Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
Northrop Grumman Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$2.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.6B / $4.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-21.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 294
Industrials
What the data says
Among 294 Industrials companies, Northrop Grumman is in the top 6% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.1B in FY2017 to $4.7B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +15.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $2.6B to $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +15.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+354.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +15.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders decreased 21.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 294 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders 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 | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.9B | -21.2% |
| FY2024 | $3.7B | +41.4% |
| FY2023 | $2.6B | +2.3% |
| FY2022 | $2.6B | -45.5% |
| FY2021 | $4.7B | +224.9% |
| FY2020 | $1.4B | -11.1% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -22.1% |
| FY2018 | $2.1B | +92.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.1B | -50.5% |
| FY2016 | $2.2B | -42.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026