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Northern Trust (NTRS) Earnings: 2Q Credit Loss Provision Misses Estimates Amid Growth in Assets

  • Northern Trust‘s provision for credit losses in Q2 2025 increased to $16.5 million from $8.0 million year over year, significantly missing the estimated $4.31 million.
  • Earnings per share (EPS) dropped to $2.13 from $4.34 year over year.
  • Non-interest expenses totaled $1.42 billion, down 7.6% year over year, matching estimates.
  • Return on average common equity decreased significantly to 14.2% from 31.2% year over year.
  • Assets under custody/administration rose to $18.07 trillion, reflecting a 9.1% increase year over year.
  • Assets under custody reached $14.24 trillion, a 9.2% increase year over year, exceeding the estimated $13.81 trillion.
  • Assets under management grew by 11% year over year to $1.70 trillion, slightly above the estimated $1.69 trillion.
  • Trust, investment, and other servicing fees were $1.23 billion, a 5.6% increase year over year, surpassing the estimated $1.22 billion.
  • The effective tax rate increased to 25.4% from 23.6% year over year, higher than the estimated 24.4%.
  • Full-time equivalent (FTE) revenue decreased by 26% year over year, reaching $2.00 billion.
  • The net interest margin FTE remained stable at 1.69% quarter over quarter, slightly above the estimated 1.68%.
  • Net interest income FTE rose by 7.2% quarter over quarter to $615.2 million, surpassing the estimated $581.7 million.
  • Analyst ratings include 2 buys, 9 holds, and 6 sells.

A look at Northern Trust Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth4
Resilience4
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Northern Trust Corporation appears to have a positive long-term outlook. With solid scores in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company seems well-positioned for future success. The Growth score of 4 signifies a strong potential for expansion and development, while the Resilience score of 4 indicates the company’s ability to withstand economic challenges. The highest score of 5 in Momentum suggests that Northern Trust is currently experiencing positive market traction.

Northern Trust Corporation, a financial holding company primarily focused on investment management and banking solutions, demonstrates a balanced outlook with moderate scores in Value and Dividend. As an established player in the industry, the company’s overall outlook seems favorable for investors seeking stability and potential growth in the long run.


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