Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) is a financial powerhouse with a market cap of $26.8 billion, offering wealth management, asset servicing, and banking services globally. With $18.2 trillion in assets under custody and $1.8 trillion under management, its Q4 earnings report is highly anticipated, with analysts projecting a 4.4% increase in earnings per share.

Wall Street expects Northern Trust to deliver earnings of $2.36 per share for the upcoming quarter, continuing a trend of beating estimates. Analysts forecast a 12.6% increase in fiscal 2025 EPS to $8.67, followed by an 8.9% rise to $9.44 in fiscal 2026, signaling sustained profit growth and positive momentum.

Northern Trust shares have outperformed the S&P 500 and financial-sector peers, rising 35.8% in the past year. While the company’s third-quarter results were mixed, revenue increased by 2.8% year over year to $2.03 billion, with earnings per share rising 3.2% to $2.29, beating expectations and showing resilience in profitability.

Despite a consensus “Hold” rating from analysts, with a Street-high price target of $155, there is potential for a 9% upside if the most bullish predictions come to fruition. Northern Trust’s performance and outlook present a compelling case for investors seeking growth and stability in the financial sector.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: What To Expect From Northern Trust’s Report