Aeronautics Systems — Operating Income
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems — Operating Income decreased by 17.6% to $305.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 266.7%, from -$183.00M to $305.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Aeronautics Systems — Operating Income shows relatively stable performance with a 1.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher operating income suggests strong contract margins and efficient cost control, whereas lower income may indicate cost overruns or unfavorable contract mix.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the profitability of the aeronautics segment by subtracting operating expenses from segment revenue...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment operating profit metrics reported by major aerospace and defense peers.
noc_segment_aeronautics_systems_operating_incomeHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $300.00M | $265.00M | -$93.00M | $67.00M | $258.00M | $262.00M | $66.00M | $237.00M | $278.00M | $283.00M | -$143.00M | $297.00M | $295.00M | $298.00M | $292.00M | -$183.00M | $321.00M | $305.00M | $370.00M | $305.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -11.7% | -135.1% | +172.0% | +285.1% | +1.6% | -74.8% | +259.1% | +17.3% | +1.8% | -150.5% | +307.7% | -0.7% | +1.0% | -2.0% | -162.7% | +275.4% | -5.0% | +21.3% | -17.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -14.0% | -1.1% | +171.0% | +253.7% | +7.8% | +8.0% | -316.7% | +25.3% | +6.1% | +5.3% | +304.2% | -161.6% | +8.8% | +2.3% | +26.7% | +266.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — operating income?
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported aeronautics systems — operating income of $305.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — operating income changed year-over-year?
- Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — operating income increased by 266.7% year-over-year, from -$183.00M to $305.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — operating income?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — operating income has grown at a 1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $780.00M to $813.00M.
- What does aeronautics systems — operating income mean?
- The profit earned from the aeronautics division's core business operations before interest and taxes.