10 Most Undervalued Defense Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

8. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC)

Forward P/E: 19.07

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) received a $207.89 million contract modification on April 23 to extend logistics support services, increasing the total contract value to $596.01 million. The agreement supports foreign military sales to countries including South Korea, Japan, and NATO members, with work scheduled through 2027 and funded primarily through international defense budgets.

On the same day, Citi lowered its price target on Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) to $742 from $807 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing peer multiple compression. However, the firm emphasized that the recent selloff appears overdone given strong underlying demand and expanding program execution across the company’s defense portfolio.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is a global aerospace and defense technology company specializing in advanced military systems, including aircraft, missile defense, space systems, and autonomous technologies. The company is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, and was formed in 1994 through the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Aerospace.

The continued inflow of multi-year international contracts reinforces Northrop Grumman’s strong position in global defense modernization programs. Combined with resilient demand signals, these long-duration contracts support stable revenue visibility despite near-term valuation adjustments.