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Northern Trust CorporationNasdaqGS:NTRS Stock Report

Market Cap US$29.8b
Share Price
US$161.60
US$168.58
4.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y66.8%
7D-3.2%
Portfolio Value
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Northern Trust Corporation

NasdaqGS:NTRS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$29.8b

Northern Trust (NTRS) Stock Overview

A financial holding company, provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, families, and individuals. More details

NTRS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends5/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Northern Trust
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$161.60
52 Week HighUS$173.19
52 Week LowUS$96.28
Beta1.29
1 Month Change13.60%
3 Month Change7.16%
1 Year Change66.79%
3 Year Change124.01%
5 Year Change36.49%
Change since IPO6,724.16%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

NTRS: Fee Momentum Into 2026 Will Depend On Execution And Service Expansion

The updated analyst price target for Northern Trust increases to $168.58 from $153.04. This reflects analysts' use of a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple in their refreshed models.

Results: Northern Trust Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Apr 23
Results: Northern Trust Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

NTRS: Fee Momentum Into 2026 Will Rely On Execution And Service Expansion

The updated analyst price target for Northern Trust moves slightly lower to reflect a fair value adjustment from about $155.82 to $153.04, as analysts factor in revised assumptions on discount rates, growth, margins and future P/E while balancing recent upgrades and target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northern Trust reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets in both directions.

NTRS: Capital Markets Recovery Into 2026 Will Support Fee Momentum

The updated analyst price target for Northern Trust has inched down by about $1 to $155.82 as analysts balance slightly stronger long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions with a modestly lower future P/E multiple and discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Northern Trust has become more mixed, with several firms lifting price targets over the past few months and one later cut, as analysts reassess both earnings power and what multiple to pay for the shares.

NTRS: Capital Markets Recovery Into 2026 Will Support Fee Resilience

Analyst price targets for Northern Trust have been revised upward by several firms, with increases ranging from $8 to $20 as analysts point to supportive sector conditions, recent bank target adjustments and projections for stronger capital markets activity by 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on Northern Trust, with several firms lifting price targets in light of sector-wide adjustments and expectations for healthier capital markets activity into 2026.

NTRS: Fair Value View Will Reflect Sector Tailwinds And Execution Risks

The analyst price target for Northern Trust has increased by a double-digit dollar amount, with analysts highlighting a series of recent target raises across the Street as they update their views on the bank and trust sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Northern Trust cluster around higher price targets, with several banks revising their views as part of broader sector work on trust banks and capital markets names.

NTRS: Fair Value View Will Balance Capital Markets Tailwinds And Execution Risks

The analyst price target for Northern Trust has been adjusted higher to $157.11 from $154.61 as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, a modestly higher future P/E assumption, and incremental improvements in expected profitability and risk assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research has clustered around higher price targets for Northern Trust, with several banks adjusting their models to reflect updated assumptions on growth, profitability, and sector drivers.

NTRS: Fair Value View Weighs Rising Rate Tailwinds And Execution Risks

The updated analyst price target for Northern Trust rises to about $155 from roughly $143, as analysts factor in slightly higher revenue growth, improved profit margin assumptions, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple supported by recent price target increases across several research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around higher price targets for Northern Trust, with analysts revisiting their models on growth, profitability, and relative valuation across the trust bank and broader capital markets peer group.

Northern Trust: Solid Q4, But Valuation Is Too Elevated

Jan 22

NTRS: Fair Value View Maintains Balance As 7% Prime Rate And Q3 Mix Persist

Analysts have lifted their blended fair value estimate for Northern Trust to about $143 from roughly $138, citing modestly higher modeled revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a higher future P/E assumption that aligns with recent price target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Northern Trust show a mix of optimism and caution, with higher price targets clustered around different views on growth, profitability, and balance sheet quality.

NTRS: Shares Will Stay Balanced As 7% Prime Rate And Q3 Mixed Drivers Persist

Northern Trust's analyst price target has been updated to $137.93 from $134.64 as analysts factor in modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and long term P/E assumptions following mixed Q3 outcomes and differing price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Analysts are split on Northern Trust, with some focusing on earnings quality and margin strength, while others are more cautious about core revenue trends and fee pressure.

NTRS: Shares Will Remain Balanced Amid 7% Prime Rate And Mixed Earnings Trends

Northern Trust's analyst price target has been nudged slightly higher to approximately $135, as analysts factor in modestly improved valuation metrics supported by resilient net interest income trends, solid fee-based revenue expectations, and ongoing, though uneven, operating performance across recent quarterly results. Analyst Commentary Street research on Northern Trust reflects a balanced mix of optimism and caution, with price targets clustering in a range that brackets the newly revised consensus near $135.

