Northrop Grumman posted Q1 2026 EPS of $6.14, topping the $6.05 consensus by $0.09.
Revenue rose 4% YoY to $9.88 billion, beating the $9.76 billion estimate.
Aeronautics Systems sales jumped 17% after a U.S. Air Force deal expanding B‑21 production and accelerating Sentinel program.
Operating income surged 73% to $989 million, margin rose to 10.0%, and full‑year guidance was reaffirmed.