* Sales increase 9 percent to
* Operating income increases 13 percent driven by strong performance and cost efficiencies
* Diluted earnings per share increase 15 percent to
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* Reaffirming 2024 company-level guidance
First quarter 2024 sales reflect continued strong demand for our products and services. First quarter 2024 net earnings totaled
'Northrop Grumman's first quarter performance includes 9 percent sales and double digit earnings growth, showing we are off to a strong start to the year. We're also seeing the results of our focus on productivity and cost efficiency to improve operating margin in many of our businesses,' said
Consolidated Operating Results and Cash Flows: See full release at:
https://investor.northropgrumman.com/static-files/9be084e2-5e58-4b17-b7c2-b349bd85caf4
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