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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER
NET INCOME OF $525.5 MILLION, EARNINGS PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE OF $2.71
CHICAGO, APRIL 21, 2026 - Northern Trust Corporation today reported first quarter net income per diluted common share of $2.71, compared to $2.42 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $1.90 in the first quarter of 2025. Net income was $525.5 million, compared to $466.0 million in the prior quarter and $392.0 million in the prior-year quarter.
MICHAEL O’GRADY, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
“Northern Trust began 2026 with strong financial momentum, underscoring the effectiveness of our diversified business model and continued execution of our strategic priorities. Revenue increased 14% year-over-year, supported by improved organic growth, elevated client activity across our businesses, and favorable interest rate and market conditions. Disciplined expense management and a sustained focus on operational efficiency generated more than 700 basis points of operating leverage, a 32% pre-tax margin, and a 43% rise in earnings per share. Return on equity reached 17.4% and we returned 100% of our earnings to shareholders. While global and economic uncertainty persists, we remain focused on supporting our clients, strengthening our global franchise, and delivering lasting value for stakeholders.”
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| FINANCIAL SUMMARY & KEY METRICS | | | | |
| ($ In Millions except per share data) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees | $1,341.4 | $1,307.4 | $1,213.8 | 3% | | 11% | |
| Other Noninterest Income | 210.2 | 174.1 | 158.1 | 21 | | 33 | |
| Net Interest Income (FTE*) | 661.6 | 654.3 | 573.7 | 1 | | 15 | |
| Total Revenue (FTE*) | $2,213.2 | $2,135.8 | $1,945.6 | 4% | | 14% | |
| Noninterest Expense | $1,508.0 | $1,497.3 | $1,417.6 | 1% | | 6% | |
| Provision for Credit Losses | (3.0) | (8.0) | 1.0 | | N/M | | N/M |
| Provision for Income Taxes | 175.1 | 167.8 | 129.4 | | 4 | | 35 |
| FTE Adjustment* | 7.6 | 12.7 | 5.6 | | (40) | | 37 |
| Net Income | $525.5 | $466.0 | $392.0 | 13% | | 34% | |
| Earnings Allocated to Common and Potential Common Shares | $504.7 | $457.0 | $372.2 | 10% | | 36% | |
| Diluted Earnings per Common Share | $2.71 | $2.42 | $1.90 | 12 | | 43 | |
| Return on Average Common Equity | 17.4% | 15.4% | 13.0% | | |
| Average Assets | $165,297.3 | $154,925.7 | $150,262.1 | 7% | | 10% | |
Other Noninterest Income for Q4 2025 included a $19.2 million expense related to Visa Class B swaps.
Noninterest Expense for Q4 2025 included $58.8 million in severance-related charges and a $9.5 million release of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) special assessment reserve.
(*) Net interest income and total revenue presented on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis are non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures. Refer to the Reconciliation to Fully Taxable Equivalent section for further detail.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
| As of | % Change March 31, 2026 vs. |
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| CLIENT ASSETS | | | | | |
| Assets under custody/administration (AUC/A) and assets under management are a driver of the Corporation’s trust, investment and other servicing fees, the largest component of noninterest income. |
| ($ In Billions) | March 31, 2026* | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
| Assets Under Custody/Administration | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $17,288.6 | $17,418.4 | $15,804.7 | (1)% | 9% |
| Wealth Management | 1,265.3 | 1,297.7 | 1,119.3 | (2) | 13 |
| Total Assets Under Custody/Administration | $18,553.9 | $18,716.1 | $16,924.0 | (1)% | 10% |
| Assets Under Custody | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $13,521.1 | $13,604.8 | $12,163.6 | (1)% | 11% |
| Wealth Management | 1,254.2 | 1,284.3 | 1,105.9 | (2) | 13 |
| Total Assets Under Custody | $14,775.3 | $14,889.1 | $13,269.5 | (1)% | 11% |
| Assets Under Management | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $1,287.3 | $1,296.0 | $1,160.9 | (1)% | 11% |
| Wealth Management | 497.6 | 507.2 | 446.9 | (2) | 11 |
| Total Assets Under Management | $1,784.9 | $1,803.2 | $1,607.8 | (1)% | 11% |
Assets Under Custody are a component of Assets Under Custody/Administration.
Client assets for the current quarter are considered preliminary until the Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Total assets under custody/administration and assets under custody increased from the prior-year quarter primarily driven by favorable markets.
Total assets under management increased compared to the prior-year quarter primarily reflecting favorable markets and net client inflows.
