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Mar 31, 2021

Northern Trust Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Northern Trust reported first quarter net income of $375.1 million and earnings per diluted common share of $1.70.

Key Takeaways

Northern Trust Corporation reported a net income of $375.1 million for the first quarter of 2021, with earnings per diluted common share at $1.70. The results reflect a 4% increase in net income and a 9% increase in diluted earnings per common share compared to the previous year, driven by growth in trust, investment, and other servicing fees.

Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees were up 6% year-over-year.

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital was 12.0%.

Return on Average Common Equity was 13.7%.

Revenue was consistent with the prior year, as declines in net interest income and trading related revenue were offset by a 6% increase in trust, investment and other servicing fees, primarily driven by organic growth.

Total Revenue
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.59B
-0.3%
EPS
$1.7
Previous year: $1.55
+9.7%
Return on Average Common Equity
13.7%
Previous year: 13.4%
+2.2%
Gross Profit
$1.61B
Previous year: $1.53B
+5.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.58B
Previous year: $5.83B
-21.4%
Free Cash Flow
$57.6M
Previous year: -$2.72B
-102.1%
Total Assets
$164B
Previous year: $162B
+1.4%

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Forward Guidance

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