NTRS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

NTRS has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 3.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.26%
Payout Ratio 25.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.3%
Consistency Lifetime 99.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.3%
Payout FCF 39%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 53.8%
Chowder Number yield + growth 4.6% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -20.9% avg 2.86% vs now 2.26%
Debt / EBITDA leverage -9.1x healthy
Income per 10k invested 226 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly NTRS annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Northern Trust distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year NTRS year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Northern Trust's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History NTRS dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Northern Trust's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
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NTRS Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan - -
Feb - -
Mar 0.75% 100
Apr - -
May - -
Jun 0.75% 100
Jul - -
Aug - -
Sep 0.77% 100
Oct - -
Nov - -
Dec 0.73% 100

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 21 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-09-04 2026-09-04 2026-10-01 Quarterly 0.88 +10% N/A
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 2026-07-01 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.47%
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 2026-04-01 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.57%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2026-01-01 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.61%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.8 +6.7% 0.62%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.7%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.78%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.69%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.84%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.92%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.92%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.94%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-07-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.82%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.85%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-01 Quarterly 0.75 +7.1% 0.79%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.65%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.66%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-01 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.59%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.62%

NTRS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of NTRS?

As of July 2026, NTRS's dividend yield is 2.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.20 USD by the current share price of 182.52.

Does NTRS pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, NTRS paid a dividend of 3.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-04 and the payout was 0.88 USD.

How often does NTRS pay dividends?

NTRS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NTRS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-04.

NTRS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NTRS for the next payments are between 0.812 (-7.7%) and 0.842 (-4.3%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.82%.

Will NTRS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.88 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Northern Trust (NTRS) is 2026-09-04.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NTRS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Northern Trust (NTRS) is 2026-09-04.

What is the Dividend Growth of NTRS?

NTRS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.32% per year. Weak growth: NTRS's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NTRS?

NTRS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.27%. If you bought NTRS's shares at 97.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NTRS?

NTRS Payout Consistency is 99.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Northern Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NTRS have a good Dividend Yield?

NTRS's 2.26% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NTRS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NTRS is 25.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NTRS?

NTRS's Overall Dividend Rating is 53.79%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NTRS Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in NTRS's Outstanding Shares?

Northern Trust's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.51% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -99.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NTRS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 10, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 179,084,000 0%
1986 179,468,000 +0.21%
1987 180,136,000 +0.37%
1988 181,096,000 +0.53%
1989 189,231,000 +4.49%
1990 203,571,000 +7.58%
1991 212,857,000 +4.56%
1992 224,118,000 +5.29%
1993 216,842,000 -3.25%
1994 214,545,000 -1.06%
1995 222,963,000 +3.92%
1996 220,313,000 -1.19%
1997 221,804,000 +0.68%
1998 223,286,000 +0.67%
1999 221,199,000 -0.93%
2000 221,568,000 +0.17%
2001 220,854,000 -0.32%
2002 220,374,000 -0.22%
2003 220,103,000 -0.12%
2004 218,454,000 -0.75%
2005 217,646,000 -0.37%
2006 218,800,000 +0.53%
2007 220,320,000 +0.69%
2008 224,706,000 +1.99%
2009 242,023,000 +7.71%
2010 242,743,000 +0.3%
2011 241,196,000 -0.64%
2012 239,916,000 -0.53%
2013 239,656,000 -0.11%
2014 236,369,000 -1.37%
2015 232,236,000 -1.75%
2016 229,480,000 -1.19%
2017 228,067,000 -0.62%
2018 221,502,000 -2.88%
2019 211,855,000 -4.36%
2020 208,962,000 -1.37%
2021 208,593,000 -0.18%
2022 208,894,000 +0.14%
2023 206,484,000 -1.15%
2024 198,114,000 -4.05%
2025 188,582,000 -4.81%
2026 184,890,000 -1.96%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-25 02:39 UTC