NOC monthly performance report
Explore NOC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NOC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) closed September 2026 at $527.39, down 2.28% for the month and −8.08% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NOC is −7.51%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −12.31% versus its 200-day moving average ($601.46), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NOC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −51.98%, with a relative strength index reading of 69.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Northrop Grumman ended September 2026 at $527.39, posting a monthly return of −2.28%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.58%.
The current quarter stands at +3.55% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −12.31% versus the 200-day moving average ($601.46).
Year-to-date, NOC is −7.51% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −19.21%. The stock is currently −31.86% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −35.42%.
| Period | NOC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.65% | −0.12% | +0.77% |
| 1 Week | +1.62% | −0.34% | +1.96% |
| 1 Month | −2.28% | −0.70% | −1.58% |
| 3 Months | −4.32% | +2.80% | −7.12% |
| 6 Months | −28.12% | +13.85% | −41.97% |
| YTD | −7.51% | +11.70% | −19.21% |
| 12 Months | −8.08% | +15.01% | −23.09% |
| 3 Years | +19.72% | +71.69% | −51.98% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2026 | +21.40% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | +15.33% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +11.10% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | +10.89% |
| #5 | Aug 2024 | +8.03% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | −15.06% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | −9.65% |
| #3 | May 2024 | −7.06% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −5.82% |
| #5 | Feb 2025 | −5.24% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −2.35% |
| Q3 2025 | +21.87% |
| Q4 2025 | −6.42% |
| Q1 2026 | +19.65% |
| Q2 2026 | −25.35% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +3.55% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −14.20% |
| 2024 | +0.25% |
| 2025 | +21.50% |
| 2026 | −7.51% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $774.00 (2026-03-03) |
| 52-Week Low | $479.05 (2026-07-21) |
| Current Price | $527.39 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $601.46 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −12.31% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −35.42% (2026-06-29) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −31.86% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 69.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −51.98% |
| RS Peak | 116.6 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 67.3 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NOC's return for this report period?
NOC returned −2.28% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has NOC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NOC: −7.51% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is NOC's 12-month return?
−8.08% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NOC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −12.31% versus 200DMA ($601.46).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−35.42% on 2026-06-29.