Northrop Grumman (NOC) Falls to $482, Its Lowest Price in a Year
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on October 1, 2026.
Northrop Grumman carved out a new 52-week low at $482, 0.31% under yesterday's floor and a second straight day of fresh lows. The defense name peaked above $733 within this same 12-month window.
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Northrop Grumman touched $482 on October 1, 2026, marking the second consecutive session in which the stock set a fresh 52-week floor. The prior low had been established just one day earlier, and this latest move undercut it, a sign that selling pressure has not yet stabilized.
To appreciate how far the stock has traveled, consider that it traded above $733 within this same 12-month window. That distance between the 52-week high and the current low represents a dramatic reversal for a large defense contractor whose revenue is typically anchored by long-term government contracts.
Back-to-back 52-week lows in consecutive sessions suggest the downtrend carries momentum rather than representing a single-day flush.
For investors already holding shares, consecutive new lows raise the question of whether a support level will emerge or whether the selling continues to find new ground. Those considering an entry should see the stock stabilize for a session or more before treating the current level as a base.
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