Risk factors

Northrop Grumman (NOC) risk factors

Item 1A of every Northrop Grumman Corp. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    12 risks7 new1 dropped5 reworded

    Federal budget uncertainties, debt limits, and statutory risks increasingly threaten operations and contract performance. Intense competition, complex contract accounting, and talent retention challenges heavily impact profitability. Supply chain vulnerabilities and cybersecurity compliance obligations create significant ongoing risks.

    Filed Jan 27, 2026
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    Risk factors section under review

    Northrop Grumman faces heavy reliance on U.S. government defense contracts, fixed-price development risks, and complex regulatory compliance burdens. Liabilities from divested operations, hazardous product uses, and inadequate insurance or indemnification pose additional financial threats.

    Filed Jan 30, 2025