At the end of today, December 13, 2023, Northrop Grumman NOC will distribute a dividend payout of $1.87 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.60%. Shareholders who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on November 24, 2023 will benefit from this payout.
Northrop Grumman Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-24 | 4 | $1.87 | 1.6% | 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-08-25 | 4 | $1.87 | 1.77% | 2023-08-16 | 2023-08-28 | 2023-09-13 |
| 2023-05-26 | 4 | $1.87 | 1.7% | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-30 | 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-02-24 | 4 | $1.73 | 1.5% | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-27 | 2023-03-15 |
| 2022-11-25 | 4 | $1.73 | 1.38% | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | 2022-12-14 |
| 2022-08-26 | 4 | $1.73 | 1.43% | 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-29 | 2022-09-14 |
| 2022-05-27 | 4 | $1.73 | 1.51% | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-15 |
| 2022-02-25 | 4 | $1.57 | 1.61% | 2022-02-15 | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-16 |
| 2021-11-26 | 4 | $1.57 | 1.77% | 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-15 |
| 2021-08-27 | 4 | $1.57 | 1.73% | 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-30 | 2021-09-15 |
| 2021-05-28 | 4 | $1.57 | 1.68% | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-16 |
| 2021-02-26 | 4 | $1.45 | 1.95% | 2021-02-16 | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-17 |
Northrop Grumman's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with RTX RTX having the highest annualized dividend yield at 2.91%.
Analyzing Northrop Grumman Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
Investors witnessed an upward trajectory in the company's dividend per share between 2019 and 2022. The dividend per share rose from $5.16 to $6.76, indicating the company's dedication to enhancing shareholder value through increased dividends.
YoY Earnings Growth For Northrop Grumman
From 2019 to 2022, Northrop Grumman experienced a growth in earnings per share, with an increase from $20.54 to $24.05. This positive earnings trend indicates the company's potential to enhance their cash dividend payout, which can benefit income-seeking investors.
Recap
This article delves into the recent dividend payout of Northrop Grumman and its implications for shareholders. Presently, the company is distributing a dividend of $1.87 per share, leading to an annualized dividend yield of 1.60%.
Northrop Grumman's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with RTX having the highest annualized dividend yield at 2.91%.
The upward trend in dividend per share and earnings per share for Northrop Grumman from 2019 to 2022 reflects a strong financial position, supporting the company's ability to consistently distribute profits to their investors.
Investors are encouraged to closely track the company's performance in the upcoming quarters to stay informed of any updates in financials or dividend disbursements.
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