Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) reported quarterly earnings of $2.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.08 per share, and showing an increase from $1.78 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +2.40% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $2 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.19%, although this is a decrease from year-ago revenues of $2.72 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Northern Trust has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Northern Trust shares have increased approximately 23.4% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating expectations for continued outperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.15 on revenues of $2 billion, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $8.26 on revenues of $7.91 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Northern Trust was favorable ahead of the earnings release, suggesting potential for positive stock movement [6] Industry Context - The Banks - Major Regional industry, to which Northern Trust belongs, is currently ranked in the top 11% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a strong industry outlook [8]