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Coverage dated October 20, 2026

Northrop Grumman beats on profit, misses on revenue by $20 million and raises its outlook

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Sales rose 7% to $11.12 billion in the third quarter, and backlog reached $109.6 billion at the end of September

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  1. Bloomberg

    Northrop Third-Quarter Revenue Gains as Order Backlog Swells (opens Bloomberg)

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    Northrop Grumman Corp. reported a 7% increase in fiscal 2026 third-quarter sales amid heightened geopolitical tensions that have fueled a boom in defense spending.

  2. Quartz

    Northrop Grumman beats on profit, misses on revenue by $20 million and raises its outlook (opens Quartz)

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    Sales rose 7% to $11.12 billion in the third quarter, and backlog reached $109.6 billion at the end of September

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