[Form 4] NORTHERN TRUST CORP Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Northern Trust Corp director Donald Thompson reported receiving stock-based awards of common stock rather than making open-market purchases. On March 31, 2026, he acquired 268.68 shares at $139.57 per share, and on April 1, 2026, he acquired 142.85 shares at $141.41 per share as grant or award transactions.
After these awards, Thompson directly held 30,312.85 shares of Northern Trust common stock. The filing also lists an indirect holding of 1,743 shares by a trust. A footnote explains that the reported positions represent stock units payable on a 1-for-1 basis in common shares, underscoring that these are compensation-related equity units rather than discretionary market trades.
Positive
- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Thompson Donald
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 142.85 | $141.41 | $20K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 268.68 | $139.57 | $37K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 30,312.85 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,743 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Stock award 1: 268.68 shares at $139.57
Stock award 2: 142.85 shares at $141.41
Direct holdings after awards: 30,312.85 shares
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4 metrics
Stock award 1
268.68 shares at $139.57
Grant/award acquisition on March 31, 2026
Stock award 2
142.85 shares at $141.41
Grant/award acquisition on April 1, 2026
Direct holdings after awards
30,312.85 shares
Common stock directly held after April 1, 2026 award
Indirect trust holdings
1,743 shares
Common stock held indirectly by trust as reported
Key Terms
stock units, grant/award acquisition, By Trust, Form 4
4 terms
stock units financial
"Represents stock units payable automatically on a 1-for-1 basis in shares"
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.
grant/award acquisition financial
"Transaction action identified as grant/award acquisition for common stock"
By Trust financial
"Indirect ownership nature described as By Trust for 1,743 shares"
Form 4 regulatory
"Insider transactions are disclosed in a Form 4 filing"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.