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Sep 30, 2021

Northern Trust Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported net income of $395.7 million and earnings per diluted common share of $1.80.

Key Takeaways

Northern Trust Corporation reported a strong third quarter with net income of $395.7 million, translating to $1.80 per diluted common share. The company saw a 10% year-over-year increase in total revenue, driven by growth across all businesses. The return on average common equity was 13.7%.

Net income was $395.7 million, compared to $294.5 million in the prior-year quarter.

Earnings per diluted common share reached $1.80, up from $1.32 in Q3 2020.

Total revenue increased by 10% year-over-year, reaching $1,644.5 million.

Return on average common equity was 13.7%.

Total Revenue
$1.63B
Previous year: $1.49B
+10.0%
EPS
$1.8
Previous year: $1.47
+22.4%
Return on Average Common Equity
13.7%
Previous year: 10.5%
+30.5%
Gross Profit
$1.65B
Previous year: $1.48B
+10.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.19B
Previous year: $4.74B
-11.5%
Free Cash Flow
$456M
Previous year: -$104M
-538.8%
Total Assets
$169B
Previous year: $152B
+11.2%

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