Director Robert Moritz buys Northern Trust (NTRS) stock in open market
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NORTHERN TRUST CORP director Robert Edward Moritz Jr. reported an open-market purchase of common stock. On May 1, 2026, he bought 225 shares at $166.41 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owns 8,145 common shares. A footnote states he also holds 989 stock units payable on a 1-for-1 basis in common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 225 shares ($37,442)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
Moritz Robert Edward Jr.
Role
null
Bought
225 shs ($37K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 225 | $166.41 | $37K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 8,145 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares purchased: 225 shares
Purchase price per share: $166.41 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 8,145 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
225 shares
Open-market purchase on May 1, 2026
Purchase price per share
$166.41 per share
Common Stock transaction
Direct holdings after transaction
8,145 shares
Common Stock held directly post-purchase
Stock units held
989 stock units
Payable 1-for-1 in common stock
Key Terms
Common Stock, open-market purchase, stock units
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Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
stock units financial
"Includes 989 stock units payable automatically on a 1-for-1 basis"
Stock units are individual pieces of ownership in a company, like slices of a pie that together make up the whole business. They matter to investors because each unit represents a claim on the company’s assets, profits and sometimes voting power, and changes in the number or value of these units affect ownership percentages, potential dividends and share dilution — all of which influence an investment’s worth.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Northern Trust (NTRS) director Robert Moritz report?
Director Robert Edward Moritz Jr. reported an open-market purchase of 225 shares of Northern Trust common stock. The transaction occurred on May 1, 2026, and was filed as a Form 4 insider trading report with the SEC.
Was the Northern Trust (NTRS) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a sale?
The Form 4 reports an open-market purchase by Robert Edward Moritz Jr. It classifies the transaction with code “P,” indicating he bought 225 shares of Northern Trust common stock rather than selling or disposing of shares.