Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Northern Trust shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Northern Trust stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 11.8 million shares (6.44% of the company), worth about $2.19 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.8%.
In Q2 2026, 1,054 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $27.20 billion.
Insiders reported 100 transactions in the last two years: 16 sales worth $18.94 million and 7 purchases. The newest one on file is from May 4, 2026 (South Thomas A, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 4, 2026.
Northern Trust Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Northern Trust shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 11.8 million | 6.44% | $2.2B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 11.6 million | 6.32% | $2.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 9.1 million | 4.97% | $1.7B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 8.7 million | 4.74% | $1.6B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 8.4 million | 4.60% | $1.6B |
| PRIMECAP Management Co. | 6.1 million | 3.33% | $1.1B |
| MFS Investment Management Canada Ltd. | 5.7 million | 3.12% | $1.1B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 5.2 million | 2.82% | $957.0M |
| State Farm Investment Management Corp. | 4.1 million | 2.27% | $769.0M |
| Wells Fargo Bank NA | 4.0 million | 2.18% | $739.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Northern Trust institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,054 | – | $27.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 990 | 155.0 million | $21.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 944 | 158.0 million | $21.6B |
| Q3 2025 | 907 | 161.0 million | $21.7B |
| Q2 2025 | 878 | 168.0 million | $21.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 816 | 168.0 million | $16.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 818 | 167.0 million | $17.1B |
| Q3 2024 | 762 | 173.0 million | $15.7B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Northern Trust insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thomas A | May 4, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Moritz Robert Edward Jr. | May 1, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 166.41 per share. | $37,442 |
| Fox David W Jr | Apr 29, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 165.74 - 166.16 per share. | $3.3M |
| Bellows Clive | Apr 24, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 165.02 per share. | $462,056 |
| Moritz Robert Edward Jr. | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Henderson Jay L. | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Klevorn Marcy S | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 171.74 per share. | $5,992 |
| Petrino Richard | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 171.74 per share. | $2,997 |
| Dhandapani Chandra | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 171.74 per share. | $5,992 |
| Harrison Dean M | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 171.74 per share. | $5,992 |
| Mehta Siddharth N | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 171.74 per share. | $5,992 |
| Tribbett Charles A Iii | Apr 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 100 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Northern Trust stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.44% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.32%) and State Street Corporation (4.97%).
How many institutions own Northern Trust stock?
1,054 institutional holdings reports listed Northern Trust shares in Q2 2026 worth $27.20 billion.
Are Northern Trust insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 16 sales and 7 purchases (100 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 4, 2026.
