Does Northrop Grumman Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Northrop Grumman dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Northrop Grumman (NOC) pays a dividend of $2.47 per share every quarter, $9.88 a year, a 1.88% yield at its share price of $530.44.
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Northrop Grumman (NOC), $2.47 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 31, 2026 and was paid on Sep 16, 2026.
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) has paid a dividend since at least 1982; SmarterDividends' records hold 180 of its dividend payments.
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Northrop Grumman (NOC), 6.9% to $2.47 per share, went ex-dividend on Jun 1, 2026.
- At $9.88 a year per share, 100 shares of NOC pay $988.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Northrop Grumman (NOC) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 30% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Northrop Grumman Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-northrop-grumman-pay-dividends
How much does Northrop Grumman pay?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $2.47 per share. That is $9.88 per share a year, a 1.88% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $988.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $188.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the NOC dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | $2.47 | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $2.47 | +6.9% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | $2.31 | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | $2.31 | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $2.31 | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $2.31 | +12.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 | $2.06 | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $2.06 | — |
When does Northrop Grumman pay dividends?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The NOC ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Northrop Grumman's dividend history
Northrop Grumman (NOC) has paid a dividend since at least 1982, and SmarterDividends' records hold 180 payments. It has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 6.9%, went ex-dividend on Jun 1, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full NOC dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Northrop Grumman pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Northrop Grumman (NOC) pays a dividend of $2.47 per share every quarter, $9.88 a year, a 1.88% yield at its share price of $530.44.
How much is Northrop Grumman's dividend?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) pays $2.47 per share each payment, $9.88 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $9.56 per share in total.
How often does Northrop Grumman pay dividends?
Northrop Grumman (NOC) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Northrop Grumman's next dividend?
Northrop Grumman has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 31, 2026.
What is Northrop Grumman's dividend yield?
1.88% as of Nov 5, 2026: $9.88 a year in dividends divided by the $530.44 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of NOC pay?
About $988.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $247.00, at Northrop Grumman's current dividend rate.
Has Northrop Grumman ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Northrop Grumman's dividend since 1982. It has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
How long has Northrop Grumman paid dividends?
Since at least 1982, the start of Northrop Grumman's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 180 payments.
When do I need to buy NOC to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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