Northrop Grumman Corporation vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Northrop Grumman Corporation trades at $512.35 (market cap $74.42B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Northrop Grumman Corporation is far larger — about 2.8× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Northrop Grumman Corporation pays the higher dividend (1.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NOC | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.42B | $26.30B |
Sector | Industrials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $768.02 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $496.02 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $88.65B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 1.79% | 1.36% |
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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 →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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