Capital International Investors holds 7.32M NOC shares (NOC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Capital International Investors reports 7,321,667 shares (5.2%) of Northrop Grumman common stock. Amendment No. 9 to a Schedule 13G/A states CII is deemed beneficial owner of 7,321,667 shares of Common Stock (CUSIP 666807102) of Northrop Grumman Corp. as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists 7,124,472 shares subject to sole voting power and 7,321,667 shares subject to sole dispositive power, based on 141,921,621 shares believed outstanding.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 7,321,667 shares Percent of class: 5.2% Sole voting power: 7,124,472 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficial ownership 7,321,667 shares reported as beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.2% of 141,921,621 shares believed outstanding

Sole voting power 7,124,472 shares shares as to which filer has sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 7,321,667 shares shares as to which filer has sole power to dispose

Shares outstanding (basis) 141,921,621 shares shares believed to be outstanding (used to compute 5.2%)

CUSIP 666807102 Northrop Grumman Corp. Common Stock identifier

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficial owner, sole dispositive power, sole voting power

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 9 to a Schedule 13G/A states CII is deemed beneficial owner"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficial owner regulatory

"CII is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,321,667 shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7,321,667"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

sole voting power regulatory

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 7,124,472"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

Northrop Grumman Corp.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

666807102

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 666807102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Capital International Investors

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 7,124,472.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 7,321,667.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,321,667.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Northrop Grumman Corp.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, C/O NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Capital International Investors
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 333 South Hope Street, 55th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(c)	Citizenship: N/A
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 666807102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 7,321,667 ** **Capital International Investors ("CII") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CII's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital International Investors." CII is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,321,667 shares or 5.2% of the 141,921,621 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)	Percent of class: 5.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 7,124,472
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7,321,667
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Capital International Investors

Signature:	Aaron Espin
Name/Title:	Senior Vice President
Date:	05/13/2026

FAQ

What stake does Capital International Investors report in NOC?

Capital International Investors reports beneficial ownership of 7,321,667 shares, equal to 5.2% of Northrop Grumman's Common Stock, based on 141,921,621 shares believed outstanding as stated in the filing.

What voting and dispositive powers does CII claim for NOC shares?

The filing discloses 7,124,472 shares as subject to sole voting power and 7,321,667 shares as subject to sole dispositive power, with no shared voting or dispositive powers reported.

What document amended CII's ownership disclosure for NOC?

The ownership is reported in Amendment No. 9 to a Schedule 13G/A for Northrop Grumman Corp., signed by Aaron Espin on 05/13/2026 and showing positions as of 03/31/2026.

Does the filing indicate how CII arrived at the outstanding share count?

The filing states the beneficial ownership percentage using 141,921,621 shares believed outstanding; it does not detail the data source or calculation method beyond that stated figure.