
According to Benzinga Pro data Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) posted a 64.76% decrease in earnings from Q4. Sales, however, increased by 1.83% over the previous quarter to $8.80 billion. Despite the increase in sales this quarter, the decrease in earnings may suggest Northrop Grumman is not utilizing their capital as effectively as possible. In Q4, Northrop Grumman earned $2.71 billion and total sales reached $8.64 billion.