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| TRUST, INVESTMENT AND OTHER SERVICING FEES | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Asset Servicing | | | | | |
| Custody and Fund Administration | $497.6 | $496.4 | $453.3 | - % | 10% |
| Investment Management | 169.2 | 165.8 | 152.5 | 2 | 11 |
| Securities Lending | 23.3 | 23.1 | 17.9 | 1 | 31 |
| Other | 50.4 | 44.3 | 48.2 | 14 | 5 |
| Total Asset Servicing Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees | $740.5 | $729.6 | $671.9 | 1% | 10% |
| Wealth Management | | | | | |
| Central | $214.5 | $207.1 | $189.1 | 4% | 13% |
| East | 155.0 | 149.2 | 141.0 | 4 | 10 |
| West | 116.5 | 114.2 | 108.0 | 2 | 8 |
| Global Family Office (GFO) | 114.9 | 107.3 | 103.8 | 7 | 11 |
| Total Wealth Management Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees | $600.9 | $577.8 | $541.9 | 4% | 11% |
| Total Consolidated Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees | $1,341.4 | $1,307.4 | $1,213.8 | 3% | 11% |
Asset Servicing and Wealth Management Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees are impacted by both one-month and one-quarter lagged asset values.
Total Asset Servicing Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees increased both sequentially and from the prior-year quarter.
- Custody and Fund Administration fees increased from the prior-year quarter primarily due to favorable markets, favorable currency movements and net new business.
- Investment Management fees increased from the prior-year quarter primarily due to favorable markets and net new business.
- Securities Lending fees increased from the prior-year quarter primarily due to higher volumes.
- Other trust, investment and other servicing fees increased sequentially primarily due to higher fees associated with seasonal benefit payment services.
Total Wealth Management Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees increased both sequentially and from the prior-year quarter.
- Fees in the regions increased from the prior-year quarter primarily due to favorable markets and new business.
- Fees in GFO increased both sequentially and from the prior-year quarter primarily due to favorable markets and client inflows.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
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| REPORTING SEGMENT RESULTS | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Income (Loss) before Income Taxes (FTE*) | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $373.3 | $325.8 | $235.5 | 15% | | 59% | |
| Wealth Management | 330.2 | 341.8 | 304.1 | (3) | | 9 | |
| Other | 4.7 | (21.1) | (12.6) | | N/M | | N/M |
| Total Income before Income Taxes (FTE*) | $708.2 | $646.5 | $527.0 | 10% | | 34% | |
| Pre-Tax Margin (FTE*) | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | 28.3% | 25.5% | 20.9% | 2.8pts | | 7.4pts | |
| Wealth Management | 37.1 | 38.9 | 37.1 | (1.8) | | - | |
| Total Pre-Tax Margin (FTE*) | 32.0% | 30.3 | 27.1% | 1.7pts | | 4.9pts | |
| Average Loans | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $5,632.5 | $5,746.0 | $5,749.3 | (2)% | | (2)% | |
| Wealth Management | 35,261.8 | 34,812.3 | 35,327.2 | 1 | | - | |
| Total Average Loans | $40,894.3 | $40,558.3 | $41,076.5 | 1% | | - % | |
| Average Deposits | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $102,421.0 | $92,611.0 | $89,296.5 | 11% | | 15% | |
| Wealth Management | 26,469.8 | 26,572.2 | 25,289.6 | - | | 5 | |
| Other | 141.0 | 646.0 | 1,333.0 | (78) | | | (89) |
| Total Average Deposits | $129,031.8 | $119,829.2 | $115,919.1 | 8% | | 11% | |
The prior quarter severance-related charges are allocated to the Reporting Segments with $43.6 million allocated to Asset Servicing and $15.2 million allocated to Wealth Management. The prior quarter expense related to the Visa Class B Swaps and the release of the FDIC special assessment reserve are retained within Other.
(*) Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Pre-Tax Margin presented on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis are non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures. Refer to the Reconciliation to Fully Taxable Equivalent section for further detail.
Note: Reporting segment results are subject to reclassification when organizational changes are made. The results are also subject to refinements in revenue and expense allocation methodologies, which are typically reflected on a retrospective basis unless it is impractical to do so.
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| OTHER NONINTEREST INCOME | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Other Noninterest Income | | | | | |
| Foreign Exchange Trading Income | $87.7 | $74.3 | $58.7 | 18% | 49% |
| Security Commissions and Trading Income | 52.1 | 49.9 | 39.1 | 5 | 33 |
| Other Operating Income | 70.4 | 49.9 | 60.3 | 41 | 17 |
| Total Other Noninterest Income | $210.2 | $174.1 | $158.1 | 21% | 33% |
Beginning in Q1 2026, Treasury Management Fees are included within Other Operating Income. Prior periods have been restated.
Foreign Exchange Trading Income increased both sequentially and compared to the prior-year quarter primarily due to higher volumes driven by market volatility.
Security Commissions and Trading Income increased compared to the prior-year quarter primarily due to higher volumes due to market volatility and growth in outsourced trading activity.
Other Operating Income increased sequentially primarily due to the prior quarter $19.2 million expense related to the Visa Class B swaps. Other Operating Income increased compared to the prior-year quarter primarily due to a market value increase in supplemental compensation plans and lower expense associated with the Visa Class B swaps.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
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| NET INTEREST INCOME | | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Net Interest Income | | | | | |
| Interest Income (FTE*) | $2,241.6 | $2,139.3 | $2,146.5 | 5% | 4% |
| Interest Expense | 1,580.0 | 1,485.0 | 1,572.8 | 6 | - |
| Net Interest Income (FTE*) | $661.6 | $654.3 | $573.7 | 1% | 15% |
| Average Earning Assets | $153,677.4 | $143,038.1 | $138,007.9 | 7% | 11% |
| Net Interest Margin (FTE*) | 1.75% | 1.81% | 1.69% | (6)bps | 6bps |
(*) Interest income, net interest income and net interest margin presented on an FTE basis are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the Reconciliation to Fully Taxable Equivalent section for further detail.
bps - basis points
Net Interest Income on an FTE basis increased compared to the prior-year quarter primarily driven by higher deposits, partially offset by lower interest rates.
