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Northrop Grumman Wins $20 Billion In Awards — Defense Demand Accelerates!
Northrop Grumman Corporation reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results amidst a favorable defense spending environment supported by U.S. government budget increases and global demand. The company delivered $20 billion in net awards for the quarter, contributing to a record backlog of $105 billion, up 17% year-over-year. Sales increased 5% year-over-year to $10.9 billion, with broad-based growth across all four business segments: Aeronautics Systems (AS), Defense Systems (DS), Mission Systems (MS), and Space Systems (Space). The solid demand environment and strong bookings underpin the company’s raised full-year sales guidance to approximately $44 billion, representing over 5% organic growth. Adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance was also increased by $1.20 to a range of $28.60 to $29.10 for 2026. Segment performance varied, with Aeronautics Systems exhibiting robust double-digit sales and margin growth, driven mainly by higher volumes on B-21 and mature production programs, achieving an operating margin rate of 10.3%.
