Northern Trust (NTRS) General Counsel Levy Sells $2.9M of Stock
Key Points
- Susan Cohen Levy, EVP and General Counsel, sold 16,984 shares at $168.15 each, reducing her holdings by 22.24% to 59,378 shares.
- Northern Trust's stock recently traded around $170.08, which is about 1.3% above its closing price of $167.92 on the day of the sale.
- Analysts maintain a mixed outlook on Northern Trust, with a consensus recommendation of 'hold' and a mean price target of $181.21.
Since the trade, $NTRS is up 1.4% to date (from the $167.92 close on Oct 23, 2026).
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On October 23, 2026, Susan Cohen Levy, EVP and General Counsel at Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS), sold 16,984 shares for about $2,855,860. The sale price was $168.15 per share, and it was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC.
Levy's sale reduced her stake by 22.24%, leaving her with 59,378 shares. This trade comes as the stock has been fluctuating, with a recent price around $170.08, which is about 1.3% above the closing price of $167.92 on the day of the sale.
Other Institutional Activity in Northern Trust
Primecap Management Company trimmed its holdings by 448,632 shares, ending with 6,100,742 shares worth about $1,039,261,436. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. also reduced its stake by 103,345 shares, resulting in 5,702,539 shares valued at approximately $971,427,553. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. maintained its position with 4,145,102 shares, showing no change.
Northern Trust Corporation Stock Up 0.3%
Northern Trust shares have been trading recently around $170.08, which is 1.3% above the closing price on the day of Levy's sale. The stock is currently below its 50-day moving average of $176.83 but above its 200-day average of $164.95. It’s also about 13.1% below its 52-week high of $195.78.
Recent Earnings
For the trailing twelve months, Northern Trust reported revenue of about $9.33 billion and earnings per share of $12.75. The company has a net margin of 26.0% and a return on equity of 18.4%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 21, 2027.
Dividend
Northern Trust pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share, yielding about 2.08%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.5%, indicating a healthy balance between returning profits to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 23, 2026, Citigroup maintained its Neutral rating on Northern Trust, setting a price target of $170. This followed a series of ratings from other firms, including BMO Capital, which maintained an Outperform rating with a target of $190, and Morgan Stanley, which kept an Underweight rating with a target of $177.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation is a financial holding company that offers wealth management, asset servicing, and banking solutions for various clients, including corporations and individuals. The firm operates in two main segments: Asset Servicing and Wealth Management. This insider sale comes amid a mixed outlook from analysts and fluctuating stock performance.
Bottom Line
Investors will be watching for Northern Trust's next earnings report on January 21, 2027, as well as any further insider transactions. The current market conditions and analyst recommendations will also be important factors to consider moving forward.
Source: Susan Cohen Levy's Form 4 filing on $NTRS (Oct 23, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts