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Dec 31, 2023

Northern Trust Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Northern Trust reported a net income of $113.1 million for Q4 2023, with earnings per diluted common share at $0.52.

Key Takeaways

Northern Trust's Q4 2023 results showed a net income of $113.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share. The quarter's results were impacted by a $176.4 million pre-tax loss on available for sale debt securities and an $84.6 million pre-tax FDIC special assessment. The company focused on profitable organic growth and expense discipline.

Trust fee growth accelerated compared to the prior year.

Average deposit levels proved resilient.

Credit quality remained strong.

Over $300 million in capital was returned to shareholders.

Total Revenue
$1.55B
Previous year: $1.52B
+1.7%
EPS
$1.46
Previous year: $1.66
-12.0%
Return on Average Common Equity
4%
Return on Average Assets
0.33%
Gross Profit
$3.26B
Previous year: $1.51B
+115.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.79B
Previous year: $4.65B
+3.0%
Free Cash Flow
$2.74B
Previous year: $4.09B
-33.1%
Total Assets
$151B
Previous year: $155B
-2.7%

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Forward Guidance

Northern Trust is focused on accelerating profitable organic growth, maintaining expense discipline, and driving greater resiliency and efficiency in its operating model to create sustained long-term shareholder value.