NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) Options Risk Score
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Data last updated: 2026-09-06
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Is it risky to sell options on NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) right now?
Over a 4-week expiry window, NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) scores 44 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (LOW). That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 2 recent news items and 10 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. On TickerRisk's scale anything below 45 is LOW, meaning no major scheduled catalyst was found in this window. That is not a guarantee against an unscheduled move — it means the calendar is clear, not that NOC cannot fall.
NOC shows an IV Rank of 65, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 31%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on NOC.
NOC is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-10-20, which falls inside a typical monthly options expiry — expect elevated implied volatility into the event and an IV crush afterward.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) current implied volatility and IV Rank
As of the latest scan, NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) shows an IV Rank of 65 with implied volatility around 31%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 44/100. That is roughly mid-range for this stock, meaning implied volatility offers neither a clear selling edge nor a bargain. Directional conviction matters more than vol here.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) next earnings date — 2026-10-20
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ (NOC) reports earnings on 2026-10-20 — about 44 days away, which falls inside a typical options expiry window. NOC's IV Rank is currently 65. Earnings are the single biggest scheduled catalyst for an overnight gap: implied volatility usually runs up into the report and collapses immediately after (the IV crush). Selling premium into the event captures that crush but exposes you to the gap; buying premium needs a move large enough to beat the elevated IV you paid.
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