Northrop Grumman reports higher Q2 profit and sales, driven by international sales growth.

Northrop Grumman reported Q2 profit of $1.17 bln, or $8.15 a share, up from $940 mln, or $6.36 a share, a year earlier. Sales increased 1.3% to $10.35 bln, topping analyst estimates. The company's aeronautics unit saw sales edge 1.8% higher, while defense systems sales climbed 7.1% and mission systems jumped 14%. International sales growth was 18% during the period. Northrop Grumman raised its full-year guidance for segment operating income, EPS, and free cash flow.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, with sales increasing 1 percent to $10.4 billion, compared to $10.2 billion in the same period last year. The company's net earnings totaled $1.2 billion, or $8.15 per diluted share, up from $940 million, or $6.36 per diluted share, a year earlier [1].

Key highlights include a 13.8 percent operating margin rate, driven by a 11.8 percent segment operating margin rate. The company's aeronautics unit saw sales edge 1.8 percent higher, while defense systems sales climbed 7.1 percent, and mission systems jumped 14 percent. International sales growth was 18 percent during the period [1].

Northrop Grumman attributed the strong performance to higher sales at Mission Systems, Defense Systems, and Aeronautics Systems, partially offset by lower sales at Space Systems due to the wind-down of certain Space programs. The company also benefited from a $1.04 per share benefit from the divestiture of its training services business [1].

The company raised its full-year guidance for segment operating income to $4,275 - $4,375 million, EPS to $25.00 - $25.40, and free cash flow to $3,050 - $3,350 million. Kathy Warden, chair, CEO, and president, commented, "The Northrop Grumman team delivered a strong second quarter, with increased sales and outstanding operating performance" [1].

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[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/northrop-grumman-q2-2025-earnings-announcement-ce7c5cdcd181f126