Operating Margin: 18.51%
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 18.51% is in line with its 5-year average of 19.78%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.47%–31.62%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 10.57% above its 12-month average of 16.74%.
NTRS Operating Margin
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
NTRS Average Operating Margin Chart
NTRS Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
NTRS Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
18.51%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
16.74%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.01%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
19.78%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
24.01%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
25.36%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
25.08%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-27.03%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-26.22%
NTRS Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) | $32.51B | 18.51% | 16.74% | 16.01% | 19.78% |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vs › | $32.96B | 27.65% | 25.31% | 22.05% | 20.79% |
| M&T Bank Corporation (MTB)vs › | $34.51B | 30.69% | 27.34% | 28.64% | 30.53% |
| Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB)vs › | $30.26B | 19.55% | 21.63% | 23.45% | 23.65% |
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF)vs › | $29.33B | 16.86% | 23.30% | 20.62% | 18.97% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG)vs › | $35.74B | 17.51% | 15.71% | 13.62% | 13.05% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)vs › | $36.14B | 20.17% | 20.81% | 24.63% | 23.87% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)vs › | $37.17B | 7.10% | 6.21% | 3.69% | 4.90% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)vs › | $37.38B | 17.85% | 17.52% | 16.46% | 16.33% |
| Ares Management Corporation (ARES)vs › | $37.41B | 22.90% | 25.79% | 21.14% | 20.23% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
57.3%
Operating Margin
18.5%
Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The operating margin for NTRS stock is 18.51%.
- Is Northern Trust Corporation's operating margin high or low?
- The operating margin of 18.51% is in line with its 5-year average of 19.78%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.47%–31.62%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The TTM average operating margin for NTRS stock is 16.74%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for NTRS stock is 16.01%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for NTRS stock is 19.78%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for NTRS stock is 24.01%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for NTRS stock is 25.36%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for NTRS stock is 25.08%.
NTRS Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 18.51% |
| 2025-12-31 | 17.34% |
| 2025-09-30 | 17.31% |
| 2025-06-30 | 15.69% |
| 2025-03-31 | 14.84% |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.17% |
| 2024-09-30 | 15.27% |
| 2024-06-30 | 24.97% |
| 2024-03-31 | 8.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.47% |
| 2023-09-30 | 13.55% |
| 2023-06-30 | 14.79% |
| 2023-03-31 | 16.64% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.84% |
| 2022-09-30 | 25.70% |
| 2022-06-30 | 29.54% |
| 2022-03-31 | 29.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.54% |
| 2021-09-30 | 31.62% |
| 2021-06-30 | 30.64% |
| 2021-03-31 | 31.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | 24.25% |
| 2020-09-30 | 25.79% |
| 2020-06-30 | 26.18% |
| 2020-03-31 | 26.98% |
| 2019-12-31 | 27.97% |
| 2019-09-30 | 29.21% |
| 2019-06-30 | 29.31% |
| 2019-03-31 | 26.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | 28.00% |
| 2018-09-30 | 28.88% |
| 2018-06-30 | 30.55% |
| 2018-03-31 | 30.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | 28.42% |
| 2017-09-30 | 28.83% |
| 2017-06-30 | 27.98% |
| 2017-03-31 | 29.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | 30.42% |
| 2016-09-30 | 29.66% |
| 2016-06-30 | 31.67% |
| 2016-03-31 | 29.10% |
| 2015-12-31 | 29.25% |
| 2015-09-30 | 29.62% |
| 2015-06-30 | 34.47% |
| 2015-03-31 | 29.85% |
| 2014-12-31 | 29.55% |
| 2014-09-30 | 27.08% |
| 2014-06-30 | 23.98% |
| 2014-03-31 | 24.72% |
| 2013-12-31 | 23.07% |
| 2013-09-30 | 27.38% |
| 2013-06-30 | 26.57% |
| 2013-03-31 | 23.38% |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.51% |
| 2012-09-30 | 25.34% |
| 2012-06-30 | 25.21% |
| 2012-03-31 | 22.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.50% |
| 2011-09-30 | 23.81% |
| 2011-06-30 | 21.68% |
| 2011-03-31 | 22.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.26% |
| 2010-09-30 | 24.07% |
| 2010-06-30 | 28.57% |
| 2010-03-31 | 24.26% |
| 2009-12-31 | 24.49% |
| 2009-09-30 | 25.53% |
| 2009-06-30 | 41.46% |
| 2009-03-31 | 24.26% |
| 2008-12-31 | 43.52% |
| 2008-09-30 | -19.24% |
| 2008-06-30 | 29.85% |
| 2008-03-31 | 37.13% |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.65% |
| 2007-09-30 | 21.80% |
| 2007-06-30 | 23.14% |
| 2007-03-31 | 22.39% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.31% |
| 2006-09-30 | 22.42% |
| 2006-06-30 | 24.79% |
| 2006-03-31 | 24.32% |
| 2005-12-31 | 23.11% |
| 2005-09-30 | 24.78% |
| 2005-06-30 | 25.61% |
| 2005-03-31 | 26.71% |
| 2004-12-31 | 25.99% |
| 2004-09-30 | 24.55% |
| 2004-06-30 | 27.94% |
| 2004-03-31 | 28.27% |
| 2003-12-31 | 30.42% |
| 2003-09-30 | 26.83% |
| 2003-06-30 | 17.59% |
| 2003-03-31 | 22.50% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.40% |
| 2002-09-30 | 21.10% |
| 2002-06-30 | 26.82% |
About Northern Trust Corporation
Northern Trust Corporation, a financial holding company established in 1889 and based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a comprehensive suite of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions worldwide. Its diverse client base includes corporations, institutions, families, and individual investors. The company structures its operations across two primary segments: Asset Servicing and Wealth Management. The Asset Servicing division delivers a broad spectrum of support and operational services tailored for institutional entities. These services include custody, fund administration, outsourced investment operations, investment management, investment risk and analytical reporting, employee benefit services, securities lending, foreign exchange, treasury management, brokerage, transition management, and banking and cash management solutions. This segment serves corporate and public retirement funds, charitable foundations, endowments, investment managers, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and other major institutional investors. Conversely, the Wealth Management segment is dedicated to high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, executives, professionals, retirees, and established privately held businesses. Its offerings span trust administration, investment management, custody, philanthropic advisory, financial consulting, guardianship and estate administration, family business consulting, family financial education, brokerage services, and private and business banking. Furthermore, Northern Trust provides extensive asset management capabilities, encompassing active and passive strategies for both equity and fixed income, cash management, and alternative asset classes like private equity and hedge funds of funds. These investment products are delivered via diverse vehicles, including individually managed accounts, bank common and collective funds, registered investment companies, exchange-traded funds, non-U.S. collective investment funds, and unregistered private investment funds. The corporation also offers sophisticated overlay and other risk management services.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
- CEO
- Michael Gerard O'Grady