What is the current annual payout ratio of NOC?

As of today, NOC annual payout ratio is 30.92%

What is 1-year change in NOC annual payout ratio?

NOC annual payout ratio is up +8.83% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in NOC annual payout ratio?

NOC annual payout ratio is up +43.88% over the past 3 years

How far is NOC annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

NOC annual payout ratio is currently -93.86% below its historical high of 503.70% set on December 1, 1982

How does NOC annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

NOC annual payout ratio is higher than 80.28% of companies in Industrials sector

When is NOC next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for NOC has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of NOC?

As of today, NOC TTM payout ratio is 29.81%

What is NOC TTM payout ratio most recent change?

NOC TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on July 23, 2026

What is 1-year change in NOC TTM payout ratio?

NOC TTM payout ratio is down -4.52% year-over-year

How far is NOC TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

NOC TTM payout ratio is currently -87.58% below its historical high of 240.00% set on March 31, 1988

How does NOC TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

NOC TTM payout ratio is higher than 81.05% of companies in Industrials sector

When is NOC next earnings release?

The next earnings release for NOC is on October 20, 2026

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of NOC?

As of today, NOC quarterly payout ratio is 32.08%

What is NOC quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

NOC quarterly payout ratio was down -15.71% on June 30, 2026

What is 1-year change in NOC quarterly payout ratio?

NOC quarterly payout ratio is up +13.44% year-over-year

How far is NOC quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

NOC quarterly payout ratio is currently -65.00% below its historical high of 91.67% set on December 31, 1996

How does NOC quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

NOC quarterly payout ratio is higher than 81.44% of companies in Industrials sector

When is NOC next earnings release?

The next earnings release for NOC is on October 20, 2026

NOC Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

30.92%2.51%+8.83%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, NOC annual payout ratio is 30.92%, up +8.83% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: NOC annual payout ratio is up +43.88% over the past 3 years, up +3.48% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: NOC annual payout ratio is currently -93.86% below its historical high of 503.70% set on December 1, 1982
3-Year Low Comparison: NOC annual payout ratio is +43.88% above its 3-year low of 21.49% reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: NOC annual payout ratio is higher than 80.28% of companies in Industrials sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

NOC Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	30.92%	+8.8%	+43.9%	+3.5%	+15.6%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Jun 30, 26	32.08%	+13.4%	-8.3%	+34.1%	+19.2%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 23, 26	29.81%	-4.5%	+27.4%	+39.6%	+8.9%
Price	Jul 23, 26	$533.48	-6.2%	+18.0%	+47.6%	+717.3%
Annual Dividend Yield	Jul 23, 26	1.69%	+19.0%	+13.4%	+7.6%	-34.0%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 25	$1.29B	+9.0%	+22.9%	+35.7%	+137.3%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$8.99	+11.7%	+33.0%	+58.5%	+438.6%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$3.31B	+26.2%	+125.6%	+14.6%	+97.2%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$41.95B	+2.2%	+14.6%	+14.0%	+20.7%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$29.08	+2.6%	-7.6%	+52.8%	+329.7%

Payout Ratio Highs

NOC Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	54.28%	Dec 31, 23	-43.0%
5Y	54.28%	Dec 31, 23	-43.0%
All	503.70%	Dec 1, 82	-93.9%

Payout Ratio Lows

NOC Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	21.49%	N/A	+43.9%
5Y	14.03%	Dec 31, 21	+120.4%
All	-182.52%	Dec 31, 88	+116.9%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	30.92%	+8.8%
2024	28.41%	-47.7%
2023	54.28%	+152.6%
2022	21.49%	+53.2%
2021	14.03%	-53.0%
2020	29.88%	-23.7%
2019	39.15%	+54.0%
2018	25.43%	+5.9%
2017	24.02%	-17.4%
2016	29.09%	-4.0%
2015	30.30%	+11.4%
2014	27.21%	-2.5%
2013	27.92%	+3.2%
2012	27.05%	+3.9%
2011	26.03%	-2.7%
2010	26.74%	-22.0%
2009	34.27%	+183.6%
2008	-40.98%	-246.6%
2007	27.95%	+9.4%
2006	25.56%	-0.9%
2005	25.79%	-12.5%
2004	29.46%	-22.0%
2003	37.75%	+28.4%

Year	Value	Change
2002	29.41%	-20.5%
2001	37.00%	+102.9%
2000	18.24%	-20.6%
1999	22.98%	-59.1%
1998	56.19%	+124.2%
1997	25.06%	-31.0%
1996	36.32%	+15.9%
1995	31.35%	-86.1%
1994	225.71%	+181.4%
1993	80.21%	+70.3%
1992	47.11%	+124.0%
1991	21.03%	-21.4%
1990	26.76%	+138.2%
1989	-70.06%	+61.6%
1988	-182.52%	-405.9%
1987	59.66%	-56.0%
1986	135.44%	+422.3%
1985	25.93%	+4.8%
1984	24.75%	-9.4%
1983	27.31%	-94.6%
1982	503.70%	+820.8%
1981	54.70%	+83.2%
1980	29.85%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of NOC?
As of today, NOC annual payout ratio is 30.92%
What is 1-year change in NOC annual payout ratio?
NOC annual payout ratio is up +8.83% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in NOC annual payout ratio?
NOC annual payout ratio is up +43.88% over the past 3 years
How far is NOC annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
NOC annual payout ratio is currently -93.86% below its historical high of 503.70% set on December 1, 1982
How does NOC annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NOC annual payout ratio is higher than 80.28% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NOC next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for NOC has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

TTM Payout Ratio

29.81%0.00%0.00%

July 23, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, NOC TTM payout ratio is 29.81%, unchanged on July 23, 2026
Historical Performance: NOC TTM payout ratio is down -4.52% year-over-year, up +27.45% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: NOC TTM payout ratio is currently -87.58% below its historical high of 240.00% set on March 31, 1988
3-Year Low Comparison: NOC TTM payout ratio is +27.45% above its 3-year low of 23.39% reached on July 24, 2023
Sector Comparison: NOC TTM payout ratio is higher than 81.05% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

NOC Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 23, 26	29.81%	+3.3%	-4.5%	+27.4%	+39.6%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Jun 30, 26	32.08%	-15.7%	+13.4%	-8.3%	+34.1%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	30.92%	–	+8.8%	+43.9%	+3.5%
Price	Jul 23, 26	$533.48	-7.2%	-6.2%	+18.0%	+47.6%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jul 23, 26	1.76%	+9.3%	+18.1%	+12.8%	+7.3%
TTM Dividends Paid	Jun 30, 26	$1.34B	+1.4%	+8.8%	+23.6%	+38.5%
TTM Dividend	Jul 23, 26	$9.40	+1.7%	+10.7%	+33.1%	+58.8%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Jun 30, 26	$3.65B	+10.3%	+178.8%	+61.2%	+39.8%
TTM Revenue	Jun 30, 26	$42.89B	+1.2%	+5.9%	+13.2%	+14.1%
TTM EPS	Jun 30, 26	$31.54	-1.5%	+16.0%	+4.5%	+13.8%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

NOC TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	32.27%	Dec 1, 25	-7.6%
3Y	55.54%	Feb 23, 24	-46.3%
5Y	55.54%	Feb 23, 24	-46.3%
All	240.00%	Mar 31, 88	-87.6%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

NOC TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	28.87%	Mar 31, 26	+3.3%
3Y	23.39%	Jul 24, 23	+27.4%
5Y	14.17%	Dec 31, 21	+110.4%
All	-600.00%	Jun 30, 87	+105.0%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jul 2026	29.81%	0.0%
Jun 2026	29.81%	+3.3%
Mar 2026	28.87%	-6.3%
Dec 2025	30.80%	-1.8%
Sep 2025	31.37%	+0.5%
Jun 2025	31.22%	-3.7%
Mar 2025	32.43%	+14.5%
Dec 2024	28.33%	-41.8%
Sep 2024	48.67%	-2.8%
Jun 2024	50.06%	-4.3%
Mar 2024	52.33%	-4.0%
Dec 2023	54.50%	+130.6%
Sep 2023	23.63%	+1.0%
Jun 2023	23.39%	+4.5%
Mar 2023	22.38%	+4.3%
Dec 2022	21.45%	+13.9%
Sep 2022	18.83%	+4.6%
Jun 2022	18.00%	+3.6%
Mar 2022	17.38%	+22.7%
Dec 2021	14.17%	-33.3%
Sep 2021	21.23%	-0.6%
Jun 2021	21.36%	+0.5%
Mar 2021	21.25%	-28.7%
Dec 2020	29.80%	-21.4%
Sep 2020	37.90%	-0.4%
Jun 2020	38.05%	-4.4%
Mar 2020	39.79%	+1.6%
Dec 2019	39.17%	+50.9%
Sep 2019	25.96%	+11.0%
Jun 2019	23.39%	-0.2%
Mar 2019	23.44%	+0.8%
Dec 2018	23.26%	+14.9%
Sep 2018	20.25%	-11.6%
Jun 2018	22.90%	-2.6%
Mar 2018	23.51%	-1.5%
Dec 2017	23.87%	-15.3%
Sep 2017	28.19%	+0.2%
Jun 2017	28.12%	+0.4%
Mar 2017	28.02%	-2.4%
Dec 2016	28.71%	-1.0%
Sep 2016	29.01%	-2.3%
Jun 2016	29.68%	+2.1%
Mar 2016	29.06%	-2.6%
Dec 2015	29.84%	+3.3%
Sep 2015	28.90%	-1.4%
Jun 2015	29.32%	-0.3%
Mar 2015	29.41%	+5.7%
Dec 2014	27.82%	-0.4%
Sep 2014	27.93%	+2.2%
Jun 2014	27.32%	+0.1%
Mar 2014	27.29%	-4.4%
Dec 2013	28.54%	+2.8%
Sep 2013	27.75%	-1.3%
Jun 2013	28.11%	+0.6%
Mar 2013	27.95%	+1.4%
Dec 2012	27.56%	+1.7%
Sep 2012	27.11%	+3.0%
Jun 2012	26.33%	+1.6%
Mar 2012	25.92%	+1.4%
Dec 2011	25.56%	-7.3%
Sep 2011	27.58%	+0.8%
Jun 2011	27.37%	+12.8%
Mar 2011	24.26%	-1.8%
Dec 2010	24.70%	+2.9%
Sep 2010	24.00%	+0.5%
Jun 2010	23.87%	-15.0%
Mar 2010	28.07%	-4.4%
Dec 2009	29.37%	+176.5%
Sep 2009	-38.41%	-2.4%
Jun 2009	-37.52%	+4.1%
Mar 2009	-39.12%	-13.2%
Dec 2008	-34.56%	-224.2%
Sep 2008	27.83%	-0.2%
Jun 2008	27.88%	-0.7%
Mar 2008	28.07%	+7.1%
Dec 2007	26.21%	+3.9%
Sep 2007	25.22%	-6.0%
Jun 2007	26.83%	+4.1%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2007	25.78%	+7.2%
Dec 2006	24.05%	-4.3%
Sep 2006	25.14%	+1.9%
Jun 2006	24.66%	-2.6%
Mar 2006	25.33%	+5.1%
Dec 2005	24.09%	-0.0%
Sep 2005	24.10%	+3.3%
Jun 2005	23.33%	-1.8%
Mar 2005	23.75%	-10.1%
Dec 2004	26.43%	-5.3%
Sep 2004	27.91%	-8.1%
Jun 2004	30.36%	-7.5%
Mar 2004	32.83%	+2.0%
Dec 2003	32.18%	+13.3%
Sep 2003	28.40%	-26.2%
Jun 2003	38.49%	+11.4%
Mar 2003	34.55%	-1.7%
Dec 2002	35.14%	-10.2%
Sep 2002	39.12%	+32.6%
Jun 2002	29.50%	-5.1%
Mar 2002	31.07%	+3.2%
Dec 2001	30.11%	+14.7%
Sep 2001	26.24%	+24.1%
Jun 2001	21.15%	+21.6%
Mar 2001	17.40%	+12.6%
Dec 2000	15.45%	-0.3%
Sep 2000	15.50%	-3.7%
Jun 2000	16.09%	-12.4%
Mar 2000	18.37%	-12.3%
Dec 1999	20.94%	-28.9%
Sep 1999	29.44%	-3.2%
Jun 1999	30.42%	-6.3%
Mar 1999	32.47%	-37.6%
Dec 1998	52.01%	+62.7%
Sep 1998	31.96%	-5.1%
Jun 1998	33.67%	+5.8%
Mar 1998	31.82%	+31.3%
Dec 1997	24.23%	-24.4%
Sep 1997	32.04%	-5.7%
Jun 1997	33.99%	-0.9%
Mar 1997	34.31%	-2.4%
Dec 1996	35.14%	+12.8%
Sep 1996	31.14%	+1.5%
Jun 1996	30.68%	+0.9%
Mar 1996	30.42%	-1.1%
Dec 1995	30.75%	-68.6%
Sep 1995	97.87%	-31.0%
Jun 1995	141.89%	-25.4%
Mar 1995	190.25%	-6.6%
Dec 1994	203.59%	+242.3%
Sep 1994	59.48%	-10.2%
Jun 1994	66.26%	-9.6%
Mar 1994	73.29%	+2.0%
Dec 1993	71.84%	+107.0%
Sep 1993	34.71%	-26.5%
Jun 1993	47.21%	+6.1%
Mar 1993	44.51%	+4.7%
Dec 1992	42.53%	+69.1%
Sep 1992	25.15%	+42.3%
Jun 1992	17.68%	-5.0%
Mar 1992	18.61%	-2.8%
Dec 1991	19.14%	-35.7%
Sep 1991	29.75%	-6.6%
Jun 1991	31.84%	-4.1%
Mar 1991	33.20%	-11.3%
Dec 1990	37.42%	-31.3%
Sep 1990	54.44%	-22.0%
Jun 1990	69.79%	+146.3%
Mar 1990	-150.89%	>-9,900.0%
Dec 1989	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of NOC?
As of today, NOC TTM payout ratio is 29.81%
What is NOC TTM payout ratio most recent change?
NOC TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on July 23, 2026
What is 1-year change in NOC TTM payout ratio?
NOC TTM payout ratio is down -4.52% year-over-year
How far is NOC TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
NOC TTM payout ratio is currently -87.58% below its historical high of 240.00% set on March 31, 1988
How does NOC TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NOC TTM payout ratio is higher than 81.05% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NOC next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NOC is on October 20, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Quarterly Payout Ratio

