Every 8-K that Northern Trust Corp (NTRS) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Northern Trust Corporation announced the full redemption of its Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. On October 1, 2026, the company plans to redeem all 5,000 outstanding Series D preferred shares, each with a $100,000 liquidation preference, together with all 500,000 outstanding depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a Series D share.
The depositary shares will be redeemed at $1,000.00 per Depositary Share, separate from the regular quarterly dividend of $23.00 per Depositary Share, which was previously declared and is scheduled to be paid on the Redemption Date to holders of record as of 5:00 p.m. Chicago time on September 15, 2026. After the Redemption Date, the Series D preferred will no longer be outstanding and no further dividends will be declared on it. As of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust reported assets under custody/administration of US$20.0 trillion and assets under management of US$2.0 trillion.
Northern Trust Corporation reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with net income of $792.2 million and diluted EPS of $4.23, up 51% and 56% from the prior quarter and 88% and 98% from the prior-year quarter. On a fully taxable equivalent basis, total revenue was $2.71 billion, up 22% sequentially and 35% year over year, driven by 10% growth in trust, investment and other servicing fees and 11% growth in net interest income.
Results included notable items: a $525.4 million pre-tax gain from participation in a Visa Inc. exchange offer and a $73.9 million pre-tax loss on available-for-sale debt securities sold in a portfolio repositioning, plus $145.6 million of pre-tax expense items such as software dispositions, severance and a one-time equity grant. Client assets were robust, with assets under custody/administration of $20.0 trillion and assets under management of $2.0 trillion, both up double digits year over year. Credit quality remained solid with a negative provision for credit losses of $5.3 million and nonaccrual assets at 0.16% of loans. The standardized Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.2%. The company returned $499.4 million to common shareholders in the quarter through $148.8 million of dividends and $350.6 million of share repurchases.
Northern Trust Corporation reported results from its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on April 21, 2026. Stockholders representing 168,937,566 shares, or 91.15% of common stock as of the February 23, 2026 record date, were present in person or by proxy.
All 13 director nominees were elected, each receiving significantly more votes "for" than "against". Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, 2025 named executive officer compensation. In addition, they approved the Corporation’s 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
Northern Trust Corporation furnished slides from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, highlighting 2025 performance and strategy. For 2025, GAAP revenue was $8,086.4 million, with expenses of $5,754.4 million and pre-tax income of $2,339.5 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $8.74.
The company reported a pre-tax margin of 28.9% and return on average common equity of 14.4%. Client assets included $17 trillion in assets under custody/administration and $1.8 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Regulatory capital remained strong, with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 12.6%. Total capital returned to shareholders was $1,874 million with a payout ratio of 111%, and the slides outlined medium-term targets such as a 33% pre-tax margin and mid-teens return on equity.
Northern Trust Corporation reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with net income of $525.5 million and diluted EPS of $2.71, up from $1.90 a year earlier. Total revenue on a fully taxable equivalent basis rose 14% year-over-year to $2.21 billion, while net income increased 34%.
Trust, investment and other servicing fees grew 11% to $1.34 billion, supported by higher markets, client inflows and new business. Net interest income (FTE) rose 15% to $661.6 million as average earning assets expanded 11%. Operating leverage exceeded 700 basis points, driving a 32.0% pre-tax margin and a 17.4% return on average common equity.
Client assets remained sizable, with assets under custody/administration of $18.6 trillion and assets under management of $1.8 trillion. Capital ratios stayed well above regulatory minimums, including a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 12.0% under the standardized approach. The company returned 100% of earnings to common shareholders through $150.8 million of dividends and $358.9 million of share repurchases.
Northern Trust Corporation filed a report stating that its Chief Financial Officer, David W. Fox, Jr., and Northern Trust Asset Management President, Michael Hunstad, will speak at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference in Miami Beach on February 10, 2026.
The company made an audio webcast of the presentation available through its investor relations website for 30 days, and furnished the conference slides as Exhibit 99.1. Those slides highlight Northern Trust Asset Management’s $1.4T in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, with about 75% institutional and 25% wealth and retail clients, and show a diversified mix across equity, fixed income, cash, alternatives and multi-asset strategies.
Northern Trust Corporation filed a current report describing how it is sharing its latest financial results. The company issued a press release on January 22, 2026 reporting earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and attached this release as Exhibit 99.1.
The company also plans a live conference call and webcast on January 22, 2026 to discuss these results and other matters. In support of the call, Northern Trust made available website presentation materials and detailed financial trend information, attached as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3. These materials are being furnished rather than filed, which means they are not subject to certain liability provisions under the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated into other filings.
Northern Trust Corporation issued $500,000,000 of 4.150% Senior Notes due 2030 and $750,000,000 of 5.117% Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes due 2040 in public offerings under its shelf registration. The senior notes are unsecured and rank equally with the company’s other senior debt, pay interest semi-annually each May 19 and November 19 beginning in 2026, and cannot be redeemed before maturity.
The subordinated notes are unsecured and rank junior to depositors, general creditors and senior indebtedness. They carry a 5.117% fixed rate until November 19, 2035, then reset to the Five-Year U.S. Treasury Rate plus 105 basis points until maturity, with interest also paid semi-annually starting May 19, 2026. The company may redeem the subordinated notes only once, in whole, on the reset date at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.
Northern Trust Corporation furnished an 8-K announcing its earnings materials for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The company issued a press release and made presentation materials and financial trends available, and held a live conference call and webcast on October 22, 2025 to discuss results and related matters.
The materials were furnished as Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release), 99.2 (Presentation Materials), and 99.3 (Financial Trends) and are not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.
Northern Trust Corporation reported a senior leadership change in its asset management business. Michael Hunstad has been appointed President – Asset Management, replacing Daniel E. Gamba, effective September 3, 2025.
Hunstad has held several senior leadership positions at Northern Trust and most recently served as Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, indicating continuity within the firm’s existing investment leadership team. The company also issued a press release providing additional details about this transition.