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Dec 31, 2019

Northern Trust Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Northern Trust's Q4 2019 earnings were reported, with a diluted EPS of $1.70 and a return on average common equity of 14.8%.

Key Takeaways

Northern Trust Corporation reported Q4 2019 net income per diluted common share of $1.70, compared to $1.80 in Q4 2018. Net income was $371.1 million, compared to $409.9 million in the prior-year quarter. The current quarter included a $20.8 million pre-tax charge related to the decision to sell substantially all of the lease portfolio and a $6.8 million pre-tax software disposition charge.

Generated year-over-year revenue growth of 3%.

Return on average common equity of 14.8%.

Assets under Custody and Administration ended the year at $12.1 trillion, up 19% from the prior year.

Assets under Management ended the year at $1.2 trillion, up 15% from the prior year.

Total Revenue
$1.55B
Previous year: $1.5B
+2.9%
EPS
$1.81
Previous year: $1.8
+0.6%
Return on Average Common Equity
14.8%
Return on Average Assets
1.25%
Total Assets Under Custody/Administration
$12.1T
Gross Profit
$1.55B
Previous year: $1.51B
+2.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.46B
Previous year: $4.58B
-2.7%
Free Cash Flow
$1.53B
Previous year: $401M
+281.6%
Total Assets
$137B
Previous year: $132B
+3.5%

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Forward Guidance

As we enter 2020, we remain focused on providing our clients with exceptional service and expertise, driving efficiencies in our business, and investing for future growth.

Revenue & Expenses

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