Peers · Industrials
NOC Alternatives
The closest NOC alternative is MMM (1.81% yield, 8.8/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same industrials sector as NOC (1.71% yield, 8.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to NOC in our universe is MMM — nearly identical yield (1.81% vs 1.71% for NOC) and a 8.8/10 safety score compared to NOC's 8.8/10.
Switching from NOC to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether NOC dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches NOC on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from NOC |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM · 3M Company | 1.81% | 8.8/10 · Strong | Very close match on yield and safety |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best NOC alternatives?
The closest NOC alternatives are MMM — all in the same industrials sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. MMM is the single closest match at 1.81% yield and 8.8/10 safety, versus 1.71% and 8.8/10 for NOC.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to NOC?
Yes — MMM yields 1.81% versus NOC's 1.71%. Its safety score is 8.8/10 against NOC's 8.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to NOC?
We rank 1 similar stocks for NOC: MMM. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks NOC on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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