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Accounts Receivable

Northrop Grumman Accounts Receivable increased by 31.3% to $1.81B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.1%, from $1.81B to $1.81B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows relatively stable performance with a -1.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising balance relative to sales may signal collection inefficiencies or extended payment terms, while a falling balance suggests efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the balance of payments due from customers for goods and services delivered, adjusted for estimated cred...

Peer comparison

Defense contractors often have high receivables due to the nature of government billing cycles and milestone-based payments.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.91B$1.59B$1.47B$1.71B$2.39B$1.94B$1.51B$2.06B$2.1B$1.76B$1.45B$1.83B$1.69B$1.61B$1.27B$1.81B$2.2B$1.98B$1.38B$1.81B
QoQ Change-16.8%-7.7%+16.8%+39.3%-18.9%-22.0%+36.4%+1.7%-15.8%-17.6%+26.0%-7.5%-5.0%-20.9%+41.9%+21.7%-9.7%-30.7%+31.3%
YoY Change+25.0%+21.8%+3.0%+20.3%-12.2%-8.9%-3.8%-11.1%-19.2%-8.8%-12.5%-1.5%+29.6%+23.2%+8.1%+0.1%
Range$1.27B$2.39B
CAGR-1.2%
Avg YoY Growth+3.3%
Median YoY Growth-0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northrop Grumman's accounts receivable?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported accounts receivable of $1.81B in Q1 2026.
How has Northrop Grumman's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
Northrop Grumman's accounts receivable increased by 0.1% year-over-year, from $1.81B to $1.81B.
What is the long-term trend for Northrop Grumman's accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Northrop Grumman's accounts receivable has grown at a -1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.5B to $1.38B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The net amount owed to the company by customers for products or services already delivered.