32.08%5.98%-15.71%

June 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, NOC quarterly payout ratio is 32.08%, down -15.71% on June 30, 2026
Historical Performance: NOC quarterly payout ratio is up +13.44% year-over-year, down -8.29% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: NOC quarterly payout ratio is currently -65.00% below its historical high of 91.67% set on December 31, 1996
3-Year Low Comparison: NOC quarterly payout ratio is +160.86% above its 3-year low of -52.71% reached on December 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: NOC quarterly payout ratio is higher than 81.44% of companies in Industrials sector

Performance

NOC Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Jun 30, 26	32.08%	-15.7%	+13.4%	-8.3%	+34.1%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	30.92%	–	+8.8%	+43.9%	+3.5%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 23, 26	29.81%	+3.3%	-4.5%	+27.4%	+39.6%
Price	Jul 23, 26	$533.48	-7.2%	-6.2%	+18.0%	+47.6%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jul 23, 26	1.76%	+9.3%	+18.1%	+12.8%	+7.3%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Jun 30, 26	$351.00M	+5.4%	+5.7%	+23.6%	+41.5%
TTM Dividend	Jul 23, 26	$9.40	+1.7%	+10.7%	+33.1%	+58.8%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Jun 30, 26	$978.00M	+153.7%	+53.5%	+59.0%	+22.6%
Quarterly Revenue	Jun 30, 26	$10.88B	+10.1%	+5.1%	+13.6%	+18.9%
Quarterly EPS	Jun 30, 26	$7.68	+25.1%	-5.8%	+44.0%	+19.6%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

