NOC monthly performance report
Monthly NOC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
NOC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) closed August 2026 at $557.47, up 2.76% for the month and −5.51% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NOC is −2.23%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −8.20% versus its 200-day moving average ($607.27), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NOC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −45.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 74.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Northrop Grumman ended August 2026 at $557.47, posting a monthly return of +2.76%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.28%.
The current quarter stands at +7.32% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.20% versus the 200-day moving average ($607.27).
Year-to-date, NOC is −2.23% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −15.12%. The stock is currently −27.98% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −35.42%.
| Period | NOC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.07% | −0.20% | +1.27% |
| 1 Week | +1.50% | +3.90% | −2.40% |
| 1 Month | +2.76% | +3.05% | −0.28% |
| 3 Months | −3.80% | +7.11% | −10.91% |
| 6 Months |