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Jun 30, 2021

Northern Trust Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Northern Trust's performance reflected strong momentum across all businesses, with revenue and net income growing, driven by new business and favorable markets.

Key Takeaways

Northern Trust Corporation reported a net income of $368.1 million for the second quarter of 2021, with earnings per diluted common share of $1.72. Revenue and net income grew by 5% and 18%, respectively, compared to the prior year. The results were driven by new business and favorable markets, offsetting the impact of low interest rates.

Revenue and net income increased by 5% and 18%, respectively, compared to the prior year.

Trust, investment and other servicing fees grew 12% year-over-year.

Return on average common equity was 13.7%.

The current quarter included a $17.6 million pre-tax pension settlement charge.

Total Revenue
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.51B
+4.9%
EPS
$1.79
Previous year: $1.46
+22.6%
Return on Average Common Equity
13.7%
Previous year: 12.2%
+12.3%
Gross Profit
$1.61B
Previous year: $1.44B
+11.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.8B
Previous year: $4.46B
+7.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.26B
Previous year: $3.14B
-140.2%
Total Assets
$172B
Previous year: $151B
+13.8%

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Forward Guidance

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