Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Northrop Grumman shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Northrop Grumman stock is State Street Corporation, with 13.2 million shares (9.27% of the company), worth about $7.11 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 43.5%.
In Q2 2026, 1,891 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $60.90 billion.
Insiders reported 99 transactions in the last two years: 37 sales worth $39.47 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from August 3, 2026 (Welsh Mark A. Iii, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through August 3, 2026.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Northrop Grumman shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Corporation | 13.2 million | 9.27% | $7.1B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 9.9 million | 7.00% | $5.4B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 9.0 million | 6.33% | $4.9B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 5.9 million | 4.12% | $3.2B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 5.1 million | 3.56% | $2.7B |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 4.9 million | 3.47% | $2.7B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 3.6 million | 2.53% | $1.9B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 3.6 million | 2.51% | $1.9B |
| Fiduciary Trust Company International | 3.4 million | 2.38% | $1.8B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 3.3 million | 2.30% | $1.8B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Northrop Grumman institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,891 | – | $60.9B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,966 | 118.0 million | $80.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,875 | 118.0 million | $67.1B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,800 | 121.0 million | $73.7B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,704 | 136.0 million | $61.1B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,754 | 121.0 million | $61.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,728 | 120.0 million | $56.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,672 | 123.0 million | $65.4B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Northrop Grumman insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Mark A. Iii | Aug 3, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 544.53 - 554.14 per share. | $52,015 |
| Krishna Arvind | Jun 30, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 509.31 per share. | $36,161 |
| Brown Marianne Catherine | Jun 30, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 509.31 per share. | $46,347 |
| Schoewe Thomas M | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Abney David P | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Winston Mary Ann | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Ross Kimberly A | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Roughead Gary | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Turley James S | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Krishna Arvind | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Welsh Mark A. Iii | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
| Grady Christopher W | May 20, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 552.17 per share. | $192,707 |
Newest 12 of 99 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Northrop Grumman stock?
State Street Corporation, with 9.27% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (7.00%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.33%).
How many institutions own Northrop Grumman stock?
1,891 institutional holdings reports listed Northrop Grumman shares in Q2 2026 worth $60.90 billion.
Are Northrop Grumman insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 37 sales and no purchases (99 transactions in all); the newest on file is from August 3, 2026.
