NASDAQ:NTRSNorthern Trust Competitors & Alternatives

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Northern Trust and BlackRock's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

BlackRock has higher revenue and earnings than Northern Trust. Northern Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BlackRock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BlackRock has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. BlackRock pays an annual dividend of $14.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Northern Trust pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. BlackRock pays out 51.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northern Trust has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and BlackRock has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Northern Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and BlackRock's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Northern Trust and BlackRock, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Northern Trust currently has a consensus price target of $86.6818, indicating a potential upside of 10.14%. BlackRock has a consensus price target of $530.00, indicating a potential downside of 4.94%. Given Northern Trust's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Northern Trust is more favorable than BlackRock.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

82.6% of Northern Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of BlackRock shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of BlackRock shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

BlackRock beats Northern Trust on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northern Trust and Bank of New York Mellon's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Bank of New York Mellon has higher revenue and earnings than Northern Trust. Bank of New York Mellon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northern Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bank of New York Mellon has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Bank of New York Mellon pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Northern Trust pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of New York Mellon pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northern Trust has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Bank of New York Mellon has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Northern Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and Bank of New York Mellon's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Northern Trust and Bank of New York Mellon, as reported by MarketBeat.

Northern Trust currently has a consensus price target of $86.6818, indicating a potential upside of 10.14%. Bank of New York Mellon has a consensus price target of $44.0357, indicating a potential upside of 14.23%. Given Bank of New York Mellon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of New York Mellon is more favorable than Northern Trust.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

82.6% of Northern Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.7% of Bank of New York Mellon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Bank of New York Mellon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Northern Trust beats Bank of New York Mellon on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:TROW) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northern Trust and T. Rowe Price Group's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

T. Rowe Price Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Northern Trust. Northern Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than T. Rowe Price Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, T. Rowe Price Group has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its share price is 15% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. T. Rowe Price Group pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Northern Trust pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. T. Rowe Price Group pays out 44.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northern Trust has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and T. Rowe Price Group has raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years. Northern Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and T. Rowe Price Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Northern Trust and T. Rowe Price Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

Northern Trust currently has a consensus price target of $86.6818, indicating a potential upside of 10.14%. T. Rowe Price Group has a consensus price target of $114.4545, indicating a potential downside of 8.63%. Given Northern Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Northern Trust is more favorable than T. Rowe Price Group.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

82.6% of Northern Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.8% of T. Rowe Price Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of T. Rowe Price Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

T. Rowe Price Group beats Northern Trust on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and State Street (NYSE:STT) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northern Trust and State Street's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

State Street has higher revenue and earnings than Northern Trust. State Street is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northern Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, State Street has a beta of 1.53, indicating that its share price is 53% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. State Street pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Northern Trust pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. State Street pays out 33.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northern Trust has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and State Street has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and State Street's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Northern Trust and State Street, as reported by MarketBeat.

Northern Trust currently has a consensus price target of $86.6818, indicating a potential upside of 10.14%. State Street has a consensus price target of $73.8125, indicating a potential upside of 14.47%. Given State Street's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe State Street is more favorable than Northern Trust.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

82.6% of Northern Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of State Street shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of State Street shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

State Street beats Northern Trust on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northern Trust and Ameriprise Financial's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ameriprise Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Northern Trust. Ameriprise Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northern Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ameriprise Financial has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Ameriprise Financial pays an annual dividend of $4.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Northern Trust pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameriprise Financial pays out 25.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northern Trust has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Ameriprise Financial has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and Ameriprise Financial's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Northern Trust and Ameriprise Financial, as reported by MarketBeat.

Northern Trust currently has a consensus price target of $86.6818, indicating a potential upside of 10.14%. Ameriprise Financial has a consensus price target of $170.5556, indicating a potential upside of 17.26%. Given Ameriprise Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ameriprise Financial is more favorable than Northern Trust.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

82.6% of Northern Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.2% of Ameriprise Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Ameriprise Financial shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ameriprise Financial beats Northern Trust on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

82.6% of Northern Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.6% of Franklin Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Northern Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.7% of Franklin Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Northern Trust and Franklin Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Northern Trust has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Franklin Resources has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its share price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northern Trust and Franklin Resources' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Northern Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Franklin Resources. Franklin Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northern Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Northern Trust and Franklin Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Northern Trust currently has a consensus price target of $86.6818, indicating a potential upside of 10.14%. Franklin Resources has a consensus price target of $23.4286, indicating a potential upside of 11.94%. Given Franklin Resources' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Franklin Resources is more favorable than Northern Trust.

Dividends

Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Franklin Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.2%. Northern Trust pays out 42.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Franklin Resources pays out 42.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northern Trust has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Franklin Resources has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years. Franklin Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Northern Trust beats Franklin Resources on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.