The Net Interest Margin on an FTE basis decreased sequentially primarily driven by higher funding costs. The Net Interest Margin on an FTE basis increased compared to the prior-year quarter primarily driven by lower funding costs.
Average Earning Assets increased sequentially and compared to the prior-year quarter, driven by higher deposits, primarily reflected by an increase in money market assets and the investment securities portfolio.
| As of and for the three-months ended, | % Change March 31, 2026 vs. |
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| PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES | | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
| Allowance for Credit Losses | | | | | |
| Beginning Allowance for Credit Losses | $198.3 | $206.7 | $206.1 | (4)% | | (4)% | |
| Provision for Credit Losses | (3.0) | (8.0) | 1.0 | | N/M | | N/M |
| Net Recoveries (Charge-offs) | (0.1) | (0.4) | 0.2 | | N/M | | N/M |
| Ending Allowance for Credit Losses | $195.2 | $198.3 | $207.3 | (2)% | | (6)% | |
| Allowance assigned to: | | | | | |
| Loans | $161.1 | $164.3 | $167.1 | (2)% | | (4)% | |
| Undrawn Loan Commitments and Standby Letters of Credit | 25.5 | 23.3 | 32.8 | 9 | | (22) | |
| Debt Securities and Other Financial Assets | 8.6 | 10.7 | 7.4 | (20) | | 16 | |
| Ending Allowance for Credit Losses | $195.2 | $198.3 | $207.3 | (2)% | | (6)% | |
Q1 2026
The negative provision in the current quarter resulted from a decrease in the collective reserve, partially offset by an increase in individual reserves. The decrease in the collective reserve was primarily driven by improved credit quality of the Commercial and Institutional (C&I) portfolio, partially offset by increased macroeconomic uncertainty. The increase in the individual reserve was driven by a small number of non-performing loans.
Q4 2025
The negative provision in the prior quarter resulted from a decrease in the collective reserve primarily driven by refinements to factors used to estimate losses for the C&I portfolio.
Q1 2025
The provision in the prior-year quarter resulted from an increase in the collective reserve, primarily driven by increased projected macroeconomic uncertainty, partially offset by sector and portfolio-specific improvements within the Commercial Real Estate portfolio.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
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| NONINTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Noninterest Expense | | | | | |
| Compensation and Benefits | $822.2 | $806.3 | $754.1 | 2% | 9% |
| Outside Services | 236.7 | 248.1 | 245.2 | (5) | (3) |
| Equipment and Software | 308.1 | 301.1 | 280.9 | 2 | 10 |
| Occupancy | 51.3 | 56.4 | 53.4 | (9) | (4) |
| Other Operating Expense | 89.7 | 85.4 | 84.0 | 5 | 7 |
| Total Noninterest Expense | $1,508.0 | $1,497.3 | $1,417.6 | 1% | 6% |
| End of Period Full-Time Equivalent Employees | 23,600 | 23,800 | 23,400 | (1)% | 1% |
Compensation and Benefits expense increased compared to the prior-year quarter primarily due to higher annual base pay adjustments, higher incentives, an increase in pension expense, and unfavorable currency movement.
Outside Services expense decreased sequentially primarily due to a decrease in consulting services.
Equipment and Software expense increased compared to the prior-year quarter primarily due to higher software support expense and higher software amortization.
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| PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Net Income | | | | | |
| Income before Income Taxes | $700.6 | $633.8 | $521.4 | | 11% | | 34% |
| Provision for Income Taxes | 175.1 | 167.8 | 129.4 | | 4 | | 35 |
| Net Income | $525.5 | $466.0 | $392.0 | | 13% | | 34% |
| Effective Tax Rate | 25.0% | 26.5% | 24.8% | 150bps | | (20)bps | |
bps - basis points
The effective tax rate decreased sequentially primarily due to higher tax benefits associated with share-based compensation.
CAPITAL ACTIONS
The Corporation returned $509.7 million to common shareholders in the current quarter through dividends and the repurchase of shares. During the current quarter, the Corporation declared cash dividends totaling $150.8 million to common stockholders and maintained its quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share on common stock from the previous quarter. The Corporation repurchased 2,488,148 shares of common stock, including 451,614 withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to share-based compensation, at a total cost of $358.9 million ($144.25 average price per share). The Corporation also declared cash dividends totaling $16.2 million to preferred stockholders during the current quarter.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
REGULATORY CAPITAL
The capital ratios of Northern Trust Corporation and its principal subsidiary, The Northern Trust Company, remained strong at March 31, 2026, exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as “well-capitalized” under applicable U.S. regulatory requirements.
