Northrop Grumman (NOC) director receives 71-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Northrop Grumman director Christopher W. Grady reported an equity award of common stock under the company’s long-term incentive program. On February 12, 2026, he acquired 71 shares of common stock at a reported price of $695.06 per share in a transaction categorized as a grant or award.

According to the disclosure, these shares were deferred into a stock unit account pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. Following this award, Grady’s directly held stock unit account reflected 71 shares of common stock equivalents pursuant to the plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Grady Christopher W.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE

(Street)

FALLS CHURCH VA 22042

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ [ NOC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/12/2026		A(1)		71(1)	A	$695.06	71(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock deferred into a stock unit account pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan (the "Plan") in a transaction exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

2. Represents shares of common stock held in a stock unit account pursuant to the Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennifer C. McGarey, Attorney-in-Fact	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Northrop Grumman (NOC) report for Christopher W. Grady?

Northrop Grumman reported that director Christopher W. Grady acquired 71 shares of common stock as an equity award. The shares were deferred into a stock unit account under the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

How many Northrop Grumman (NOC) shares did Christopher W. Grady acquire in this Form 4?

Christopher W. Grady acquired 71 shares of Northrop Grumman common stock in this transaction. These shares were granted as an award and deferred into a stock unit account established under the company’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan for directors and executives.

What was the reported price per share for Christopher W. Grady’s Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock award?

The reported price per share for the award was $695.06. This figure reflects the value assigned to the 71 shares of common stock deferred into Grady’s stock unit account under Northrop Grumman’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan.

What plan governs Christopher W. Grady’s latest Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock unit award?

The award is governed by the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan. Under this plan, the 71 common shares were deferred into a stock unit account, providing equity-based compensation aligned with the company’s long-term performance framework for eligible participants.

How many Northrop Grumman (NOC) shares does Christopher W. Grady hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Christopher W. Grady’s directly reported holdings total 71 shares in his stock unit account. These represent deferred common stock equivalents credited under the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing footnotes.

Was Christopher W. Grady’s Northrop Grumman (NOC) stock award a market purchase or an equity grant?

The transaction was an equity grant, not a market purchase. It is classified under transaction code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, and involved deferring 71 common shares into a stock unit account under the company’s 2024 long-term incentive plan.