NTRS: Shares Will Stay Balanced Amid 7% Prime Rate And Mixed Earnings Drivers

Northern Trust's analyst price target has been modestly reduced by about $0.15 as analysts recalibrate valuation models to reflect mixed Q3 fee trends, slightly stronger net interest income expectations, and a more balanced outlook on growth and profitability across wealth management and trust banking. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northern Trust reflects a nuanced mix of optimism and caution, with price targets moving in a relatively narrow band as analysts recalibrate for the latest quarter's dynamics and evolving interest rate expectations.

NTRS: Shares Will Remain Balanced Amid 7% Prime Rate And Mixed Earnings Outlook

Northern Trust’s average analyst price target has shifted higher, supported by analysts who cite an improved net interest income outlook and solid wealth management growth as key factors for the upward adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Northern Trust reflects a range of perspectives, with some analysts highlighting the bank’s improving financial outlook and growth initiatives, while others remain cautious due to ongoing industry challenges and execution risks.

NTRS: Shares Will Face Uncertainty Amid 7% Prime Rate And Mixed Fee Trends

Northern Trust's analyst price target has been revised slightly lower to $134.50 from $134.86. Analysts factor in modest model adjustments reflecting small shifts in revenue expectations and profit margins following recent quarterly trends.

Fee Headwinds And Market Shifts Will Shape Margins In Coming Quarters

Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for Northern Trust to $134.86 per share, citing adjusted discount rates, slight shifts in revenue growth assumptions, and a resilient profit margin outlook. This follows mixed but generally stable Street sentiment on recent results and future prospects.

Passive Investing And Fee Pressures Will Squeeze Profit Margins

The analyst consensus price target for Northern Trust has been raised from approximately $126 to $133 per share. This reflects modest model adjustments and a generally cautious but stable outlook from analysts on trust banks and capital market trends.

Passive Investing And Fee Pressures Will Squeeze Profit Margins

Northern Trust’s consensus price target was modestly raised to $126.38, as analysts cited outperformance in asset growth, market-driven fee gains, and relatively strong profitability, though concerns remain about valuation following speculation-driven rallies and persistent market volatility. Analyst Commentary Strong growth in assets under custody/administration (AUC/A) outpacing peers, especially when isolating from general market effects.

Passive Investing And Fee Pressures Will Squeeze Profit Margins

Analyst price targets for Northern Trust rose to $124.25 as bullish views center on superior long-term asset growth, improved profitability from market tailwinds, and renewed M&A speculation, though the stock’s recent rally and regulatory hurdles temper upside expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising price targets on Northern Trust due to strong long-term growth in assets under custody/administration, which significantly outpaced peers since the post-GFC period, benefiting from rising equity and fixed income markets.

Northern Trust's (NASDAQ:NTRS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Sep 04
Northern Trust's (NASDAQ:NTRS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Passive Investing And Fee Pressures Will Squeeze Profit Margins

Driven by robust AUC/A growth, improving profitability, and positive market and revenue trends—partially offset by skepticism around deal speculation and regulatory hurdles—analysts have raised Northern Trust’s price target from $117.79 to $122.17. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite robust growth in assets under custody/administration (AUC/A) at Northern Trust, outpacing peers when market effects are stripped out.

Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Jul 26
Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

Northern Trust: Stable And Sustainable, But Overvalued

Feb 26

Shareholder Returns

NTRSUS Capital MarketsUS Market
7D-3.2%-0.2%0.6%
1Y66.8%15.6%28.4%

Return vs Industry: NTRS exceeded the US Capital Markets industry which returned 15.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NTRS exceeded the US Market which returned 28.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NTRS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NTRS volatility
NTRS Average Weekly Movement4.5%
Capital Markets Industry Average Movement3.7%
Market Average Movement7.1%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.2%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: NTRS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: NTRS's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
188923,800Mike O’Gradywww.northerntrust.com

Northern Trust Corporation, a financial holding company, provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, families, and individuals. It operates in two segments, Asset Servicing and Wealth Management. The Asset Servicing segment offers asset servicing and related services, including custody, fund administration, investment operations outsourcing, investment management, investment risk and analytical, employee benefit, securities lending, foreign exchange, treasury management, brokerage, transition management, banking, and cash management services.

Northern Trust Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Northern Trust's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NTRS fundamental statistics
Market capUS$29.84b
Earnings (TTM)US$1.81b
Revenue (TTM)US$8.36b
16.5x
P/E Ratio
3.6x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NTRS income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$8.36b
Cost of RevenueUS$0
Gross ProfitUS$8.36b
Other ExpensesUS$6.55b
EarningsUS$1.81b

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

Jul 22, 2026

Earnings per share (EPS)9.79
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin21.66%
Debt/Equity Ratio134.0%

How did NTRS perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.0%
Current Dividend Yield
33%
Payout Ratio

Does NTRS pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy NTRS by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Northern Trust dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 05 2026
Dividend Pay DateJul 01 2026
Days until Ex dividend30 days
Days until Dividend pay date56 days

Does NTRS pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/05 21:39
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/05 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Northern Trust Corporation is covered by 37 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jason GoldbergBarclays
Jason GoldbergBarclays
Lucas MontgomeryBernstein