GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA (0000044201) (Filer)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number

811-00862

The Growth Fund of America

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

6455 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California 92618

(Address of principal executive offices)

Hong T. Le

6455 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California 92618

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(949) 975-5000

Date of fiscal year end:

August 31

Date of reporting period:

August 31, 2026

ITEM 1 - Reports to Stockholders

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class A

| AGTHX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class A shares gained 14.80% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-A.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures reflect deduction of the maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information

is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with mu

ltiple

accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFAAARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class C

| GFACX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class C shares gained 13.95% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-C.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector 

(percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Yo

ur in

structions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFCCARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class F-1

| GFAFX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class F-1 shares gained 14.74% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-F1.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shar

eh

olders with

mu

ltiple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFF1ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class F-2

| GFFFX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class F-2 shares gained 15.02% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-F2.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shar

eh

olders with m

ul

tiple acc

o

unts at the s

a

me address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFF2ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class F-3

| GAFFX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class F-3 shares gained 15.15% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-F3.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

1

Class F-3 shares were first offered on January 27, 2017.

2

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

3

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be m

aile

d to shareholders with

multip

le ac

count

s at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFF3ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class 529-A

| CGFAX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. 

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class 529-A shares gained 14.77% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529A.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures reflect deduction of the maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with mu

ltip

le ac

co

unts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MF5AARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class 529-C

| CGFCX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. 

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class 529-C shares gained 13.88% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529C.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to sh

are

holders with mul

tiple

accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MF5CARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class 529-E

| CGFEX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. 

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class 529-E shares gained 14.46% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529E.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to sh

areh

olders with m

u

ltiple ac

c

ounts

a

t the s

a

me address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MF5EARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class 529-F-2

| FAFGX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. 

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class 529-F-2 shares gained 15.04% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529F2.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

1

Class 529-F-2 shares were first offered on October 30, 2020.

2

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

3

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be m

ail

ed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Gro

up

or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MF5XARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class 529-F-3

| FFAFX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225. 

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class 529-F-3 shares gained 15.08% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-529F3.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

1

Class 529-F-3 shares were first offered on October 30, 2020.

2

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

3

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to s

hare

holders with m

ultipl

e accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MF5YARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-1

| RGAAX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-1 shares gained 13.91% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R1.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders wit

h m

ultiple

acco

unts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFR1ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-2

| RGABX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-2 shares gained 13.89% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R2.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders wit

h mult

iple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFR2ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-2E

| RGEBX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-2E shares gained 14.24% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R2E.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most share

h

older documents will be mailed to shareholders wit

h multi

ple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(8

00) 421

-4225, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MF2EARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-3

| RGACX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-3 shares gained 14.41% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R3.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with mu

ltip

le accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be household

e

d, please contact Ca

pita

l Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or

your

financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFR3ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-4

| RGAEX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-4 shares gained 14.75% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R4.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with m

ult

iple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effectiv

e

within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFR4ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-5E

| RGAHX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-5E shares gained 14.97% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R5E.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with multiple

accoun

ts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effectiv

e

within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFE5ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-5

| RGAFX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-5 shares gained 15.08% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R5.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one co

p

y of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be householded, please contact Capital G

ro

up at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or your financial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFR5ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

The Growth Fund of America®

Class R-6

| RGAGX

for the year ended August 31, 2026

This annual shareholder report contains important information about The Growth Fund of America (the "fund") for the period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 421-4225.

What were the fund costs for the last year? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Management's discussion of fund performance

The fund’s Class R-6 shares gained 15.13% for the year ended August 31, 2026. That result compares with a 20.38% gain for the S&P 500 Index. For information on returns for additional periods, including the fund lifetime, please refer to capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-returns-R6.

What factors influenced results

U.S. equities posted strong gains during the fund’s fiscal year, driving the S&P 500 Index to record highs. Markets were supported by higher oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The U.S. economy remained resilient, underpinned by steady consumer spending, while signs of a moderating labor market prompted the Federal Reserve to implement three 25-basis-point rate cuts during the period.

Within the fund,

mostsectors contributed positively to returns, with information technology being particularly impactful. The healthcare, industrials and materials sectors also generated solid gains. Although it represented a relatively small portion of the portfolio, the energy sector delivered especially strong results and contributed meaningfully to fund returns.

