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Northern Trust shareholders back board, pay, and plans

Tipranks - Thu Apr 23, 3:54PM CDT

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An update from Northern ( (NTRS) ) is now available.

Northern Trust Corporation held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on April 21, 2026, where shareholders representing 91.15% of outstanding common stock participated in person or by proxy. All 13 director nominees were elected, reflecting broad investor support for the current board slate and continuity in the company’s governance structure.

Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 named executive officer compensation, signaling endorsement of the firm’s executive pay practices. In addition, investors approved the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, reinforcing existing compensation frameworks, employee ownership initiatives, and audit oversight.

The most recent analyst rating on (NTRS) stock is a Sell with a $157.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Northern stock, see the NTRS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on NTRS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NTRS is a Neutral.

The score is mainly held back by mixed fundamentals—especially the sharp 2025 revenue decline, elevated leverage, and cash-flow volatility—despite solid underlying profitability. Technicals are strong but appear overextended, adding near-term risk. Offsetting these are a reasonable valuation (P/E ~13.7) and a positive earnings-call setup with improved 2026 NII guidance and continued shareholder-return emphasis.

To see Spark’s full report on NTRS stock, click here.

More about Northern

Northern Trust Corporation is a financial services company that operates as a trust bank and asset manager, providing wealth management, asset servicing, and related fiduciary and banking services to institutional and individual clients. The corporation focuses on custody, fund administration, and investment solutions for global institutions and high-net-worth investors, positioning itself as a key player in the asset servicing and wealth management markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,112,308

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $29.46B

Learn more about NTRS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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