| ($ In Millions) | Standardized Approach | Advanced Approach | | |
| Northern Trust Corporation | March 31, 2026* | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026* | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | Well-Capitalized Ratios | Minimum Capital Ratios |
| Regulatory Capital | | | | | | | | |
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital | | $11,173.5 | | $11,192.5 | | $11,140.9 | | $11,173.5 | | $11,192.5 | | $11,140.9 | | |
| Tier 1 Capital | | 11,995.5 | | 12,008.5 | | 11,973.0 | | 11,995.5 | | 12,008.5 | | 11,973.0 | | |
| Total Capital | | 14,288.1 | | 14,304.2 | | 13,527.3 | | 14,092.9 | | 14,105.8 | | 13,320.1 | | |
| Assets | | | | | | | | |
| Risk-Weighted Assets | | $93,150.8 | | $89,015.4 | | $86,141.8 | | $78,198.0 | | $74,843.6 | | $72,722.8 | | |
| Average Adjusted Total Assets | | 164,381.7 | | 154,083.9 | | 149,331.9 | | 164,381.7 | | 154,083.9 | | 149,331.9 | | |
| Supplementary Leverage Exposure | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | 141,713.4 | | 138,123.4 | | 130,890.7 | | |
| Capital Ratios | | | | | | | | |
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital | 12.0% | | 12.6% | | 12.9% | | 14.3% | | 15.0% | | 15.3% | | N/A | 4.5% |
| Tier 1 Capital | 12.9 | | 13.5 | | 13.9 | | 15.3 | | 16.0 | | 16.5 | | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Total Capital | 15.3 | | 16.1 | | 15.7 | | 18.0 | | 18.8 | | 18.3 | | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Tier 1 Leverage | 7.3 | | 7.8 | | 8.0 | | 7.3 | | 7.8 | | 8.0 | | N/A | 4.0 |
| Supplementary Leverage | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | 8.5 | | 8.7 | | 9.1 | | N/A | 3.0 |
| ($ In Millions) | Standardized Approach | Advanced Approach | | |
| The Northern Trust Company | March 31, 2026* | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026* | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | Well-Capitalized Ratios | Minimum Capital Ratios |
| Regulatory Capital | | | | | | | | |
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital | | $10,669.2 | | $10,582.2 | | $10,185.4 | | $10,669.2 | | $10,582.2 | | $10,185.4 | | |
| Tier 1 Capital | | 10,669.2 | | 10,582.2 | | 10,185.4 | | 10,669.2 | | 10,582.2 | | 10,185.4 | | |
| Total Capital | | 12,614.4 | | 12,530.5 | | 11,392.7 | | 12,419.2 | | 12,332.2 | | 11,185.4 | | |
| Assets | | | | | | | | |
| Risk-Weighted Assets | | $91,741.8 | | $87,698.3 | | $84,975.0 | | $75,858.7 | | $72,611.8 | | $70,567.2 | | |
| Average Adjusted Total Assets | | 163,772.4 | | 153,520.3 | | 148,888.6 | | 163,772.4 | | 153,520.3 | | 148,888.6 | | |
| Supplementary Leverage Exposure | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | 140,752.7 | | 137,559.4 | | 130,447.1 | | |
| Capital Ratios | | | | | | | | |
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital | 11.6% | | 12.1% | | 12.0% | | 14.1% | | 14.6% | | 14.4% | | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Tier 1 Capital | 11.6 | | 12.1 | | 12.0 | | 14.1 | | 14.6 | | 14.4 | | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Total Capital | 13.7 | | 14.3 | | 13.4 | | 16.4 | | 17.0 | | 15.9 | | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Tier 1 Leverage | 6.5 | | 6.9 | | 6.8 | | 6.5 | | 6.9 | | 6.8 | | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Supplementary Leverage | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | 7.6 | | 7.7 | | 7.8 | | 3.0 | 3.0 |
(*) Regulatory Capital, Risk-Weighted Assets and resulting ratios for the current quarter are considered preliminary until the Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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RECONCILIATION TO FULLY TAXABLE EQUIVALENT
The following table presents a reconciliation of interest income, net interest income, net interest margin, total revenue, income before taxes, and pre-tax margin prepared in accordance with GAAP to such measures on an FTE non-GAAP basis. Management believes this presentation facilitates the analysis of asset yields and provides a clearer indication of these financial measures for comparative purposes. When adjusted to an FTE basis, yields on taxable, nontaxable and partially taxable assets are comparable; however, the adjustment to an FTE basis has no impact on net income.
