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Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±4.4% Move

$169.16 -2.17% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $168.18

Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $31.64B

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As of 2026-11-02, Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $169.16 (-2.17% 1D, market cap $31.64B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, NTRS ranks #175 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), NTRS carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.8%. By comparison, HBAN (Huntington Bancshares Incorporated) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 14.6x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $32.19B) and SHG (Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $30.93B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MTB leads on earnings multiple (11.4x) while SHG leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NTRS?

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Per NTRS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000073124), Northern Trust Corporation generated $5.02B in revenue (+6.1% YoY), $1.74B in net income, and $5.46B in free cash flow against $177.13B in total assets and $73.88B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $168.18 (-0.58%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 108.8% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NTRS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.4%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY NTRS SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (54.7) create a -7 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C$167.48-1.2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$165.44+3% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$170.35-0.7% Next Q

Current

Grade C+$169.16+1.8% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C (60) → C+ (68)Full Audit →

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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, NTRS faces multiple-compression risk if 18.2x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($175.03) or 200D SMA ($165.73) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($176.77) toward Bear Floor ($137.88).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±4.4% Swing Band

±$7.44 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

NTRS Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 68/100

Trailing EPS: $9.49 • YoY Revenue Growth: 6.1%

Model Bullish Setup (68/100)Model Risk Weight (32/100)

Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).

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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$5.02B	$1.74B	$5.46B	52%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$4.73B	$2.03B	-$587.5M	52%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$4.36B	$1.11B	$2.43B	52%

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NTRS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.91%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-02O $171.9H $172.9L $169.2C $169.2VOL 1.01M

RES: $187.7SUP: $155.6SMA50: $175.0SMA200: $165.7

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NTRS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

11.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (NTRS)

Financials Rank #175 of 1096 ⚔️ HBAN vs NTRS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (NTRS vs. HBAN, SHG, MTB, BBD)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) ranks #175 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #89 by equity capitalization ($31.64B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MTB leads on earnings valuation at 11.4x trailing P/E, while SHG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. NTRS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NTRS ACTIVE Northern Trust Corporation	C+	68/100	18.2x	—	2.8%	-2.17%	$31.64B	Benchmark Subject
HBAN Huntington Bancshares Incorporated	C	63/100	14.6x	—	2.6%	-1.19%	$32.19B	/hban-vs-ntrs →
SHG Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd	D	51/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	-0.45%	$30.93B	/shg-vs-ntrs →
MTB M&T Bank Corporation	C	63/100	11.4x	—	3.4%	-1.49%	$32.36B	/mtb-vs-ntrs →
BBD Banco Bradesco Sa	D+	52/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	-3.04%	$29.45B	/bbd-vs-ntrs →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000073124

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) reported GAAP revenue of $5.02B (+6.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.73B , and +15.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.74B, operating cash flow of $5.53B, and free cash flow of $5.46B (+1029.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, NTRS closed FY2025 with $177.13B in total assets against $73.88B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$5.02B	$1.74B	$5.53B	$5.46B	$177.13B	$73.88B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$4.73B	$2.03B	-$486.0M	-$587.5M	$155.51B	$64.22B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$4.36B	$1.11B	$2.63B	$2.43B	$17.40B	$4.07B

3. NTRS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is NTRS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does NTRS compare to HBAN and SHG in the Financials sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NTRS?

Where is NTRS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NTRS last traded at $169.16 (-2.17% on volume of 1,219,946 shares), positioning the stock -3.35% below its 50-day simple moving average ($175.03) and +2.07% above its 200-day simple moving average ($165.73). Across its 52-week range of $121.53 to $195.78, NTRS sits at the 64.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.4% ($161.72 to $176.60).

NTRS Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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When is NTRS's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is NTRS stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±4.4% event move for NTRS, spanning a range between $161.72 and $176.6.

