NOC vs TEL: which is the better buy in 2026?
On Alexandria's Compass, TE Connectivity plc has the edge with a 96/100 score versus 92/100 for NOC. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.
Northrop Grumman
NYSE:NOC
B-21 ramps, Sentinel resets, and Golden Dome opens a second growth engine — yet the stock trades 29% below its 52-week high.
Full NOC analysisTE Connectivity plc
NYSE:TEL
The picks-and-shovels AI play hiding inside a connector company, with industrial margins finally doing the heavy lifting.
Full TEL analysisFactor by factor
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Frequently asked questions
Is NOC or TEL the better buy in 2026?
By Compass Score, TE Connectivity plc (NYSE:TEL) edges it at 96/100 versus 92/100 for NOC. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.
How does Alexandria compare NOC and TEL?
Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.
Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.