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Northrop Grumman Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates and Raises 2026 Outlook

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Key Facts

1Northrop Grumman raised its 2026 profit forecast driven by robust demand for defense equipment.
2The company reported a record backlog of orders amid increasing global defense spending.

Northrop Grumman reported third-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $7.89, beating analyst expectations of $7.19. Reuters reported that the company generated $11.1 billion in sales during the period, leading management to raise its full-year 2026 profit guidance.

The strong performance is supported by a record backlog of orders driven by rising global defense spending and heightened geopolitical tensions. The company continues to benefit from increased defense budgets which have accelerated new contract awards for advanced defense systems.

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    Update: Detailed results showed aeronautics sales grew by 14% and defense sales increased by 12% during the third quarter. The mission and space systems segments each recorded a 2% rise in sales, reflecting operational expansion across the company's various units.

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