Earnings Per Share
EPS (Diluted)
Northrop Grumman EPS (Diluted) decreased by 38.2% to $6.14 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 84.9%, from $3.32 to $6.14. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows a downward trend with a -12.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.
Detailed definition
Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...
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eps_dilutedHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.42 | $6.63 | $17.06 | $6.10 | $6.06 | $5.89 | $13.42 | $5.50 | $5.34 | $6.18 | $6.32 | $6.36 | $7.00 | $8.66 | $3.32 | $8.15 | $7.67 | $9.94 | $6.14 |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.3% | +157.3% | -64.2% | -0.7% | -2.8% | +127.8% | -59.0% | -2.9% | +15.7% | +2.3% | +0.6% | +10.1% | +23.7% | -61.7% | +145.5% | -5.9% | +29.6% | -38.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -5.6% | -11.2% | -21.3% | -9.8% | -11.9% | +4.9% | +14.9% | +19.1% | +13.3% | — | -47.5% | +28.1% | +9.6% | +14.8% | +84.9% |
Range$3.32 – $17.06
CAGR-1.0%
Avg YoY Growth+5.9%
Median YoY Growth+7.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northrop Grumman's eps (diluted)?
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported eps (diluted) of $6.14 in Q1 2026.
- How has Northrop Grumman's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Northrop Grumman's eps (diluted) increased by 84.9% year-over-year, from $3.32 to $6.14.
- What is the long-term trend for Northrop Grumman's eps (diluted)?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Northrop Grumman's eps (diluted) has grown at a -12.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.54 to $29.08.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.