Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Northrop Grumman Long-Term Debt decreased by 5.0% to $14.41B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.7%, from $14.17B to $14.41B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows relatively stable performance with a 1.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher financial leverage, which can amplify returns on equity but also increases interest expense and financial risk.

Detailed definition

Loans and financial obligations with a maturity period exceeding one year, typically consisting of corporate bonds and n...

Peer comparison

Capital-intensive firms or those with aggressive share buyback programs often carry higher long-term debt than asset-light competitors.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

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$12.76B$12.77B$12.78B$12.83B$12.83B$11.80B$11.81B$13.77B$13.80B$13.79B$13.79B$14.74B$14.71B$14.69B$14.69B$14.17B$15.16B$15.16B$15.16B$14.41B
QoQ Change+0.1%+0.0%+0.4%+0.1%-8.0%+0.0%+16.6%+0.2%-0.0%-0.1%+6.9%-0.2%-0.1%+0.0%-3.6%+7.0%+0.0%+0.0%-5.0%
YoY Change+0.5%-7.6%-7.6%+7.4%+7.5%+16.9%+16.8%+7.1%+6.6%+6.5%+6.6%-3.9%+3.1%+3.2%+3.2%+1.7%
Range$11.80B$15.16B
CAGR+2.6%
Avg YoY Growth+4.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northrop Grumman's long-term debt?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported long-term debt of $14.41B in Q1 2026.
How has Northrop Grumman's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
Northrop Grumman's long-term debt increased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $14.17B to $14.41B.
What is the long-term trend for Northrop Grumman's long-term debt?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Northrop Grumman's long-term debt has grown at a 1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.26B to $15.16B.
What does long-term debt mean?
Money the company has borrowed that doesn't need to be paid back for at least a year.