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| 2026 | 2025 |
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| ($ in Millions) | FIRST | FOURTH | THIRD | SECOND | FIRST |
| Net Interest Income | | | | | |
| Interest Income - GAAP | $2,234.0 | | $2,126.6 | $2,144.3 | $2,212.8 | $2,140.9 | |
| Add: FTE Adjustment | 7.6 | | 12.7 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Interest Income (FTE) - Non-GAAP | $2,241.6 | | $2,139.3 | $2,149.8 | $2,217.5 | $2,146.5 | |
| Net Interest Income - GAAP | $654.0 | | $641.6 | $590.8 | $610.5 | $568.1 | |
| Add: FTE Adjustment | 7.6 | | 12.7 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Net Interest Income (FTE) - Non-GAAP | $661.6 | | $654.3 | $596.3 | $615.2 | $573.7 | |
| Net Interest Margin - GAAP | 1.73% | | 1.78% | 1.68% | 1.68% | 1.67% | |
| Net Interest Margin (FTE) - Non-GAAP | 1.75% | | 1.81% | 1.70% | 1.69% | 1.69% | |
| Total Revenue | | | | | |
| Total Revenue - GAAP | $2,205.6 | | $2,123.1 | $2,025.4 | $1,997.9 | $1,940.0 | |
| Add: FTE Adjustment | 7.6 | | 12.7 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Total Revenue (FTE) - Non-GAAP | $2,213.2 | | $2,135.8 | $2,030.9 | $2,002.6 | $1,945.6 | |
| Income before Income Taxes | | | | | |
| Income before Income Taxes - GAAP | $700.6 | | $633.8 | $619.5 | $564.8 | $521.4 | |
| Add: FTE Adjustment | $7.6 | | $12.7 | $5.5 | $4.7 | $5.6 | |
| Income before Income Taxes (FTE) - Non-GAAP | $708.2 | | $646.5 | $625.0 | $569.5 | $527.0 | |
| Pre-Tax Margin - GAAP | 31.8% | | 29.9% | 30.6% | 28.3% | 26.9% | |
| Pre-Tax Margin (FTE) - Non-GAAP | 32.0% | | 30.3% | 30.8% | 28.4% | 27.1% | |
Net Interest Margin is calculated by dividing annualized net interest income by average interest-earning assets.
Pre-Tax Margin is calculated by dividing income before income taxes by total revenue.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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WEBCAST OF FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
Northern Trust’s first quarter earnings conference call will be webcast on April 21, 2026.
The live call will be conducted at 8:00 a.m. CT and is accessible on Northern Trust’s website at:
https://www.northerntrust.com/about-us/investor-relations
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About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of March 31, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$18.6 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.8 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn.
Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
| STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA | | | | % Change |
| ($ In Millions Except Per Share Data) | | | | Q1 2026 vs. |
| Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
| Noninterest Income | | | | | |
| Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees | $1,341.4 | $1,307.4 | | $1,213.8 | | 3% | | 11% | |
| Foreign Exchange Trading Income | 87.7 | 74.3 | | 58.7 | | 18 | | 49 | |
| Security Commissions and Trading Income | 52.1 | 49.9 | | 39.1 | | 5 | | 33 | |
| Other Operating Income | 70.4 | 49.9 | | 60.3 | | 41 | | 17 | |
| Investment Security Gains (Losses), net | - | - | | - | | | N/M | | N/M |
| Total Noninterest Income | 1,551.6 | 1,481.5 | | 1,371.9 | | 5 | | 13 | |
| Net Interest Income | | | | | |
| Interest Income | 2,234.0 | 2,126.6 | | 2,140.9 | | 5 | | 4 | |
| Interest Expense | 1,580.0 | 1,485.0 | | 1,572.8 | | 6 | | - | |
| Net Interest Income | 654.0 | 641.6 | | 568.1 | | 2 | | 15 | |
| Total Revenue | 2,205.6 | 2,123.1 | | 1,940.0 | | 4 | | 14 | |
| Provision for Credit Losses | (3.0) | (8.0) | | 1.0 | | | N/M | | N/M |
| Noninterest Expense | | | | | |
| Compensation and Benefits | 822.2 | 806.3 | | 754.1 | | 2 | | 9 | |
| Outside Services | 236.7 | 248.1 | | 245.2 | | (5) | | (3) | |
| Equipment and Software | 308.1 | 301.1 | | 280.9 | | 2 | | 10 | |
| Occupancy | 51.3 | 56.4 | | 53.4 | | (9) | | (4) | |
| Other Operating Expense | 89.7 | 85.4 | | 84.0 | | 5 | | 7 | |
| Total Noninterest Expense | 1,508.0 | 1,497.3 | | 1,417.6 | | 1 | | 6 | |
| Income before Income Taxes | 700.6 | 633.8 | | 521.4 | | 11 | | 34 | |
| Provision for Income Taxes | 175.1 | 167.8 | | 129.4 | | 4 | | 35 | |
| NET INCOME | $525.5 | $466.0 | | $392.0 | | 13% | | 34% | |
| Preferred Stock Dividends | 16.2 | 4.7 | | 16.2 | | | N/M | - | |
| NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | $509.3 | $461.3 | | $375.8 | | 10% | | 36% | |
| Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities | 4.6 | 4.3 | | 3.6 | | 6 | | 28 | |
| Earnings Allocated to Common and Potential Common Shares | $504.7 | $457.0 | | $372.2 | | 10% | | 36% | |
| Per Common Share | | | | | |
| Net Income | | | | | |
| Basic | $2.72 | $2.44 | | $1.91 | | 12% | | 43% | |
| Diluted | 2.71 | 2.42 | | 1.90 | | 12 | | 43 | |
| Average Common Equity | $11,876.3 | $11,893.5 | | $11,719.1 | | - % | | 1% | |
| Return on Average Common Equity | 17.4% | 15.4% | | 13.0% | | | |
| Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share | $0.80 | $0.80 | | $0.75 | | - % | | 7% | |
| Average Common Shares Outstanding (000s) | | | | | |
| Basic | 185,499 | | 187,532 | | 195,193 | (1)% | | (5)% | |
| Diluted | 186,539 | | 188,582 | | 196,125 | (1) | | (5) | |
| Common Shares Outstanding (EOP) (000s) | 185,047 | | 186,338 | | 194,539 | (1) | | (5) | |
Percentage calculations are based on actual balances rather than the rounded amounts presented in the table above.
