Northrop Grumman Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 84.4%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Corp | 9.15 | 13,000,928 | -1.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 7.66 | 10,882,518 | +4.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.30 | 8,949,227 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 | 4.12 | 5,852,674 | -17.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital World Investors | 3.56 | 5,062,384 | -26.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Wellington Management Company LLP | 3.47 | 4,932,780 | -0.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.54 | 3,608,738 | -1.6 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Wash Mutual Invtrs Comp | 3.20 | 4,549,115 | -3.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| American Funds Washington Mutual A | 3.20 | 4,549,115 | -3.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.18 | 4,521,726 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | 4,393 | 2,316,868 $ | Aug 3, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 4 | 554.14 | 2,217 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 2 | 553.90 | 1,108 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 6 | 549.50 | 3,297 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 10 | 548.32 | 5,483 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 31 | 547.42 | 16,970 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 11 | 546.42 | 6,011 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 19 | 545.59 | 10,366 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Welsh Mark A Iii | Director | Sell | 8 | 544.53 | 4,356 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.