Northern Trust Posts Profit Growth as Custody Assets Reach $18.6 Trillion
Northern Trust reported a rise in first-quarter profit driven by strong markets lifting fee income and assets under custody, which reached US$18.6 trillion as of March 31, 2026. Assets under management climbed to US$1.8 trillion, underscoring sustained demand for its wealth and asset management services.
1. Q1 Profit Growth and Fee Income
Northern Trust posted a rise in first-quarter profit as strong market valuations boosted fee income across its wealth management and asset servicing divisions.
2. Asset Under Custody and Management Figures
Assets under custody/administration grew to US$18.6 trillion, while assets under management expanded to US$1.8 trillion as of March 31, 2026, driven by market appreciation and client inflows.
3. Earnings Call Webcast Details
The company held its Q1 earnings conference webcast on April 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT, with a recording accessible on Northern Trust’s website for approximately four weeks.