Beginning in Q1 2026, Treasury Management Fees are included within Other Operating Income. Prior periods have been restated.
EOP - End of period
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
| | | | March 31, 2026 vs. |
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| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
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| BALANCE SHEET | | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | | | | % Change |
| Assets | | | | | |
| Federal Reserve and Other Central Bank Deposits | $41,757.3 | $53,456.0 | $52,794.5 | (22)% | | (21)% | |
| Interest-Bearing Due from and Deposits with Banks | 6,343.0 | 6,540.8 | 5,277.1 | (3) | | 20 | |
| Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell | 1,678.9 | 2,654.1 | 124.4 | | (37) | | N/M |
| Debt Securities | | | | | |
| Available for Sale | 36,913.2 | 34,036.5 | 30,464.3 | 8 | | 21 | |
| Held to Maturity | 24,286.2 | 23,429.6 | 20,874.3 | 4 | | 16 | |
| Total Debt Securities | 61,199.4 | 57,466.1 | 51,338.6 | 6 | | 19 | |
| Loans | 42,505.5 | 41,948.3 | 40,833.3 | 1 | | 4 | |
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 8,415.9 | 4,128.9 | 2,834.1 | 104 | | 197 | |
| Total Earning Assets | 161,900.0 | 166,194.2 | 153,202.0 | (3) | | 6 | |
| Allowance for Credit Losses | (169.7) | (175.0) | (174.5) | (3) | | (3) | |
| Cash and Due from Banks and Other Central Bank Deposits | 1,407.7 | 1,130.7 | 737.4 | 25 | | 91 | |
| Buildings and Equipment | 447.5 | 464.6 | 477.4 | (4) | | (6) | |
| Goodwill | 709.5 | 712.9 | 700.5 | - | | 1 | |
| Other Assets | 10,279.3 | 8,805.3 | 10,128.4 | 17 | | 1 | |
| Total Assets | $174,574.3 | $177,132.7 | $165,071.2 | (1)% | | 6% | |
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | |
| Interest-Bearing Deposits | | | | | |
| Savings, Money Market and Other | $29,309.7 | $28,984.1 | $28,489.1 | 1% | | 3% | |
| Savings Certificates and Other Time | 5,238.4 | 6,418.9 | 6,680.2 | (18) | | (22) | |
| Non-U.S. Offices - Interest-Bearing | 75,850.7 | 80,046.1 | 73,951.0 | (5) | | 3 | |
| Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 110,398.8 | 115,449.1 | 109,120.3 | (4) | | 1 | |
| Federal Funds Purchased | 1,974.3 | 2,141.1 | 2,377.6 | (8) | | (17) | |
| Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase | 330.5 | 292.2 | 335.7 | 13 | | (2) | |
| Other Borrowings | 7,839.5 | 7,158.3 | 6,534.5 | 10 | | 20 | |
| Senior Notes | 3,345.5 | 3,351.5 | 2,809.3 | - | | 19 | |
| Long-Term Debt | 2,881.6 | 3,484.4 | 4,085.6 | (17) | | (29) | |
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 126,770.2 | 131,876.6 | 125,263.0 | (4) | | 1 | |
| Demand and Other Noninterest-Bearing Deposits | 29,299.4 | 27,348.6 | 21,905.3 | 7 | | 34 | |
| Other Liabilities | 5,517.4 | 4,949.6 | 5,024.4 | 11 | | 10 | |
| Total Liabilities | 161,587.0 | 164,174.8 | 152,192.7 | (2) | | 6 | |
| Common Equity | | | | | |
| Common Equity, excluding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 12,739.0 | 12,663.5 | 12,733.1 | 1 | | - | |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (636.6) | (590.5) | (739.5) | 8 | | (14) | |
| Total Common Equity | 12,102.4 | 12,073.0 | 11,993.6 | - | | 1 | |
| Preferred Equity | 884.9 | 884.9 | 884.9 | - | | - | |
| Total Equity | 12,987.3 | 12,957.9 | 12,878.5 | - | | 1 | |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $174,574.3 | $177,132.7 | $165,071.2 | (1)% | | 6% | |
Percentage calculations are based on actual balances rather than the rounded amounts presented in the table above.
Interest-Bearing Due from and Deposits with Banks includes the interest-bearing component of Cash and Due from Banks and Interest-Bearing Deposits with Banks as presented on the consolidated balance sheets in our periodic filings with the SEC.
