NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP
Ticker: NOCHealthcareMedical InstrumentsS&P 500The business
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with operations across the United States and international markets. The company delivers a broad portfolio of products, services and solutions primarily to the U.S. Department of War and intelligence community, with 84 percent of 2025 sales derived from the U.S. government. Northrop Grumman maintains approximately 95,000 employees and generated $41.954 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2025.
The company operates through four reportable segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. Aeronautics Systems designs and produces military aircraft including the B-21 Raider long-range strike aircraft, F-35 Lightning II fuselage components, and high-altitude long-endurance unmanned systems. Defense Systems develops strategic deterrent systems, precision strike weapons, missile defense solutions, and advanced tactical weapons including the Sentinel ICBM modernization program and hypersonic systems. Mission Systems provides radar, electro-optical and infrared sensors, command and control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, advanced microelectronics, and cyber solutions. Space Systems delivers satellites, spacecraft systems, missile defense interceptors, and launch vehicles including solid rocket boosters for commercial and government space missions.
Northrop Grumman's history reflects significant industry consolidation, including the 1994 merger with Grumman Corporation, acquisitions of Westinghouse defense electronics, Litton Industries, TRW, and Orbital ATK, alongside strategic divestitures such as the 2011 spinoff of Huntington Ingalls Industries and 2021 sale of its IT and mission support services business. The company competes with Boeing, General Dynamics, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and RTX Corporation, alongside emerging market entrants. Approximately half of 2025 sales derived from cost-type contracts and half from fixed-price contracts. The company maintains a total backlog of $95.7 billion as of December 31, 2025. Additional information is available at www.northropgrumman.com.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Instruments
- HQ
- FALLS CHURCH, VA
- FY end
- 12-31
- CIK
- 1133421
- SIC
- 3812
Ownership
Who holds NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP — across funds, superinvestors and bonds · N-PORT 2026Q2 · 13F 2026-06-30
Top fund holders
| Fund | % of fund | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Mutual Investors Fund AWSHX | 1.23% | $2.64B |
| VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND VTI · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.10% | $2.30B |
| VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND VOO · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.11% | $1.76B |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund FXAIX · Fidelity Concord Street Trust | 0.12% | $962.32M |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV · iShares Trust | 0.11% | $935.61M |
Bonds held by funds
Funds report holding 18 issues of NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP's debt, $2.10B at fund-held market value — what funds hold, not the company's debt outstanding. Weighted-average coupon 4.47%, maturing 2027–2054.
| Issue | Coupon | Matures | Funds | Fund-held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman Corp. | 3.250% | 2028-01-15 | 92 | $340.68M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 4.700% | 2033-03-15 | 59 | $226.81M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 4.600% | 2029-02-01 | 49 | $209.94M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 4.650% | 2030-07-15 | 66 | $170.95M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 4.900% | 2034-06-01 | 48 | $169.14M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 4.030% | 2047-10-15 | 81 | $160.30M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 5.200% | 2054-06-01 | 71 | $145.82M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 4.400% | 2030-05-01 | 37 | $128.78M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 5.250% | 2035-07-15 | 48 | $125.47M |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 4.950% | 2053-03-15 | 55 | $78.89M |
The 10 largest by fund-held value, of 18.
Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.
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