Company / R&D Expense
Northrop Grumman R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$1.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.1B / $1.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#12 of 174
Industrials
What the data says
Among 174 Industrials companies, Northrop Grumman is in the top 7% for r&d expense. Declined from $1.2B to $1.1B over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.0%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $1.2B to $1.1B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -2.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in IndustrialsTop 7% of 174This company $1.1B Sector average $273.7M
▼
+301.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 0.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #12 out of 174 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 26.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.1B | +0.0% |
| FY2024 | $1.1B | -8.3% |
| FY2023 | $1.2B | +0.0% |
| FY2022 | $1.2B | +9.1% |
| FY2021 | $1.1B | +0.0% |
| FY2020 | $1.1B | +15.4% |
| FY2019 | $953.0M | +24.7% |
| FY2018 | $764.0M | +19.6% |
| FY2017 | $639.0M | -9.4% |
| FY2016 | $705.0M | -1.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026