In contrast, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors posted negative returns and weighed on overall fund results.

How a hypothetical $10,000 investment has grown

Figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Average annual total returns

*

Investment results assume all distributions are reinvested and reflect applicable fees and expenses. When applicable, results reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which they would have been lower.

†

Results assume all distributions are reinvested. Any market index shown is unmanaged, and therefore, has no expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Source(s): S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.

The fund’s past performance is not a predictor of its future performance.

The line chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Key fund statistics

Portfolio holdings by sector (percent of net assets)

Availability of additional information

Additional information about the fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at

capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6

.

Important information

To reduce fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents will be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (householding). If you would prefer that your documents not be

h

ouseholded, please contact Capital Group at

(800) 421-4225

, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be

e

ffective within 30 days of receipt by Capital Group or

your fina

ncial intermediary.

Lit. No. MFR6ARX-005-1026 © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.

ITEM 2 - Code of Ethics

The Registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics, as of the end of the period covered by this report, applicable to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code of ethics is available without charge at https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual/pdf/shareholder/cg_code_of_ethics.pdf.

ITEM 3 - Audit Committee Financial Expert

The Registrant's board has determined that Charles E. Andrews, a member of the Registrant's audit committee, is an "audit committee financial expert" and "independent," as such terms are defined in this Item. This designation will not increase the designee's duties, obligations or liability as compared to his or her duties, obligations and liability as a member of the audit committee and of the board, nor will it reduce the responsibility of the other audit committee members. There may be other individuals who, through education or experience, would qualify as "audit committee financial experts" if the board had designated them as such. Most importantly, the board believes each member of the audit committee contributes significantly to the effective oversight of the Registrant's financial statements and condition.

ITEM 4 - Principal Accountant Fees and Services

1The audit fees represents fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit and review of the Registrant's annual financial statements. The audit-related fees represents fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Registrant's financial statements, but not reported under "audit fees". The tax fees consist of professional services relating to the preparation of the Registrant’s tax returns. The other fees represents fees, if any, billed for other products and services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant other than those reported under the "audit fees", "audit-related fees", and "tax fees".

2This includes only fees for non-audit services billed to the adviser and affiliates for engagements that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant and were subject to the pre-approval policies described below. The audit- related fees consist of assurance and related services relating to the examination of the Registrant’s transfer agent, principal underwriter and investment adviser conducted in accordance with Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements Number 18 issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The tax fees consist of consulting services relating to the Registrant’s investments. The other fees consist of subscription services related to an accounting research tool.

3Aggregate non-audit fees paid to the Registrant’s auditors, including fees for all services billed to the Registrant, adviser and affiliates that provide ongoing services to the Registrant. The non-audit services represented by these amounts were brought to the attention of the committee and considered to be compatible with maintaining the auditors’ independence.

(e1)(e2)(h) All audit and permissible non-audit services that the Registrant’s audit committee considers compatible with maintaining the independent registered public accounting firm’s independence are required to be pre-approved by the committee. The pre-approval requirement will extend to all non-audit services provided to the Registrant, the investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant. The committee will not delegate its responsibility to pre-approve these services to the investment adviser. The committee may delegate to one or more committee members the authority to review and pre-approve audit and permissible non-audit services. Actions taken under any such delegation will be reported to the full committee at its next meeting. The pre-approval requirement is waived with respect to non-audit services if certain conditions are met. The pre-approval requirement was not waived for any of the non-audit services listed above provided to the Registrant, adviser and affiliates.

(f)Not applicable.

(i)Not applicable.

(j)Not applicable.

ITEM 5 - Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable to this Registrant, insofar as the Registrant is not a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

ITEM 6 - Investments

The Investment Portfolio is included as part of the material filed under Item 7 of this Form.

ITEM 7 - Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies

The Growth Fund of America®

Financial Statements and Other Information
N-CSR Items 7-11

for the year ended August 31, 2026

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Investment portfolio August 31, 2026

Investments in affiliates (c)

Investments in affiliates (c) (continued)

Restricted securities (e)

Refer to the notes to financial statements.

Financial statements

Statement of assets and liabilities at August 31, 2026

(dollars in thousands)