Assessing Northern Trust (NTRS) Valuation After Upward Earnings Revisions And Rising Momentum

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Sun, February 15, 2026 at 2:10 AM GMT+9 2 min read

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Recent analyst commentary on Northern Trust (NTRS) focuses on a series of upward earnings estimate revisions over the past two months, with no cuts. This has coincided with a strong momentum rating for the stock.

See our latest analysis for Northern Trust.

At a recent share price of US$146.38, Northern Trust has seen a 14.9% 90 day share price return and a 35.8% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building alongside earnings optimism and lower short interest.

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With Northern Trust trading at US$146.38 alongside upbeat earnings revisions, a modest discount to analyst targets and evidence of slower growth versus some peers, you have to ask: is there still a buying opportunity here, or is future growth already priced in?

Most Popular Narrative: 5.3% Undervalued

At a last close of $146.38 versus a narrative fair value of about $154.61, Northern Trust screens as modestly undervalued, with the story hinging on how sustainably it can grow and protect margins.

The rapid expansion of private markets and alternatives, with assets expected to more than double public market growth over the next decade, positions Northern Trust’s integrated alternatives platform (including 50 South Capital, advisory services, and asset servicing leadership) to capture outsized fee and assets under management growth, supporting sustained revenue and earnings expansion.

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Curious what supports that valuation gap? The narrative leans on measured revenue growth, firmer margins, and a future earnings multiple that assumes investors keep paying up for this model.

Result: Fair Value of $154.61 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.

However, there is still a risk that fee pressure and higher tech spending eat into margins, and that tougher competition in alternatives limits the growth story investors are banking on.

Find out about the key risks to this Northern Trust narrative.

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_ This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned._

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