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NOC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

NOC has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 8.99 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.58%
Dividends per Share 12m 8.99
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.16%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.09%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.28%
Payout Ratio 35.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 20.4% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 107.6% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TDG 75,913 M 6.95% 18.3%
RHM 85,709 M 0.50% 10.9%
ERJ 12,331 M 0.91% 8.15%
LMT 109,248 M 2.78% 4.28%
HO 54,845 M 1.64% 5.51%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
HWM 78,999 M 104% 85.9%
TDG 75,913 M 101% 41.6%
SAF 144,778 M 72.3% 83.9%
HO 54,845 M 71.4% 89.5%
HAG 9,859 M 45.5% 100%

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LHX
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HO
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HII
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AIR
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NOC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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%
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% 0.48%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-16 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-16 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-17 Quarterly 1.45 9.8% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-11 Quarterly 1.32 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-18 Quarterly 1.32 0% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-25 Quarterly 1.32 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-19 Quarterly 1.32 10% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-13 Quarterly 1.2 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-19 Quarterly 1.2 0% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-12 Quarterly 1.2 0% N/A
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-06-20 Quarterly 1.2 9.1% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-21 Quarterly 1.1 10% N/A
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2017-12-20 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2017-08-24 2017-08-28 2017-09-13 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-06-21 Quarterly 1 11.1% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-22 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2016-12-21 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2016-08-25 2016-08-29 2016-09-14 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-22 Quarterly 0.9 12.5% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-16 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-16 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-17 Quarterly 0.8 14.3% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-18 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-17 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-17 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-18 Quarterly 0.7 14.8% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-18 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-18 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A

NOC Dividend FAQ

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) is a U.S.–based aerospace and defense technology firm operating across the United States, Asia-Pacific, Europe and other international markets. The company is organized into four primary segments-Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems-each covering a distinct set of products and services from aircraft and missiles to satellites and cyber solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of NOC?

As of December 2025, NOC`s dividend yield is 1.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.99 USD by the current share price of 569.76.

Does NOC pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, NOC paid a dividend of 8.99 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 2.31 USD.

How often does NOC pay dividends?

NOC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NOC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

NOC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NOC for the next 4 payments are between 2.22 (-3.9%) and 2.339 (+1.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will NOC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Northrop Grumman (NOC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NOC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Northrop Grumman (NOC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NOC?

NOC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.16% per year.
Strong growth: NOC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NOC?

NOC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.28%. If you bought NOC's shares at 274.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.99 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.28% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NOC?

NOC Payout Consistency is 94.8%. 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.

Does NOC have a good Dividend Yield?

NOC`s 1.58% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NOC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NOC is 35.2%. 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 62.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-06 02:53