Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Northern Trust Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
13.4%
FY2025
5-year range
9.3% / 15.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-15.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#128 of 388
Financials
What the data says
At 13.4%, Northern Trust's return on equity (roe) ranks #128 of 388 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 9.3% in FY2023 to 15.9% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
13.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.1%.
Improved from 9.3% to 13.4% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#128 of 388 in FinancialsTop 33% of 388This company 13.4% Sector average 16.4%
▼
-18.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 15.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.0pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.16 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 21.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 13.4% | -15.6% |
| FY2024 | 15.9% | +70.6% |
| FY2023 | 9.3% | -21.6% |
| FY2022 | 11.9% | -7.7% |
| FY2021 | 12.9% | +24.3% |
| FY2020 | 10.3% | -23.2% |
| FY2019 | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| FY2018 | 14.8% | +26.1% |
| FY2017 | 11.7% | +11.1% |
| FY2016 | 10.6% | -5.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 15, 2026