What Happened
Defense Contractor Delivers Solid Quarter Amid Sector Worries
Northrop Grumman delivered a solid earnings report, beating expectations and raising its guidance. However, the company’s stock has struggled to gain traction, down about 8% year to date and up only 2% over the past 12 months. Investors continue to worry about the defense sector, which may be impacting Northrop’s stock performance. The earnings report was reported by Barron’s.