Northern Trust (NTRS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing and asset management solutions for institutional and high-net-worth individual clients. Established in 1889 in Chicago, the company has developed a reputation for combining personalized client service with cutting-edge technology to support the complex needs of pension funds, endowments, foundations, and affluent families. Northern Trust’s offerings encompass custody services, fund administration, fiduciary and trust services, family office solutions, and retirement plan services.

In its wealth management segment, Northern Trust offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and private banking services. Clients benefit from tailored strategies that address legacy planning, philanthropy, tax efficiency, and risk management. The asset servicing division supports institutional investors with global custody, middle- and back-office outsourcing, performance measurement, and compliance reporting. Through its asset management arm, the company delivers custom investment portfolios and specialized strategies across equities, fixed income, real estate, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions.

Northern Trust operates in more than 20 countries, with major centers in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. This global footprint enables the company to navigate diverse regulatory environments and currency markets while providing seamless cross-border services. Northern Trust has been at the forefront of digital innovation, investing in data analytics, blockchain research, and cloud-based platforms to enhance operational efficiency and improve client experiences.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady, Northern Trust continues to prioritize client-centricity and long-term relationships. The executive team emphasizes risk management, compliance, and ethical governance as core pillars of the firm’s culture. With well over a century of history, Northern Trust remains committed to delivering stability and specialized expertise to its clients worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $124.28 to $126.16
• 50-Day Range: $96.89 to $132.06
• 52-Week Range: $80.81 to $133.00
• Volume: 1.46 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.45 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $24.49 billion
• P/E Ratio: 11.75
• Dividend Yield: 2.38%
• Price Target: $114.50
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Northern Trust Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Northern Trust scored higher than 83% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 257th out of 933 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Northern Trust has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.92, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Northern Trust has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.19%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Northern Trust are expected to grow by 9.19% in the coming year, from $8.27 to $9.03 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Northern Trust is 11.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.15.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Northern Trust is 11.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.20.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Northern Trust has a PEG Ratio of 1.82. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Northern Trust has a P/B Ratio of 2.10. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.91% of the float of Northern Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Northern Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Northern Trust has recently decreased by 15.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Northern Trust pays a meaningful dividend of 2.38%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Northern Trust does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Northern Trust is 27.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Northern Trust will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.22% next year. This indicates that Northern Trust will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.91% of the float of Northern Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Northern Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Northern Trust has recently decreased by 15.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.17

News Sentiment

Northern Trust has a news sentiment score of 1.17. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.95 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 25 news articles for Northern Trust this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for NTRS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Northern Trust to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Northern Trust insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $981,069.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.77% of the stock of Northern Trust is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.19% of the stock of Northern Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NTRS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NTRS shares performed this year?

Northern Trust's stock was trading at $102.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NTRS stock has increased by 22.8% and is now trading at $125.91.

How were Northern Trust's earnings last quarter?

Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 22nd. The asset manager reported $1.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.85 by $0.05. The asset manager had revenue of $1.95 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.95 billion. Northern Trust had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.73% and a net margin of 13.93%.
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Does Northern Trust have any subsidiaries?

Northern Trust subsidiaries include these companies: Parilux, BEx LLC, Aviate Global, Omnium LLC, 50 South Capital Advisors LLC, Admiral Nominees Limited, Arnold Limited, and others.

Who are Northern Trust's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Northern Trust include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.61%), Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc. (0.04%), Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. (0.04%) and Swedbank AB (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael O'grady, Thomas A South, Teresa Parker, Jason J Tyler, Steven L Fradkin, Clive Bellows, Mark C Gossett, Peter Cherecwich, Jane Karpinski, Susan Cohen Levy, Aengus Hallinan, John Landers, Lauren E Allnutt, Charles A Tribbett and Becerra Jose Luis Prado.
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How do I buy shares of Northern Trust?

Shares of NTRS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Northern Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Northern Trust investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/22/2025
• Record date for 7/1 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/01/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - MJR REGNL
• Sub-Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NTRS
• CIK: 73124
• Web: www.northerntrust.com
• Phone: (312) 630-6000
• Fax: 302-655-5049
• Employees: 23,300
• Year Founded: 1889

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Northern Trust: $114.50
• High Price Target: $126.00
• Low Price Target: $101.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -9.1%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.92
• Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $10.72
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.75
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.22
• P/E Growth: 1.82
• Net Income: $2.03 billion
• Net Margins: 13.93%
• Pretax Margin: 18.26%
• Return on Equity: 13.73%
• Return on Assets: 1.03%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.57
• Current Ratio: 0.71
• Quick Ratio: 0.71

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $8.58 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.85
• Cash Flow: $11.48 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.97
• Book Value: $60.05 per share
• Price / Book: 2.10

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 194,539,000
• Free Float: 193,041,000
• Market Cap: $24.49 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.26