NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Wellington Management Group Llp, J. Stern & Co. Llp, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Two Sigma Investments, Lp, and M&T Bank Corp.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Wealth Management Group | Sell | -30 | -2.7% | 1,090 | $555.15K | Q1 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| M&T Bank Corp | Sell | -176,057 | -91.4% | 16,526 | $11.28M | Q1 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Cornerstone Financial Management Llc | Buy | +5 | +250.0% | 7 | $4.78K | Q1 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Vela Investment Management, Llc | Sell | -5,188 | -85.2% | 899 | $613.33K | Q1 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Dakota Wealth Management | Sell | -30 | -0.9% | 3,188 | $2.17M | Q1 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc | Buy | +8,057 | +29.8% | 35,085 | $23.94M | Q1 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. | Buy | +11,977 | +45.5% | 38,283 | $26.12M | Q1 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Brighton Jones Llc | Buy | +3,239 | — | 3,239 | $2.21M | Q1 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Verus Capital Partners, Llc | Sell | -14,647 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Sell | -7,882 | -1.9% | 405,616 | $276.73M | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Kerr Financial Planning Corp | Buy | +1 | +1.9% | 53 | $30.33K | Q1 2026 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Dala Group, Llc | Sell | -418 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Soa Wealth Advisors, Llc. | Buy | +21 | — | 21 | $14.33K | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Kentucky Retirement Systems | Buy | +9,814 | +115.3% | 18,328 | $2.10M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Western Wealth Management, Llc | Buy | +1,639 | +54.0% | 4,675 | $3.19M | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Cim Investment Management Inc | Sell | -4 | -0.4% | 925 | $631.07K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Mcilrath & Eck, Llc | Sell | -1 | -1.4% | 73 | $49.80K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Sell | -92,901 | -3.4% | 2,644,860 | $1.80B | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Amundi | Buy | +8,897 | +9.3% | 104,646 | $71.39M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| California State Teachers Retirement System | Sell | -5,165 | -2.4% | 210,197 | $143.40M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Talon Private Wealth, Llc | Buy | +4,143 | — | 4,143 | $2.83M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Edgestream Partners, L.P. | Sell | -1,646 | -73.9% | 581 | $396.38K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Sell | -992 | -68.6% | 454 | $310.00K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors | Sell | -111 | -2.8% | 3,873 | $2.64M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Ashton Thomas Securities, Llc | Sell | -30 | -5.7% | 499 | $340.61K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. | Buy | +30 | +15.6% | 222 | $151.46K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Wellington Management Group Llp | Buy | +2,170,005 | +77.5% | 4,970,659 | $3.39B | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| J. Stern & Co. Llp | Sell | -421,215 | -99.8% | 740 | $504.86K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Buy | +382,296 | +50.9% | 1,133,461 | $773.29M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments, Lp | Buy | +285,677 | +935.3% | 316,221 | $215.74M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about NOC activity
Which institutional owners are buying NOC?
Institutional owners buying NOC include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in NOC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in NOC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP (NOC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in NOC increasing?
Institutional interest in NOC can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.
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