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Northrop Grumman vs L3Harris Technologies: NOC and LHX compared
Northrop Grumman is the larger company: $11.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $6.1B for L3Harris Technologies (Q3 2026). L3Harris Technologies is growing faster (+7% against +7% a year earlier). L3Harris Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 11.4%.
Where the money goes: NOC and LHX
Northrop Grumman (NOC) · Q3 2026
Northrop Grumman, Q3 2026: revenue $11.1B (+7% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $1.1B, operating cash flow $1.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) · Q3 2026
L3Harris Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $6.1B (+7% year over year), operating margin 13.0%, net earnings $632M, operating cash flow $1.4B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | L3Harris Technologies (LHX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $11.1B | $6.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | +7% |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 13.0% |
| Net earnings | $1.1B | $632M |
| Net margin | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.7B | $1.4B |
| Free cash flow | $1.4B | $1.3B |
| Market value | $74.8B | $48.2B |
| P/E | 16.6× | 24.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $636.00 | $335.20 |
Where the revenue comes from
Northrop Grumman
- Product: $9.1B (82%)
- Service: $2.0B (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Northrop Grumman or L3Harris Technologies?
Northrop Grumman is the larger company: $11.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $6.1B for L3Harris Technologies (Q3 2026).
Is Northrop Grumman or L3Harris Technologies growing faster?
L3Harris Technologies is growing faster (+7% against +7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Northrop Grumman or L3Harris Technologies?
L3Harris Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.0% against 11.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 20, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.