Business Segments · CapEx

Aeronautics Systems — CapEx

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems — CapEx decreased by 57.0% to $34.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 57.0%, from $79.00M to $34.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Aeronautics Systems — CapEx shows an upward trend with a 8.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending may indicate future growth initiatives or facility upgrades, while lower spending could suggest a focus on cash preservation or mature infrastructure.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the investments made by the aeronautics segment in property, plant, and equipment required to support...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment-level capital expenditure reporting in capital-intensive manufacturing industries.

Metric ID: noc_segment_aeronautics_systems_capital_expenditures

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$116.25M$116.25M$116.25M$122.50M$122.50M$122.50M$122.50M$126.00M$126.00M$126.00M$126.00M$149.00M$149.00M$149.00M$149.00M$79.00M$34.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+5.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.9%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+18.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-47.0%-57.0%
YoY Change+5.4%+5.4%+5.4%+2.9%+2.9%+2.9%+2.9%+18.3%+18.3%+18.3%+18.3%-47.0%-57.0%
Range$34.00M$149.00M
CAGR-26.5%
Avg YoY Growth-0.3%
Median YoY Growth+5.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — capex?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported aeronautics systems — capex of $34.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — capex changed year-over-year?
Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — capex decreased by 57.0% year-over-year, from $79.00M to $34.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — capex?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Northrop Grumman's aeronautics systems — capex has grown at a 8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $465.00M to $596.00M.
What does aeronautics systems — capex mean?
The amount of money spent by the aeronautics division on long-term assets like machinery and facilities.