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Dividend Payout Ratio: 33.50%

Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?

The dividend payout ratio of 33.50% is 23% below its 5-year average of 43.49%, near the low end of its 5-year range (23.01%–73.84%).

As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 5.20% below its 12-month average of 35.34%.

Dividend Payout Ratio (33.50%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($3.20) / TTM EPS ($9.55)

NTRS Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

NTRS Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart

33.50%
+19.76% 1Y
NTRS Dividend Payout Ratio

NTRS Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

NTRS Dividend Payout Ratio

NTRS Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

NTRS Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO

33.50%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

35.34%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

43.66%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

43.44%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

39.02%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

39.92%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

38.61%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.20%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-23.26%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-22.87%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-14.14%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.07%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-13.22%

Annual Payout Ratio History

YearEPSDividendPayout Ratio
2025$8.79$3.1035.3%
2024$9.80$3.0030.6%
2023$5.09$3.0058.9%
2022$6.16$2.9047.1%
2021$7.16$2.8039.1%
2020$5.48$2.8051.1%
2019$6.66$2.6039.0%
2018$6.68$1.9429.0%
2017$4.95$1.6032.3%
2016$4.35$1.4834.0%
2015$4.03$1.4135.0%
2014$3.34$1.3038.9%
2013$3.01$1.2340.9%
2012$2.82$1.1841.8%
2011$2.47$1.1245.3%
2010$2.74$1.1240.9%
2009$3.18$1.1235.2%
2008$3.51$1.1231.9%
2007$3.28$1.0331.4%
2006$3.06$0.9430.7%
2005$2.68$0.8632.1%
2004$2.30$0.7833.9%
2003$1.84$0.7038.0%
2002$2.02$0.6833.7%
2001$2.18$0.6429.1%
2000$2.17$0.5625.8%
1999$1.81$0.4122.8%
1998$1.58$0.4226.6%
1997$1.37$0.3827.4%
1996$1.14$0.3228.2%

Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the dividend payout ratio for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
The dividend payout ratio for NTRS stock is 33.50%.
Is Northern Trust Corporation's dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 33.50% is 23% below its 5-year average of 43.49%, near the low end of its 5-year range (23.01%–73.84%).
What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
The TTM average dividend payout ratio for NTRS stock is 35.34%.
What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for NTRS stock is 43.66%.
What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for NTRS stock is 43.44%.
What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for NTRS stock is 39.02%.
What is the 15Y average dividend payout ratio for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
The 15Y average dividend payout ratio for NTRS stock is 39.92%.
What is the 20Y average dividend payout ratio for Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)?
The 20Y average dividend payout ratio for NTRS stock is 38.61%.

NTRS Dividend Payout Ratio History

DATEDIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
2026-06-2433.50%
2026-06-2333.51%
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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.

Chicago, IL
23,400 employees
Financial Services / Banks - Diversified
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
CEO
Michael Gerard O'Grady