Company / Share Buybacks
Northrop Grumman Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$1.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.5B / $3.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-35.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#15 of 256
Industrials
What the data says
Among 256 Industrials companies, Northrop Grumman is in the top 6% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $393M in FY2017 to $3.7B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +27.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $1.5B to $1.6B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +27.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in IndustrialsTop 6% of 256This company $1.6B Sector average $440.5M
▼
+268.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +27.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 35.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #15 out of 256 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong return on equity: 26.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.6B | -35.4% |
| FY2024 | $2.5B | +67.6% |
| FY2023 | $1.5B | -0.3% |
| FY2022 | $1.5B | -59.4% |
| FY2021 | $3.7B | +656.1% |
| FY2020 | $490.0M | -34.1% |
| FY2019 | $744.0M | -41.1% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | +221.4% |
| FY2017 | $393.0M | -74.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.5B | -51.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026