Aquatic Capital Management Buys Northrop Grumman Shares

Institutional investor adds 14,224 shares of aerospace company to portfolio

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:23am

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Aquatic Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor bought 14,224 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valued at approximately $8.67 million.

Why it matters

Northrop Grumman is a major U.S. defense contractor, providing advanced systems and technologies for government and commercial customers. This investment by Aquatic Capital Management reflects ongoing institutional interest in the company's business and growth prospects.

The details

According to the filing, Aquatic Capital Management purchased the 14,224 shares of Northrop Grumman in the third quarter. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors have also made changes to their Northrop Grumman holdings recently, with Vanguard Group Inc. and Franklin Resources Inc. among the largest shareholders.

  • Aquatic Capital Management purchased the Northrop Grumman shares in the third quarter of the year.

The players

Aquatic Capital Management LLC

An institutional investor that purchased a new position in Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Northrop Grumman Corporation

A leading U.S. aerospace and defense company that designs, builds and sustains advanced systems, products and technologies for government and commercial customers.

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The takeaway

This investment by Aquatic Capital Management underscores the continued institutional interest in Northrop Grumman, a major player in the U.S. defense industry. The purchase reflects the company's strong business fundamentals and growth prospects.