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NOC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

NOC has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 8.74 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 8.74
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.26%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.82%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.00%
Payout Ratio 32.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

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: 21.9% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 119% (S&P 500: 104.9%)

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TDG 72,343 M 7.01% 22.4%
BSP 80,610 M 2.03% 9.41%
RHM 102,557 M 0.49% 11.4%
HO 65,244 M 1.87% 7.72%
PKE 377 M 2.89% 5.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
HWM 77,864 M 76.9% 85.9%
TDG 72,343 M 59.5% 41.6%
SAF 148,360 M 50.4% 88.0%
HO 65,244 M 53.9% 89.5%
HAG 15,393 M 32.4% 100%

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HO
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LMT
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RTX
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GD
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NOC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.47%
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
2013-05-23 2013-05-28 2013-06-12 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A

NOC Dividend FAQ

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) is a global aerospace and defense technology firm headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with operations across the United States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of NOC?

As of October 2025, NOC`s dividend yield is 1.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.74 USD by the current share price of 637.95.

Does NOC pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, NOC paid a dividend of 8.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-02 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 2025-09-02.

Will NOC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-02. 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 7.26% 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 3.00%. If you bought NOC's shares at 291.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.00% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NOC?

NOC Payout Consistency is 96.9%. 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 1.55% 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 32.2%. 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 61.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NOC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NOC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Northrop Grumman`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.38% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Northrop Grumman ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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
1985 92,590,000
1986 93,138,000 +0.59%
1987 93,622,000 +0.52%
1988 93,964,000 +0.37%
1989 94,002,000 +0.04%
1990 94,222,200 +0.23%
1991 94,386,000 +0.17%
1992 94,202,900 -0.19%
1993 96,296,300 +2.22%
1994 98,734,200 +2.53%
1995 97,600,000 -1.15%
1996 118,644,100 +21.56%
1997 134,246,600 +13.15%
1998 138,095,200 +2.87%
1999 139,130,400 +0.75%
2000 141,600,000 +1.78%
2001 222,560,000 +57.18%
2002 365,400,000 +64.18%
2003 361,320,000 -1.12%
2004 360,700,000 -0.17%
2005 343,300,000 -4.82%
2006 345,300,000 +0.58%
2007 338,800,000 -1.88%
2008 326,900,000 -3.51%
2009 302,500,000 -7.46%
2010 291,800,000 -3.54%
2011 253,100,000 -13.26%
2012 236,400,000 -6.6%
2013 216,300,000 -8.5%
2014 197,700,000 -8.6%
2015 181,300,000 -8.3%
2016 174,800,000 -3.59%
2017 174,300,000 -0.29%
2018 170,000,000 -2.47%
2019 167,700,000 -1.35%
2020 166,800,000 -0.54%
2021 160,400,000 -3.84%
2022 154,500,000 -3.68%
2023 151,100,000 -2.2%
2024 147,300,000 -2.51%
2025 144,000,000 -2.24%

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: 2025-09-16 02:48