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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $9.9 billion, net income $875 million, EPS $6.14.

“Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) reported first quarter 2026 sales increased 4 percent to $9.9 billion, as compared with $9.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. First quarter sales reflect continued strong demand for our global capabilities. First quarter 2026 net earnings totaled $875 million, or $6.14 per diluted share, as compared with $481 million, or $3.32 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.”

Graham Robinson departed as Director at NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/.

“On February 17, 2025, Graham Robinson notified the Board of his decision not to seek re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
Shareholder Votes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal to provide for an independent board chair.

“The shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposal to provide for an independent board chair.”
Shareholder Votes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal to annually conduct an evaluation and issue a report on alignment of political activities with human rights policy.

“The shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposal to annually conduct an evaluation and issue a report describing the alignment of the Company's political activities with its human rights policy.”
Shareholder Votes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ shareholders approved 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan.

“The shareholders approved the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, with a vote of: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 114,469,555 4,419,417 727,358 13,239,453”
Shareholder Votes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Elimination of personal liability of officers for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duties.

“The shareholders approved management's proposal to eliminate the personal liability of officers for monetary damages for breach of certain fiduciary duties as permitted by Delaware law, with a vote of: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 100,886,043 17,668,284 1,062,003 13,239,453”
Shareholder Votes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor at the 2024-12-31 meeting.

“The shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 with a vote of 127,336,041 shares for, 5,045,391 shares against and 474,351 abstentions.”
Shareholder Votes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, with a vote of: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 111,978,367 6,734,052 903,911 13,239,453”
Shareholder Votes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Election of thirteen directors.

“The shareholders elected the following thirteen directors: Kathy J. Warden, David P. Abney, Marianne C. Brown, Ann M. Fudge, Madeleine A. Kleiner, Arvind Krishna, Graham N. Robinson, Kimberly A. Ross, Gary Roughead, Thomas M. Schoewe, James S. Turley, Mark A. Welsh III and Mary A. Winston.”
Governance Changes

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/: Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate personal liability of officers for monetary damages for breach of certain fiduciary duties, to the extent permitted by Delaware law.

“The Company has filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware a certificate of amendment that reflects the Amendment, which was effective upon filing.”

Benjamin Davies was elected as Corporate Vice President and President, Defense Systems Sector at NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/.

“Benjamin Davies has been elected Corporate Vice President and President, Defense Systems Sector effective July 1, 2024.”

Roshan Roeder was elected as Corporate Vice President and President, Mission Systems Sector at NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/.

“Roshan Roeder, currently Corporate Vice President and President, Defense Systems, has been elected to the role of Corporate Vice President and President, Mission Systems Sector effective July 1, 2024.”

Kenneth Crews was elected as Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/.

“The Company announced that Kenneth Crews was elected Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2024.”

Mark Caylor retired as Corporate Vice President and President, Mission Systems Sector at NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/.

“Mark Caylor, Corporate Vice President and President, Mission Systems Sector will retire on July 26, 2024 after more than 20 years with the Company.”

David Keffer retired as Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/.

“David Keffer, Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring from the Company. Mr. Keffer will step down from his position on October 1, 2024, but will remain an employee of the Company until his retirement from the Company on February 21, 2025 to help facilitate an orderly transition.”
Earnings Releases

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $10.1 billion, net income $944 million, EPS $6.32 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Northrop Grumman Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results • Sales increase 9 percent to $10.1 billion • Operating income increases 13 percent driven by strong performance and cost efficiencies • Diluted earnings per share increase 15 percent to $6.32 • $1.5 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases • Reaffirming 2024 company-level guidance”

Facts are extracted by an LLM and gated to those whose source quote is present verbatim in the filing text. Coverage is best-effort while backfill and monitoring mature; this is not yet a full-market index. See methodology.