NOC Shares Climb 1.7% on Strategic Deals and Analyst Hike as $590M Volume Ranks 226th

Northrop Grumman (NOC) rose 1.70% to $587.00 on Aug. 1, with a $590 million trading volume ranking it 226th in the market. The stock’s performance followed recent strategic developments and analyst upgrades.

Truist Securities raised its price target for NOC to $625 from $550, maintaining a "Buy" rating after the company reported strong Q2 sales growth. Additionally, Northrop Grumman partnered with Red 6 and Merlin to advance autonomous systems and flight technologies under its Beacon™ initiative, signaling ongoing R&D momentum. The defense contractor also retained a spot on Yello’s 2025 Top 100 Internship Programs list, reflecting its talent development efforts.

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