NOC Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	38.06%	Mar 31, 26	-15.7%
3Y	62.79%	Mar 31, 25	-48.9%
5Y	62.79%	Mar 31, 25	-48.9%
All	91.67%	Dec 31, 96	-65.0%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

NOC Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	23.06%	Dec 31, 25	+39.1%
3Y	-52.71%	Dec 31, 23	+160.9%
5Y	-52.71%	Dec 31, 23	+160.9%
All	-900.00%	Dec 31, 98	+103.6%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2026	32.08%	-15.7%
Mar 2026	38.06%	+65.0%
Dec 2025	23.06%	-23.1%
Sep 2025	30.00%	+6.1%
Jun 2025	28.28%	-55.0%
Mar 2025	62.79%	+165.4%
Dec 2024	23.66%	-19.4%
Sep 2024	29.34%	-9.0%
Jun 2024	32.23%	+7.5%
Mar 2024	29.98%	+156.9%
Dec 2023	-52.71%	-276.4%
Sep 2023	29.88%	-14.6%
Jun 2023	34.98%	+9.1%
Mar 2023	32.07%	+150.7%
Dec 2022	12.79%	-56.2%
Sep 2022	29.18%	+3.0%
Jun 2022	28.33%	+7.8%
Mar 2022	26.28%	+189.4%
Dec 2021	9.08%	-61.5%
Sep 2021	23.61%	-1.3%
Jun 2021	23.92%	+120.7%
Mar 2021	10.84%	-85.2%
Dec 2020	73.33%	+198.8%
Sep 2020	24.54%	+1.9%
Jun 2020	24.08%	-7.9%
Mar 2020	26.15%	+148.2%
Dec 2019	-54.28%	-327.1%
Sep 2019	23.90%	-8.1%
Jun 2019	26.02%	+6.4%
Mar 2019	24.45%	-21.6%
Dec 2018	31.20%	+85.7%
Sep 2018	16.80%	-36.6%
Jun 2018	26.49%	+12.4%
Mar 2018	23.57%	+38.3%
Dec 2017	17.04%	-37.0%
Sep 2017	27.06%	-14.2%
Jun 2017	31.53%	+23.5%
Mar 2017	25.54%	-15.1%
Dec 2016	30.10%	+13.2%
Sep 2016	26.58%	-15.7%
Jun 2016	31.53%	+10.2%
Mar 2016	28.60%	-9.5%
Dec 2015	31.59%	+9.4%
Sep 2015	28.88%	+0.2%
Jun 2015	28.81%	-10.6%
Mar 2015	32.23%	+16.5%
Dec 2014	27.67%	-8.5%
Sep 2014	30.23%	+4.4%
Jun 2014	28.96%	+27.0%
Mar 2014	22.80%	-18.7%
Dec 2013	28.03%	+0.2%
Sep 2013	27.97%	-3.9%
Jun 2013	29.10%	+9.5%
Mar 2013	26.58%	+5.7%
Dec 2012	25.14%	-15.2%
Sep 2012	29.63%	+3.1%
Jun 2012	28.75%	+14.5%
Mar 2012	25.10%	+7.0%
Dec 2011	23.45%	-11.0%
Sep 2011	26.35%	-2.1%
Jun 2011	26.92%	-2.5%
Mar 2011	27.62%	-24.2%
Dec 2010	36.44%	+29.1%
Sep 2010	28.22%	+42.3%
Jun 2010	19.83%	-29.0%
Mar 2010	27.92%	-36.9%
Dec 2009	44.22%	+58.3%
Sep 2009	27.93%	-20.3%
Jun 2009	35.03%	+4.0%
Mar 2009	33.68%	+756.5%
Dec 2008	-5.13%	-119.5%
Sep 2008	26.33%	-5.8%
Jun 2008	27.95%	-41.7%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2008	47.91%	+73.8%
Dec 2007	27.57%	+8.9%
Sep 2007	25.31%	-12.5%
Jun 2007	28.91%	-7.5%
Mar 2007	31.27%	+37.4%
Dec 2006	22.76%	-33.0%
Sep 2006	33.99%	+47.3%
Jun 2006	23.08%	-10.4%
Mar 2006	25.77%	-6.3%
Dec 2005	27.49%	-13.9%
Sep 2005	31.94%	+24.0%
Jun 2005	25.75%	+25.0%
Mar 2005	20.60%	-28.3%
Dec 2004	28.72%	+0.7%
