Northern Trust Corp (NASDAQ:NTRS) is a leading financial services company that offers asset management, asset servicing, and wealth management services. It competes with other prominent financial institutions like State Street and BNY Mellon. On January 23, 2026, RBC Capital set a new price target of $159 for NTRS, which was trading at $148.90 at the time, suggesting a potential 6.79% increase.
In its Q4 2025 earnings call, Northern Trust reported strong financial performance. Trust fees increased by 7% compared to the previous year, and net interest income rose by 14% to $654 million. Overall revenue growth was up by 9%, excluding notable items. The company's earnings per share (EPS) saw a significant 19% increase, and the pretax margin expanded to 33%.
Northern Trust returned $1.9 billion to shareholders in 2025, including a record $1.3 billion in share repurchases, reducing the share count by 5%. The company focused on strategic pillars like optimized growth and productivity, enhancing client relationships, and increasing market share. Its asset management division achieved 12 consecutive quarters of positive flows, with liquidity assets under management (AUM) reaching nearly $340 billion.
Despite these positive outcomes, Northern Trust faced challenges due to unfavorable currency movements. The current stock price of NTRS is approximately $148.84, reflecting a decrease of about 2.80% or $4.28. During the trading day, the stock fluctuated between a low of $148.76 and a high of $152.36. Over the past year, the stock reached a high of $157.60 and a low of $81.62. NTRS has a market capitalization of approximately $28.15 billion, with a trading volume of 319,268 shares.