Other Interest-Earning Assets include certain community development investments, collateral deposits with certain securities depositories and clearing houses, Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve stock, and money market investments which are classified in Other Assets on the consolidated balance sheets in our periodic filings with the SEC.
Cash and Due from Banks and Other Central Bank Deposits includes the noninterest-bearing component of Federal Reserve and Other Central Bank Deposits as presented on the consolidated balance sheets in our periodic filings with the SEC.
Other Borrowings primarily includes advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
| | | | Q1 2026 vs. |
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| Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 |
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| AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET | | | | | |
| ($ In Millions) | | | | % Change |
| Assets | | | | | |
| Federal Reserve and Other Central Bank Deposits | $42,554.7 | $35,035.8 | $37,161.0 | 21% | 15% | |
| Interest-Bearing Due from and Deposits with Banks | 6,014.6 | 6,049.6 | 4,877.6 | (1) | 23 | |
| Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell | 1,186.8 | 1,593.7 | 394.5 | (26) | | N/M |
| Debt Securities | | | | | |
| Available for Sale | 35,780.4 | 33,714.2 | 30,168.3 | 6 | 19 | |
| Held to Maturity | 23,883.3 | 23,151.0 | 21,821.9 | 3 | 9 | |
| Total Debt Securities | 59,663.7 | 56,865.2 | 51,990.2 | 5 | 15 | |
| Loans | 40,894.3 | 40,558.3 | 41,076.5 | 1 | - | |
| Other Interest-Earning Assets | 3,363.3 | 2,935.5 | 2,508.1 | 15 | 34 | |
| Total Earning Assets | 153,677.4 | 143,038.1 | 138,007.9 | 7 | 11 | |
| Allowance for Credit Losses | (175.1) | (174.8) | (175.6) | - | - | |
| Cash and Due from Banks and Other Central Bank Deposits | 1,137.0 | 1,185.1 | 1,041.2 | (4) | 9 | |
| Buildings and Equipment | 459.8 | 462.3 | 484.8 | (1) | (5) | |
| Goodwill | 713.5 | 711.0 | 696.4 | - | 2 | |
| Other Assets | 9,484.7 | 9,704.0 | 10,207.4 | (2) | (7) | |
| Total Assets | $165,297.3 | $154,925.7 | $150,262.1 | 7% | 10% | |
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | |
| Interest-Bearing Deposits | | | | | |
| Savings, Money Market and Other | $29,244.9 | $27,725.8 | $27,720.5 | 5% | 5% | |
| Savings Certificates and Other Time | 5,785.2 | 6,754.3 | 6,874.0 | (14) | (16) | |
| Non-U.S. Offices - Interest-Bearing | 75,261.9 | 67,454.2 | 64,454.3 | 12 | 17 | |
| Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 110,292.0 | 101,934.3 | 99,048.8 | 8 | 11 | |
| Federal Funds Purchased | 2,576.7 | 2,357.7 | 2,393.6 | 9 | 8 | |
| Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase | 483.8 | 499.2 | 442.4 | (3) | 9 | |
| Other Borrowings | 7,638.3 | 7,059.4 | 7,024.4 | 8 | 9 | |
| Senior Notes | 3,352.8 | 3,087.3 | 2,781.6 | 9 | 21 | |
| Long-Term Debt | 3,472.7 | 3,909.8 | 4,083.5 | (11) | (15) | |
| Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 127,816.3 | 118,847.7 | 115,774.3 | 8 | 10 | |
| Demand and Other Noninterest-Bearing Deposits | 18,739.8 | 17,894.9 | 16,870.3 | 5 | 11 | |
| Other Liabilities | 5,980.0 | 5,404.7 | 5,013.5 | 11 | 19 | |
| Total Liabilities | 152,536.1 | 142,147.3 | 137,658.1 | 7 | 11 | |
| Common Equity | | | | | |
| Common Equity, excluding Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 12,443.4 | 12,508.2 | 12,527.2 | (1) | (1) | |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (567.1) | (614.7) | (808.1) | (8) | (30) | |
| Total Common Equity | 11,876.3 | 11,893.5 | 11,719.1 | - | 1 | |
| Preferred Equity | 884.9 | 884.9 | 884.9 | - | - | |
| Total Equity | 12,761.2 | 12,778.4 | 12,604.0 | - | 1 | |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $165,297.3 | $154,925.7 | $150,262.1 | 7% | 10% | |
Percentage calculations are based on actual balances rather than the rounded amounts presented in the table above.
Interest-Bearing Due from and Deposits with Banks includes the interest-bearing component of Cash and Due from Banks and Interest-Bearing Deposits with Banks as presented on the consolidated balance sheets in our periodic filings with the SEC.
Other Interest-Earning Assets include certain community development investments, collateral deposits with certain securities depositories and clearing houses, Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve stock, and money market investments which are classified in Other Assets on the consolidated balance sheets in our periodic filings with the SEC.
Cash and Due from Banks and Other Central Bank Deposits includes the noninterest-bearing component of Federal Reserve and Other Central Bank Deposits as presented on the consolidated balance sheets in our periodic filings with the SEC.