Sep 2004	28.52%	+3.6%
Jun 2004	27.52%	-12.9%
Mar 2004	31.58%	-12.2%
Dec 2003	35.96%	+10.3%
Sep 2003	32.59%	-15.7%
Jun 2003	38.65%	-14.9%
Mar 2003	45.40%	+101.2%
Dec 2002	22.57%	-38.8%
Sep 2002	36.88%	+31.6%
Jun 2002	28.02%	-18.1%
Mar 2002	34.23%	-6.6%
Dec 2001	36.64%	-29.4%
Sep 2001	51.90%	+44.3%
Jun 2001	35.96%	+32.3%
Mar 2001	27.18%	+30.5%
Dec 2000	20.83%	+11.6%
Sep 2000	18.67%	+16.7%
Jun 2000	16.00%	-1.1%
Mar 2000	16.18%	-20.3%
Dec 1999	20.29%	-7.3%
Sep 1999	21.88%	-8.4%
Jun 1999	23.89%	-11.3%
Mar 1999	26.92%	+103.0%
Dec 1998	-900.00%	-3,828.3%
Sep 1998	24.14%	-16.8%
Jun 1998	29.03%	+112.9%
Mar 1998	-225.00%	-1,040.2%
Dec 1997	23.93%	-9.8%
Sep 1997	26.53%	+14.6%
Jun 1997	23.15%	-24.5%
Mar 1997	30.67%	-66.5%
Dec 1996	91.67%	+175.0%
Sep 1996	33.33%	+43.3%
Jun 1996	23.26%	-25.3%
Mar 1996	31.15%	-56.2%
Dec 1995	71.08%	+116.8%
Sep 1995	32.79%	+29.5%
Jun 1995	25.32%	-28.0%
Mar 1995	35.19%	+312.9%
Dec 1994	-16.53%	-132.2%
Sep 1994	51.28%	+75.4%
Jun 1994	29.23%	-24.0%
Mar 1994	38.46%	+167.3%
Dec 1993	-57.14%	-178.2%
Sep 1993	73.08%	+103.8%
Jun 1993	35.85%	-1.9%
Mar 1993	36.54%	+39.4%
Dec 1992	26.22%	+160.0%
Sep 1992	-43.69%	-258.0%
Jun 1992	27.65%	-8.1%
Mar 1992	30.08%	+196.4%
Dec 1991	10.15%	-61.3%
Sep 1991	26.21%	-32.7%
Jun 1991	38.95%	+8.6%
Mar 1991	35.88%	+9.4%
Dec 1990	32.79%	-1.4%
Sep 1990	33.25%	-48.5%
Jun 1990	64.51%	+14.5%
Mar 1990	56.36%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of NOC?
As of today, NOC quarterly payout ratio is 32.08%
What is NOC quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
NOC quarterly payout ratio was down -15.71% on June 30, 2026
What is 1-year change in NOC quarterly payout ratio?
NOC quarterly payout ratio is up +13.44% year-over-year
How far is NOC quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
NOC quarterly payout ratio is currently -65.00% below its historical high of 91.67% set on December 31, 1996
How does NOC quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NOC quarterly payout ratio is higher than 81.44% of companies in Industrials sector
When is NOC next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NOC is on October 20, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

NOC Official Website www.northropgrumman.com
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1133421/000113342126000003/0001133421-26-000003-index.htm
NOC Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NOC
NOC Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/noc