NASDAQ$NTRS
Northern Trust Corp · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Northern Trust reported Q2 2026 net income of $792.2 million and diluted EPS of $4.23.
Northern Trust delivered strong Q2 2026 results with total revenue of $2.71 billion on an FTE basis, up 35% year-over-year, driven by robust fee growth and net interest income. Net income rose 88% to $792.2 million, supported by favorable markets, client inflows, and a large Visa-related gain, while expenses were well controlled yielding significant operating leverage. The company returned substantial capital to shareholders and raised its quarterly dividend.
- Diluted EPS of $4.23 increased 98% from Q2 2025, with net income reaching $792.2 million.
- Total revenue (FTE) grew 35% year-over-year to $2.71 billion, fueled by 10% growth in trust fees and 11% growth in net interest income.
- Assets under custody/administration reached $20.0 trillion and assets under management reached $2.0 trillion, both up double-digits from prior year.
- Return on average common equity was 25.9%, and the company returned over $499 million to shareholders in the quarter while raising the dividend 10%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Northern Trust · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.71B
Revenue by segment
Northern Trust · $1.35B total across 2 segments · Q2 2026
- Asset Servicing$757M—56.1%
- Wealth Management$592M—43.9%
Forward guidance
Northern Trust remains focused on supporting clients, advancing strategic priorities, and delivering long-term shareholder value through sustainable performance.
Tailwinds
- Eighth consecutive quarter of positive organic trust fee growth
- Over 700 basis points of operating leverage for second consecutive quarter
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
-0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.7%
Avg return
30 days after
48%
35 / 73 earnings
Positive
+11.0%
Q2 2023
Best reaction
-11.9%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +0.6% | +3.2% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.0% | +3.2% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.4% | -1.8% | -1.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.0% | +1.1% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.0% | +5.5% | +22.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.0% | +4.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.3% | +6.4% | +14.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.0% | -4.0% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.0% | -2.7% | +2.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.2% | -2.0% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.2% | -9.1% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +11.0% | +11.0% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -11.2% | -9.3% | -16.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.7% | -4.2% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -11.9% | -8.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.7% | -3.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.9% | -2.6% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -9.5% | -8.3% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.1% | +1.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.9% | +0.6% | +2.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.5% | +3.1% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.2% | -1.3% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | -4.1% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.9% | -4.0% | +2.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -4.0% | -2.4% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.1% | -9.3% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.9% | +5.1% | +9.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.2% | +4.2% | -10.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.4% | +6.4% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.3% | +0.4% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.3% | -7.5% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.6% | +4.9% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.4% | +2.6% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.8% | +0.0% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.3% | +4.7% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.1% | -9.7% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.6% | +0.7% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.3% | -6.2% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.0% | +0.0% | +14.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.6% | +0.0% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -7.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +2.3% | — | — |
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