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Operating Cash Flow for Northrop Grumman (NOC)

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Metric

Latest period

−$1.66B

YoY change

+8.4%

5Y CAGR

+2.0%

Peak year (2025)

$4.76B

Operating Cash Flow history chart for Northrop Grumman (NOC) from 1989 to 2025

Latest: $4.76B

Operating Cash Flow growth chart for Northrop Grumman (NOC) from 1989 to 2025

Latest: +8.4%

Operating Cash Flow history table for Northrop Grumman (NOC) from 1989 to 2025

  • 2025$4.76B+8.4%
  • 2024$4.39B+13.2%
  • 2023$3.88B+33.6%
  • 2022$2.90B-18.7%
  • 2021$3.57B-17.1%
  • 2020$4.30B+0.2%
  • 2019$4.30B+12.3%
  • 2018$3.83B+46.5%
  • 2017$2.61B-7.1%
  • 2016$2.81B+30.1%
  • 2015$2.16B-16.6%
  • 2014$2.59B+4.4%
  • 2013$2.48B-5.9%
  • 2012$2.64B+24.8%
  • 2011$2.12B-13.8%
  • 2010$2.45B+15.0%
  • 2009$2.13B-33.6%
  • 2008$3.21B+11.1%
  • 2007$2.89B+64.6%
  • 2006$1.76B-33.2%
  • 2005$2.63B+35.7%
  • 2004$1.94B+142.6%
  • 2003$798.00M-52.8%
  • 2002$1.69B+106.7%
  • 2001$817.00M-19.1%
  • 2000$1.01B-16.3%
  • 1999$1.21B+394.7%
  • 1998$244.00M-66.6%
  • 1997$730.00M+4.1%
  • 1996$701.00M-5.8%
  • 1995$744.00M+68.7%
  • 1994$441.00M+16.1%
  • 1993$380.00M+33.8%
  • 1992$284.00M-53.4%
  • 1991$609.40M+129.0%
  • 1990$266.10M+238.5%
  • 1989$78.60M—

Operating Cash Flow values are taken from Northrop Grumman's reported cash flow statements (quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the filing date. YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.

About Operating Cash Flow at Northrop Grumman (NOC)

Operating Cash Flow for Northrop Grumman (NOC): headline value −$1.66B · YoY +8.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.

Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

Northrop Grumman (NOC) most recent annual operating cash flow stands at $4.76B (2025) – grew 8.4% year-over-year.

Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Northrop Grumman operating cash flow delivered a +2.0% annualised rate; sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.

The record annual operating cash flow stands at $4.76B, reached in 2025; the historical low of $78.60M was recorded in 1989.

Northrop Grumman Operating Cash Flow by Year

Northrop Grumman Operating Cash Flow 2025: $4.76B

Northrop Grumman operating cash flow in 2025 was $4.76B, grew 8.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.

Northrop Grumman Operating Cash Flow 2024: $4.39B

2024's operating cash flow for Northrop Grumman came in at $4.39B, grew 13.2% from 2023.

Northrop Grumman Operating Cash Flow 2023: $3.88B

Northrop Grumman posted operating cash flow of $3.88B in 2023, surged 33.6% from 2022.

Northrop Grumman Operating Cash Flow 2022: $2.90B

In 2022, Northrop Grumman reported operating cash flow of $2.90B, declined 18.7% below 2021.

Northrop Grumman Operating Cash Flow 2021: $3.57B

Northrop Grumman operating cash flow in 2021 was $3.57B.

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