Operating Expenses

G&A

Northrop Grumman G&A decreased by 5.3% to $971.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.6%, from $1.01B to $971.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 2.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2007
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: is_general_and_administrative

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$999.00M$891.00M$809.00M$976.00M$1.01B$974.00M$918.00M$1.04B$1.07B$1.03B$878.00M$1.06B$1.10B$986.00M$843.00M$1.01B$1.02B$985.00M$1.03B$971.00M
QoQ Change-10.8%-9.2%+20.6%+3.0%-3.1%-5.7%+13.1%+3.4%-4.5%-14.3%+21.0%+3.7%-10.4%-14.5%+19.5%+0.9%-3.1%+4.1%-5.3%
YoY Change+0.6%+9.3%+13.5%+6.4%+6.8%+5.2%-4.4%+2.3%+2.6%-3.8%-4.0%-5.2%-7.7%-0.1%+21.6%-3.6%
Range$809.00M$1.10B
CAGR-0.6%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northrop Grumman's g&a?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported g&a of $971.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Northrop Grumman's g&a changed year-over-year?
Northrop Grumman's g&a decreased by 3.6% year-over-year, from $1.01B to $971.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Northrop Grumman's g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Northrop Grumman's g&a has grown at a 2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.60B to $4.03B.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.