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Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NOC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +104
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — NOC

Based on 1881 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NOC than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,881 hedge funds hold NOC right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+248 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

906 buying800 selling
Last quarter: 906 funds bought or added vs 800 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NOC position: 126 → 211 → 227 → 242. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 17% new
1,254 out of 1,881 hedge funds have held NOC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+16% value, -2% shares)

Value
+15%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional NOC holdings rose +16% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

184 → 126 → 211 → 227 → 242 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 126 → 211 → 227 → 242. A growing number of institutions are discovering NOC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,929 holders: 1,362 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 189 entered 1–2 years ago, and 378 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 1873 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in NOC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NOC

In 2026 Q1, 906 hedge funds were net buyers of NOC (242 opened a new position, 664 added to an existing one), while 800 reduced or exited (662 trimmed, 138 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 61% of total institutional value in NOC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +104 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1881.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NOC

How many hedge funds hold NOC — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of NOC vs. share price

Market Analysis: NOC

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NOC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 80d ago
NOC
nan%
XLI
+11.0%

NOC outperformed XLI by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
NOC
nan%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, NOC outperformed XLI by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

91 top-rated funds 20 high-conviction
Consensus
8.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NOC
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1853 1776 4.34%
13F Shares 117M 119M -1.98%
Total Value $77.16B $66.69B 15.7%
New Positions 233 227 +6
Increased Positions 641 596 +45
Closed Positions 156 137 +19
Reduced Positions 649 614 +35
Total Calls 26 27 -3.7%
Total Puts 29 27 7.41%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.12 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 NOC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Focused Investors LLC 3.94% 177,400 $121.0M
2 Vantage Investment Partners, LLC 3.60% 76,583 $52.2M
3 Liberty One Investment Management, LLC 3.26% 46,285 $31.6M
4 Mawer Investment Management Ltd. 3.02% 683,362 $466.2M
5 Themes Management Co LLC 2.97% 7,046 $4.8M
6 Homestead Advisers Corp 2.89% 158,092 $107.6M
7 Jlb & Associates Inc 2.87% 29,264 $20.0M
8 Bcwm, LLC 2.56% 13,249 $9.0M
9 Evexia Wealth LLC 2.51% 13,399 $9.1M
10 Lvm Capital Management Ltd/Mi 2.51% 38,946 $26.6M
11 Glass Wealth Management Co LLC 2.47% 9,344 $6.4M
12 Zwj Investment Counsel Inc 2.40% 97,690 $66.6M
13 Advisor OS, LLC 2.40% 48,562 $33.1M
14 Werlinich Asset Management, LLC 2.33% 7,048 $4.8M
15 McDonough Capital Management, Inc 2.14% 5,730 $3.9M
16 Legal Advantage Investments, Inc. 2.13% 6,051 $4.1M
17 Trinity Street Asset Management LLP 2.12% 45,237 $30.9M
18 Lumbard & Kellner, LLC 2.09% 8,860 $6.0M
19 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 2.04% 6,676 $3.4M
20 Old West Investment Management, LLC 2.04% 27,539 $18.8M
21 Stokes Capital Advisors, LLC 1.97% 12,885 $8.8M
22 Richwood Investment Advisors, LLC 1.94% 3,690 $2.5M
23 Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners, LLC 1.87% 43,111 $29.4M
24 Talbot Financial, LLC 1.80% 31,374 $21.4M
25 Fortune Financial Advisors, LLC 1.77% 5,091 $3.5M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NOC?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NOC than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for NOC?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 906 funds bought or added vs 800 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for NOC holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 1873 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in NOC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held NOC?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,254 out of 1,881 hedge funds have held NOC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NOC has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NOC has gained nan% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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