Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Northrop Grumman (NOC) Q2 Earnings

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance. Sales- Mission Systems: $2.77 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of$2.80 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5%. Sales- Aeronautics Systems: $2.96 billion compared to the$2.80 billion ...