Northrop Grumman Corporation vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? Northrop Grumman Corporation trades at $510.06 (market cap $74.42B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $554.6. The key difference: Northrop Grumman Corporation pays a 1.79% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Northrop Grumman Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NOC | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.42B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $768.02 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $496.02 | $236.93 |
Enterprise Value | $88.65B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.79% | — |
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Northrop Grumman is a defense contractor that is diversified across short-cycle and long-cycle businesses. The firm's segments include aeronautics, mission systems, defense services, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program and produces various piloted and autonomous flight systems. Mission systems creates a variety of sensors and processors for defense hardware. The defense systems segment is a long-range missile manufacturer. Finally, the company's space systems segment produces various space structures, sensors, and satellites.
Read more on NOC →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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