,000 -3.29%