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Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6658591044
CUSIP
665859104
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$8.98
PE Ratio
15.54
PEG Ratio
0.68
Total Revenue (TTM)
$14.37B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$7.93B
EBITDA (TTM)
$3.07B
Year Range
$81.62 - $157.60
Target Price
$140.00
ROA (TTM)
0.97%
ROE (TTM)
13.32%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Northern Trust Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) has returned 2.75% so far this year and 45.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NTRS has returned 10.76% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Northern Trust Corporation

1D
2.45%
1M
-1.91%
YTD
2.75%
6M
4.90%
1Y
45.04%
3Y*
20.33%
5Y*
8.97%
10Y*
10.76%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, NTRS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Sep 1998 with a return of +22.8%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -24.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, NTRS closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 21, 2009 with a return of +30.9%, while the worst single day was Sep 29, 2008 at -18.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20269.40%-4.24%-1.91%2.75%
20259.55%-1.84%-9.79%-4.73%13.58%19.63%2.53%0.98%3.17%-4.41%2.08%4.63%36.92%
2024-5.62%3.13%9.28%-7.34%2.25%0.60%5.56%2.89%-0.46%11.65%10.58%-7.16%25.63%
20239.58%-1.75%-6.74%-11.31%-7.98%4.12%8.07%-5.05%-7.76%-5.14%20.24%7.47%-1.02%
2022-2.48%-2.35%2.91%-11.51%8.44%-13.11%3.42%-4.70%-9.32%-1.41%10.39%-4.14%-23.82%
2021-4.24%6.66%11.26%8.27%6.49%-4.03%-2.40%5.02%-8.48%14.13%-5.97%3.99%31.65%

Benchmark Metrics

Northern Trust Corporation has an annualized alpha of 4.63%, beta of 1.21, and R² of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock captured 120.99% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.29% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.63%
Beta
1.21
0.46
Upside Capture
120.99%
Downside Capture
105.29%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NTRS ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


NTRS Risk / Return Rank: 8484
Overall Rank
NTRS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8484
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NTRS Sortino Ratio Rank: 8181
Sortino Ratio Rank
NTRS Omega Ratio Rank: 8080
Omega Ratio Rank
NTRS Calmar Ratio Rank: 8787
Calmar Ratio Rank
NTRS Martin Ratio Rank: 8888
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NTRSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.52

0.90

+0.62

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.18

1.39

+0.79

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.27

1.40

+1.87

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.37

6.61

+2.76

Explore NTRS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Northern Trust Corporation provided a 2.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.15 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 26 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.00$3.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.15$3.10$3.00$3.00$2.90$2.80$2.80$2.60$1.94$1.60$1.48$1.41

Dividend yield

2.26%2.27%2.93%3.56%3.28%2.34%3.01%2.45%2.32%1.60%1.66%1.96%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Northern Trust Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.80$0.80
2025$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.80$0.00$0.00$0.80$3.10
2024$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$3.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$3.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.75$2.90
2021$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$2.80

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Northern Trust Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.26%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Northern Trust Corporation has a payout ratio of 36.58%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Northern Trust Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Northern Trust Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Northern Trust Corporation was 67.67%, occurring on Mar 11, 2003. Recovery took 1351 trading sessions.

The current Northern Trust Corporation drawdown is 9.33%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-67.67%Dec 8, 2000562Mar 11, 20031351Jul 22, 20081913
-60.45%Sep 12, 200850Nov 20, 20081625May 8, 20151675
-50.03%Jan 18, 2022446Oct 25, 2023414Jun 23, 2025860
-42.81%Dec 13, 201963Mar 16, 2020260Mar 26, 2021323
-38.72%May 22, 199090Sep 27, 199090Feb 5, 1991180

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Northern Trust Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Northern Trust Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NTRS, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, NTRS has a P/E ratio of 15.5. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NTRS compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. NTRS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.7. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NTRS relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, NTRS has a P/S ratio of 1.9. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items