BTIG analyst Andre Madrid maintains $Northrop Grumman (NOC.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $565 to $600.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 90.9% and a total average return of 14.9% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Northrop Grumman (NOC.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Following a strong third-quarter earnings performance, Northrop Grumman increased its 2024 earnings per share guidance, influenced by a combination of heightened margin expectations and more favorable non-operating items. It is noted that robust international demand is anticipated to facilitate margin growth.
Northrop Grumman's third-quarter earnings per share and EBIT outperformed expectations, leading to an upward revision, despite revenues coming in slightly below the consensus. While the guidance remains unchanged, and the initial outlook for 2025 revenue growth is projected at 3%-4%. The company has exhibited consistent operational performance with numerous upward revisions in various business segments over the past three quarters. It is showcasing a trajectory of robust growth, improved margins, and enhanced free cash flow generation. Additionally, the company is effectively executing on two of the Department of Defense's highest priority programs that span multiple decades.
Anticipation is set for Defense Systems to experience the most significant growth in the coming years, bolstered by the inclusion of Sentinel and robust demand for ammunition. Additionally, international demand is projected to provide ongoing benefits to both revenue and margins.
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BTIG分析師Andre Madrid維持$諾斯羅普格魯曼 (NOC.US)$買入評級，並將目標價從565美元上調至600美元。
根據TipRanks數據顯示，該分析師近一年總勝率為90.9%，總平均回報率為14.9%。
此外，綜合報道，$諾斯羅普格魯曼 (NOC.US)$近期主要分析師觀點如下：
在表現強勁的第三季度業績之後，諾斯羅普格魯曼提高了2024年每股收益指引，受到增強的利潤率預期和更有利的非營業項目的影響。值得注意的是，預計強勁的國際需求將促進利潤率增長。
諾斯羅普格魯曼的第三季度每股收益和EBIT表現好於預期，導致上調，儘管營收略低於共識。雖然業務指引保持不變，且2025年營收增長初步預計在3%-4%。公司在過去三個季度展示了穩健的運營業績，各業務領域多次上調。它展示了強勁增長、提高利潤率和增強自由現金流生成的軌跡。此外，公司正在有效執行兩個涵蓋多個十年的國防部最高優先級項目。
預計國防系統將在未來幾年經歷最顯著的增長，增強版Sentinel和彈藥強勁需求的推動。此外，國際需求預計將持續爲營收和利潤率帶來持續好處。
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