Northern Trust Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.3% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 86.5%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.85 | 14,369,855 | -2.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.44 | 11,783,530 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 5.91 | 10,809,890 | -21.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.96 | 9,082,748 | -1.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.60 | 8,419,232 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| PRIMECAP Management Company | 3.33 | 6,100,742 | -6.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 3.21 | 5,876,501 | +3.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Company | 3.17 | 5,805,716 | -2.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.82 | 5,165,371 | +3.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.06 | 5,597,853 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thomas A | Executive Vice President | 92,917 | 16,437,017 $ | Aug 24, 2026 | direct |
| Smith David Byron Jr | Director | 87,157 | 15,418,073 $ | Jul 31, 2026 | indirect |
| Hunstad Michael | President/Asset Management | 25,223 | 4,461,949 $ | Sep 1, 2026 | direct |
| Moritz Robert Edward Jr. | Director | 8,400 | 1,485,960 $ | Jul 29, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Hunstad Michael | President/Asset Management | Other | 622 | 183.86 | 114,361 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | South Thomas A | Executive Vice President | Sell | 1,800 | 184.90 | 332,820 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Smith David Byron Jr | Director | Other | 1,120 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Moritz Robert Edward Jr. | Director | Buy | 255 | 179.57 | 45,790 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.