Mar 31, 2023

Northrop Grumman Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Northrop Grumman's first quarter results for 2023 showed sales and operating income increased by 6%, driven by continued strong demand across its portfolio.

Key Takeaways

Northrop Grumman reported a 6% increase in sales to $9.3 billion and a 6% increase in operating income to $947 million for the first quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $5.50. The company reaffirmed its 2023 guidance for sales, operating income, and adjusted free cash flow.

Sales increased 6 percent to $9.3 billion.

Operating income increased 6 percent to $947 million.

Diluted earnings per share of $5.50.

$1.0 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Total Revenue
$9.3B
Previous year: $8.8B
+5.7%
EPS
$5.5
Previous year: $6.1
-9.8%
Total Backlog
$77.5B
Previous year: $75.8B
+2.2%
Gross Profit
$1.99B
Previous year: $1.87B
+6.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.5B
Previous year: $2.17B
+14.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.01B
Previous year: -$732M
+38.1%
Total Assets
$44.2B
Previous year: $41.9B
+5.6%

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Northrop Grumman Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company reaffirmed its 2023 guidance for sales, operating income, and adjusted free cash flow based on the strength of Q1 performance and full year outlook. Expect gain on sale of minority investment in an international business later this year.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income