Key Points
- American Century Companies Inc reduced its holdings in Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS) by 12.7% during the third quarter, selling 366,633 shares.
- Following the sale, American Century owned 2,526,645 shares, representing about 1.34% of Northern Trust, valued at $340,087,000 at the end of the reporting period.
- The transaction was disclosed in American Century’s latest Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Institutional investors own 83.19% of Northern Trust’s stock.
- Other institutions adjusted positions: Norges Bank acquired a new stake worth $276,087,000 in Q2; Primecap Management Co. CA increased by 19.5% to 7,793,757 shares valued at $988,170,000.
- Marshall Wace LLP boosted holdings by 2,397.3% to 657,026 shares worth $83,304,000; Rokos Capital Management LLP started a new position valued at $73,888,000; LSV Asset Management grew stake by 154.0% to 805,990 shares at $102,191,000.
- Northern Trust shares opened at $143.09 recently, with a market cap of $26.59 billion, P/E ratio of 16.37, and beta of 1.27.
- Fifty-two week range: low $81.62, high $157.60; 50-day SMA $145.39, 200-day SMA $135.41.
- Q4 earnings: $2.42 EPS (beat $2.37 estimate), revenue $3.15 billion (up 8.4% YoY), net margin 12.15%, ROE 14.87%.
- Quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share declared, payable April 1, ex-date March 6, yield 2.2%, payout ratio 36.61%.
- Insider activity: Director Robert Edward Jr. Moritz bought 245 shares at $151.85 on February 2, increasing position to 6,931 shares.
- CFO David W. Fox, Jr. sold 1,450 shares at $144.05 on February 25, reducing position to 20,162 shares; insiders sold 28,641 shares worth $4,269,900 in last 90 days.
- Analyst updates: Truist Financial $148 target; Citigroup “neutral”; Morgan Stanley “underweight” $140; Zacks “strong-buy”; Evercore “in-line” $155; consensus “Hold” at $148.75.
Northern Quarter (Manchester Mirror) February 28, 2026 – American Century Companies Inc has significantly reduced its stake in Northern Trust Corporation, offloading 366,633 shares in the third quarter of 2025, as revealed in its latest SEC Form 13F filing. This 12.7% cut leaves the investment firm with 2,526,645 shares, equivalent to 1.34% ownership valued at $340,087,000. The move underscores shifting institutional sentiments towards the Chicago-based asset manager amid broader market dynamics.
What Did American Century Companies Do with Northern Trust Shares?
As reported in the MarketBeat instant alert generated from SEC data, American Century Companies Inc decreased its position in Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS) by 12.7% during the third quarter. The firm sold 366,633 shares, retaining 2,526,645 shares worth $340,087,000, representing 1.34% of the company. This adjustment was publicly disclosed through the mandatory 13F filing with the SEC, a standard requirement for institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets under management.
Earlier filings show fluctuations: in Q2 2025, American Century held approximately 2.99 million shares valued at $306.79 million, per MLQ.ai ownership breakdown. By Q1 2025, positions were around 3.01 million shares at $297 million, indicating gradual reductions. No direct quotes from American Century executives appear in the filings, as 13F forms do not require explanatory statements.
Why Did Institutions Adjust Northern Trust Holdings?
Several hedge funds and institutions made notable changes around the same period. As detailed in the MarketBeat report, Norges Bank initiated a new position in Q2 worth $276,087,000. Primecap Management Co. CA expanded its stake by 19.5%, adding 1,270,748 shares to reach 7,793,757 valued at $988,170,000.
Marshall Wace LLP surged its holdings by 2,397.3% to 657,026 shares ($83,304,000); Rokos Capital Management LLP entered with $73,888,000; LSV Asset Management increased by 154.0% to 805,990 shares ($102,191,000). Institutional ownership stands at 83.19%, with insiders at 0.77%. Goldman Sachs holds 4.93 million shares (2.47%, $505.21M); Geode 4.90M (2.45%, $501.44M); State Farm 4.41M (2.21%, $452.02M).
Northern Trust itself filed its Q4 2025 13F on February 17, 2026, reporting 20,753 positions worth $784.38 billion, up 0.34%. These shifts reflect portfolio rebalancing amid economic pressures, though no specific reasons are attributed in filings.
How Has Northern Trust Stock Performed Recently?
Northern Trust shares traded down 3.0% recently, opening at $143.09 with a market cap of $26.59 billion. The P/E ratio is 16.37, P/E/G 1.18, beta 1.27; liquidity metrics include quick ratio 0.70, current ratio 0.69, debt-to-equity 0.57. Fifty-two week range spans $81.62 to $157.60, with 50-day SMA $145.39 and 200-day $135.41.
In Q4 2025 earnings reported January 30, 2026, Northern Trust posted $2.42 EPS, surpassing $2.37 estimates, with $3.15 billion revenue (up 8.4% YoY), net margin 12.15%, ROE 14.87%. Analysts forecast 8.27 EPS for the fiscal year.
What Are the Latest Dividend and Insider Details?
Northern Trust declared a $0.80 quarterly dividend, annualised at $3.20 for 2.2% yield, payout ratio 36.61%; payable April 1 to record holders March 6 (ex-date March 6).
Insider transactions include Director Robert Edward Jr. Moritz purchasing 245 shares at $151.85 on February 2, boosting his holding to 6,931 shares worth $1,052,472.35—a 3.66% increase. Conversely, CFO David W. Fox, Jr sold 1,450 shares at $144.05 on February 25, leaving 20,162 shares valued at $2,904,336.10 (6.71% reduction). Over 90 days, insiders sold 28,641 shares for $4,269,900.
What Do Analysts Say About Northern Trust?
Analyst coverage varies. Truist Financial set a $148.00 target on January 7. Citigroup initiated “neutral” on February 23. Morgan Stanley raised target to $140 “underweight” January 23. Zacks upgraded to “strong-buy” same day; Evercore lifted to $155 “in-line”. Consensus: “Hold” with $148.75 target (1 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 7 Hold, 3 Sell).
What Is Northern Trust’s Business Profile?
Northern Trust Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, delivers asset servicing, management, and wealth solutions to institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. Core offerings encompass custody, fund administration, investment operations, trust services, private banking, and retirement plans. Services include portfolio analytics, securities lending, cash management, and FX, plus discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.
