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Northrop Grumman raises 2026 profit forecast as defense demand drives record backlog

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Northrop Grumman raised its 2026 profit forecast after third-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street estimates, citing strong demand across military aircraft, missile and defense programs. The company’s backlog also reached a record high, signaling continued strength in its order pipeline.

Discovered 2026-10-20T04:04:31.705661-07:00 | 2026-10-20T04:04:31.705661-07:00

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  • Northrop’s results point to strong demand across military aircraft, missile and defense programs, with the company reporting a record backlog.
  • The higher 2026 profit forecast reflects that demand translating into improved financial expectations.

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