Return on Equity (ROE): 14.40%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 14.40% is 17% above its 5-year average of 12.28%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.31%–15.88%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 1.64% below its 12-month average of 14.64%.
NTRS Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
NTRS Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
NTRS Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
NTRS Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
14.40%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
14.64%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
12.62%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
12.28%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
12.31%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
11.36%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
12.24%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+17.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+16.96%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+17.65%
NTRS Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) | $32.51B | 14.40% | 14.64% | 12.62% | 12.28% |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vs › | $33.16B | 20.14% | 19.44% | 18.63% | 16.86% |
| M&T Bank Corporation (MTB)vs › | $34.51B | 10.48% | 9.34% | 9.18% | 9.24% |
| Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB)vs › | $30.26B | 17.88% | 18.79% | 21.77% | 22.38% |
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF)vs › | $30.17B | 17.08% | 17.40% | 16.95% | 16.05% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG)vs › | $35.74B | 21.50% | 19.57% | 17.20% | 15.24% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)vs › | $36.14B | 6.78% | 9.46% | 10.40% | 9.10% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)vs › | $37.17B | 10.84% | 10.40% | 4.90% | 5.56% |
| Ares Management Corporation (ARES)vs › | $37.41B | 15.47% | 12.71% | 15.25% | 16.03% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)vs › | $37.47B | 25.26% | 23.07% | 19.56% | 19.74% |
Return Analysis
ROE
14.4%
ROA
1.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for NTRS stock is 14.40%.
- Is Northern Trust Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 14.40% is 17% above its 5-year average of 12.28%, near the high end of its 5-year range (9.31%–15.88%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for NTRS stock is 14.64%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for NTRS stock is 12.62%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for NTRS stock is 12.28%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for NTRS stock is 12.31%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for NTRS stock is 11.36%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for NTRS stock is 12.24%.
NTRS Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.40% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.88% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.31% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.87% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.86% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | 14.81% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | 10.57% |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.19% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.61% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.13% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.48% |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.80% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.69% |
| 2008-12-31 | 12.44% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.87% |
| 2005-12-31 | 16.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | 15.34% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.25% |
| 2002-12-31 | 14.90% |
| 2001-12-31 | 17.58% |
| 2000-12-31 | 19.70% |
| 1999-12-31 | 18.62% |
| 1998-12-31 | 18.24% |
| 1997-12-31 | 17.79% |
| 1996-12-31 | 16.76% |
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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