Russell Investments Boosts Stake in Huntington Ingalls

Aerospace firm sees increased institutional investment in Q3 2025

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:21am

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Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII) by 13.2% in the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 117,743 shares of the aerospace company's stock, representing approximately 0.30% of Huntington Ingalls' total shares outstanding.

Why it matters

Huntington Ingalls is a major defense contractor and shipbuilder, so increased institutional investment in the company could signal growing confidence in the firm's long-term prospects amid ongoing military and government spending. The stock's performance and ownership changes are closely watched by industry analysts.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Russell Investments purchased an additional 13,741 shares of Huntington Ingalls during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 117,743 shares valued at $33.9 million as of the end of the quarter. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors also added to or reduced their stakes in HII during the period.

  • Russell Investments filed its 13F report for Q3 2025 on March 12, 2026.

The players

Russell Investments Group Ltd.

A global asset management firm that oversees over $300 billion in assets.

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

America's largest military shipbuilding company and a leading provider of professional services to the U.S. government.

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The takeaway

Huntington Ingalls' increased institutional ownership signals growing confidence in the defense contractor's long-term prospects, even as the stock market faces broader economic uncertainty.