ADI vs NOC: which is the better buy in 2026?
On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 95/100 score versus 92/100 for NOC. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.
Analog Devices, Inc.
NASDAQ:ADI
The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.
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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 analysisFactor by factor
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Frequently asked questions
Is ADI or NOC the better buy in 2026?
By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 95/100 versus 92/100 for NOC. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.
How does Alexandria compare ADI and NOC?
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.