Vanguard Capital Management Discloses New 7.22% Stake in Northrop Grumman Corp

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G indicating a new substantial position in Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser reported beneficial ownership of 10,248,540 shares of common stock, representing a 7.22% stake in the company. This filing marks a significant increase from a previous ownership of 0%, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder. The reported shares include holdings across various Vanguard affiliates and business divisions, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. Of the total shares, Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 10,248,540 shares and sole voting power over 1,299,313 shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The total value of the position is estimated at approximately $5.82 billion based on the filing data.