Sep 30, 2023

Northrop Grumman Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Northrop Grumman reported strong third-quarter results with increased sales, operating income, and earnings per share, driven by solid program performance and record backlog.

Key Takeaways

Northrop Grumman reported a strong third quarter in 2023, with sales increasing by 9% to $9.8 billion and net earnings rising to $937 million, or $6.18 per diluted share. The company's backlog reached a record $84 billion, and it raised its 2023 sales guidance by $400 million to approximately $39 billion.

Net awards reached $15 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.53.

Total backlog increased to a record $84 billion.

Sales grew by 9 percent to $9.8 billion.

The company increased its 2023 sales guidance by $400 million to approximately $39 billion.

Total Revenue
$9.78B
Previous year: $8.97B
+9.0%
EPS
$6.18
Previous year: $5.89
+4.9%
Total Backlog
$83.9B
Previous year: $79.6B
+5.4%
Gross Profit
$2.04B
Previous year: $1.82B
+12.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.08B
Previous year: $1.67B
+25.0%
Free Cash Flow
$869M
Previous year: $1.04B
-16.4%
Total Assets
$44.9B
Previous year: $42.7B
+5.1%

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Northrop Grumman Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Northrop Grumman raised its 2023 sales guidance to ~$39 billion and reaffirmed diluted EPS and free cash flow guidance.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income