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NTRS — Northern Trust Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:12:17Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, NTRS scores 68 out of 100 with a letter grade of C+ and a verdict of "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 (ROIC 2.8%; FCF yield 17.26%), Whale 13F Flow at 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 14/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 13/20 (Beta 1.07; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 15/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The highest-scoring pillar is Forensic Balance Sheet, which points to a financial-health profile the RQD rating characterizes as comparatively strong. The lowest-scoring pillars, Whale 13F Flow and Macro Regime Fit, each sit at 13/20, indicating moderate rather than decisive institutional or macro conviction. The 2.8% ROIC sits alongside a 17.26% FCF yield in the same rating, a tradeoff a prospective investor should weigh: strong cash generation relative to market value, but modest return on invested capital. The rating's "Watch for Breakout" language implies the verdict hinges on whether pillar strength translates into a directional move, rather than signaling an immediate change in stance. Investors evaluating the stock today would therefore be looking at a mid-range composite score rather than a clear buy or sell signal.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$172.92	$31.64B	18.2	16.9	36.4	9.49	1.87%	1.07	$121.53 - $195.78	2.8%

Business

Northern Trust Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector and the Major Banks industry, per the company profile. The source data does not describe its specific products, client base, or revenue mechanics beyond sector and industry classification. Per the SEC financials, reported revenue for FY 2025 was $5017.8M against operating income of $2049.5M. Not available in source data for further business description.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$5017.8M	$2049.5M	$1736.9M	N/A	$5459.5M	N/A	$73878.7M
FY 2024	$4727.8M	$2396.7M	$2031.1M	N/A	$-587.5M	N/A	$64224.0M
FY 2023	$4361.8M	$1306.6M	$1107.3M	N/A	$2429.3M	N/A	$4071.6M

Per the market data, operating margin is 42.2%, net margin is 34.6%, and gross margin is 0%, with ROIC at 2.8%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Reported debt rose from $4071.6M in FY 2023 to $73878.7M in FY 2025 per the SEC financials, while FCF swung from $2429.3M to $-587.5M and back to $5459.5M across the same period. Cash balances are not available in source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Earnings beat (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): A headline reports Q3 earnings and revenues surpassing estimates.
Price target cut to $186.31 (RED, RISK WATCH): A headline reports a 12-month target cut implying 9% upside.
Price target cut to $183 (RED, RISK WATCH): A headline reports a further target cut implying 10% upside.
Dividend framing (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): A headline positions the stock as a top dividend stock.
Growth expectations (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): A headline discusses expected earnings growth.
Q3 estimates preview (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): A headline previews Q3 estimates beyond revenue and EPS.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The news wire is mixed: two RED risk-watch items are price target reductions, while four YELLOW market-wire items are neutral-to-positive framing.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain dependencies, sector correlations, or proprietary signal links are recorded. Upstream and downstream exposure cannot be mapped from the source data. Investors should treat second-order sector ripples as not available in source data, and should not infer them from the Major Banks classification alone.

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Analyst data is not available in source data. Holder data (SEC Form 4 insider, 13F institutional, and Congressional trades) is not available in source data. Note that the news wire references two price target reductions, to $186.31 and $183, but the analyst data section does not confirm a consensus rating.

Open Questions

What are the specific drivers of the FY 2025 debt increase from $4071.6M to $73878.7M, and how do they relate to the Debt/Equity of 0.5?
What is the cash balance in each reported period, given that cash is listed as N/A throughout the financials?
Why does the FY 2024 FCF turn negative at $-587.5M, and what explains the rebound to $5459.5M in FY 2025?
What is the analyst consensus rating and the full price target distribution, given that analyst data is absent?
What supply-chain and sector dependencies exist for a major bank, given the Butterfly graph records none?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 11h ago

Why Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

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🔴 RISK WATCH TradingView • 14h ago

Northern Trust Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $186.31, Implies 9% Upside

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 17h ago

Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 23h ago

Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

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Countdown to Northern Trust (NTRS) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Northern Trust Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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🟢 CATALYST Benzinga • 3d ago

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Northern Trust, Raises Price Target to $191.5

JP Morgan analyst Vivek Juneja maintains Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $185 to $191.5.

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk ⚖️ DEBATE HOST 🎯 Target: $186.75 (+8.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is NTRS (C+ • RQD 68/100) a Buy at $172.92?

Welcome to the NTRS (Northern Trust Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Major Banks. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $129.69 (-25.0%)

Spot @ $172.92

Pump the brakes on NTRS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on NTRS, but look at what you are paying: 18.2x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Northern Trust Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

TA TapeReader_Pro Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $212.69 (+23.0%)

Spot @ $172.92

NTRS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on NTRS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Banks and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $172.92 (52-wk range $121.53 - $195.78), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.