Boeing vs. Northrop Grumman: Which Stock Offers Better Growth?

Boeing BA and Northrop Grumman NOC are two prominent U.S. aerospace and defense companies with significant positions in both government and defense programs. Boeing has significantly greater exposure to commercial aviation. Its Commercial Airplanes business produces aircraft such as the 737, 787 and 777X, while its Defense, Space & Security segment produces military aircraft, tankers, helicopters, spacecraft and other defense systems. Boeing also has a large Global Services business that provides maintenance, parts and other support. Northrop Grumman, by contrast, is primarily a defense and national-security company.