Other Borrowings primarily includes advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
| QUARTERLY TREND DATA | QUARTERS |
| ($ In Millions Except Per Share Data) | | 2026 | | | | | 2025 |
| FIRST | FOURTH | THIRD | SECOND | FIRST |
| Net Income Summary | | | | | |
| Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees | $1,341.4 | | $1,307.4 | $1,265.5 | $1,231.1 | $1,213.8 | |
| Other Noninterest Income | 210.2 | | 174.1 | 169.1 | 156.3 | 158.1 | |
| Net Interest Income | 654.0 | | 641.6 | 590.8 | 610.5 | 568.1 | |
| Total Revenue | 2,205.6 | | 2,123.1 | 2,025.4 | 1,997.9 | 1,940.0 | |
| Provision for Credit Losses | (3.0) | | (8.0) | (17.0) | 16.5 | 1.0 | |
| Noninterest Expense | 1,508.0 | | 1,497.3 | 1,422.9 | 1,416.6 | 1,417.6 | |
| Income before Income Taxes | 700.6 | | 633.8 | 619.5 | 564.8 | 521.4 | |
| Provision for Income Taxes | 175.1 | | 167.8 | 161.9 | 143.5 | 129.4 | |
| Net Income | $525.5 | | $466.0 | $457.6 | $421.3 | $392.0 | |
| Per Common Share | | | | | |
| Net Income - Basic | $2.72 | | $2.44 | $2.30 | $2.14 | $1.91 | |
| - Diluted | 2.71 | | 2.42 | 2.29 | 2.13 | 1.90 | |
| Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share | 0.80 | | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.75 | 0.75 | |
| Book Value (EOP) | 65.40 | | 64.79 | 63.83 | 62.65 | 61.65 | |
| Market Value (EOP) | 139.57 | | 136.59 | 134.60 | 126.79 | 98.65 | |
| Financial Ratios | | | | | |
| Return on Average Common Equity | 17.4% | | 15.4% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 13.0% | |
| Net Interest Margin (GAAP) | 1.73 | | 1.78 | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.67 | |
| Net Interest Margin (FTE*) | 1.75 | | 1.81 | 1.70 | 1.69 | 1.69 | |
| Assets Under Custody / Administration ($ in Billions) - End Of Period | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $17,288.6 | | $17,418.4 | $16,990.4 | $16,864.9 | $15,804.7 | |
| Wealth Management | 1,265.3 | | 1,297.7 | 1,257.2 | 1,203.4 | 1,119.3 | |
| Total Assets Under Custody / Administration | $18,553.9 | | $18,716.1 | $18,247.6 | $18,068.3 | $16,924.0 | |
| Assets Under Custody ($ In Billions) - End Of Period | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $13,521.1 | | $13,604.8 | $13,195.0 | $13,056.5 | $12,163.6 | |
| Wealth Management | 1,254.2 | | 1,284.3 | 1,244.1 | 1,187.2 | 1,105.9 | |
| Total Assets Under Custody | $14,775.3 | | $14,889.1 | $14,439.1 | $14,243.7 | $13,269.5 | |
| Assets Under Management ($ In Billions) - End Of Period | | | | | |
| Asset Servicing | $1,287.3 | | $1,296.0 | $1,280.1 | $1,229.2 | $1,160.9 | |
| Wealth Management | 497.6 | | 507.2 | 492.6 | 468.5 | 446.9 | |
| Total Assets Under Management | $1,784.9 | | $1,803.2 | $1,772.7 | $1,697.7 | $1,607.8 | |
| Asset Quality ($ In Millions) - End Of Period | | | | | |
| Nonaccrual Loans/Assets | $55.0 | | $76.7 | $78.8 | $92.8 | $73.1 | |
| Nonaccrual Assets / Loans | 0.13% | | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.21% | 0.18% | |
| Gross Charge-offs | $(0.4) | | $(1.4) | $(2.1) | $(0.1) | $(0.3) | |
| Gross Recoveries | 0.3 | | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | |
| Net Recoveries (Charge-offs) | $(0.1) | | $(0.4) | $(0.4) | $0.3 | $0.2 | |
| Annualized Net Recoveries (Charge-offs) to Avg Loans | - % | | - % | - % | - % | - % | |
| Allowance for Credit Losses Assigned to: | | | | | |
| Loans | $161.1 | | $164.3 | $164.4 | $180.5 | $167.1 | |
| Undrawn Loan Commitments and Standby Letters of Credit | 25.5 | | 23.3 | 32.1 | 34.7 | 32.8 | |
| Debt Securities and Other Financial Assets | 8.6 | | 10.7 | 10.2 | 8.9 | 7.4 | |
| Loans Allowance / Nonaccrual Loans | 2.9x | | 2.1x | 2.1x | 1.9x | 2.3x | |
(*) Net interest margin presented on an FTE basis is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Reconciliation to Fully Taxable Equivalent section for further detail.
There was no Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) for any of the periods presented.
Contacts
Jennifer Childe | 312-444-3290 | Jennifer.Childe@ntrs.com & Stephen Carroll | 312-868-2407 | Stephen.Carroll@ntrs.com
John O'Connell | 312-444-2388 | John.O'Connell@ntrs.com