Capital Expenditures for Northern Trust (NTRS)
According to Northern Trust's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $799.20M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$799.20M
YoY change
-90.1%
5Y CAGR
-33.3%
Peak year (2024)
$745.50M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$10.16B
CapEx history chart for Northern Trust (NTRS) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Northern Trust (NTRS) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74.00M | -90.1% | ||
| 2024 | $745.50M | +10.3% | ||
| 2023 | $675.80M | -6.6% | ||
| 2022 | $723.50M | +40.5% | ||
| 2021 | $515.10M | -8.1% | ||
| 2020 | $560.40M | -6.6% | ||
| 2019 | $599.80M | +18.5% | ||
| 2018 | $506.00M | +7.0% | ||
| 2017 | $472.80M | -0.1% | ||
| 2016 | $473.40M | +9.2% | ||
| 2015 | $433.50M | +5.9% | ||
| 2014 | $409.50M | +6.4% | ||
| 2013 | $384.90M | +23.2% | ||
| 2012 | $312.50M | -15.8% | ||
| 2011 | $371.10M | +19.3% | ||
| 2010 | $311.10M | -1.0% | ||
| 2009 | $314.20M | +2.0% | ||
| 2008 | $308.00M | +21.5% | ||
| 2007 | $253.50M | +6.3% | ||
| 2006 | $238.50M | +22.4% | ||
| 2005 | $194.90M | +46.4% | ||
| 2004 | $133.10M | +62.5% | ||
| 2003 | $81.90M | -25.8% | ||
| 2002 | $110.40M | -14.0% | ||
| 2001 | $128.30M | -6.4% | ||
| 2000 | $137.10M | +37.2% | ||
| 1999 | $99.90M | +18.2% | ||
| 1998 | $84.50M | +47.0% | ||
| 1997 | $57.50M | +1.2% | ||
| 1996 | $56.80M | +35.9% | ||
| 1995 | $41.80M | -6.7% | ||
| 1994 | $44.80M | -8.4% | ||
| 1993 | $48.90M | -13.5% | ||
| 1992 | $56.50M | +58.3% | ||
| 1991 | $35.70M | -58.6% | ||
| 1990 | $86.30M | +10.6% | ||
| 1989 | $78.00M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Northern Trust's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Northern Trust (NTRS) capital expenditures totalled $74.00M – plunged 90.1% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Northern Trust capital expenditures expanded at a -33.3% compound annual rate, with a net decline across the window.
Northern Trust capital expenditures peaked at $745.50M in 2024; the latest annual figure is $74.00M in 2025 (90.1% below peak).
The highest annual capital expenditures of $745.50M was reported in 2024. The lowest in the available history was $35.70M in 1991.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Northern Trust (NTRS) ranks 6th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $985.50M.
Northern Trust Capital Expenditures by Year
Northern Trust Capital Expenditures 2025: $74.00M
Northern Trust capital expenditures in 2025 was $74.00M, plunged 90.1% below 2024.
Northern Trust Capital Expenditures 2024: $745.50M
Northern Trust capital expenditures in 2024 was $745.50M, grew 10.3% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Northern Trust Capital Expenditures 2023: $675.80M
Northern Trust capital expenditures in 2023 was $675.80M, declined 6.6% below 2022.
Northern Trust Capital Expenditures 2022: $723.50M
Northern Trust capital expenditures in 2022 was $723.50M, surged 40.5% from 2021.
Northern Trust Capital Expenditures 2021: $515.10M
Northern Trust capital expenditures in 2021 was $515.10M.
See more financial history for Northern Trust (NTRS).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Northern Trust, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $20.93B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $2.90B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $2.06B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $1.48B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $489.00M | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Trust's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Northern Trust (NTRS) is $799.20M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Northern Trust capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) capital expenditures changed -90.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Northern Trust capital expenditures?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -33.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Northern Trust capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Northern Trust capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $745.50M in 2024.
What was Northern Trust capital expenditures in 2024?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) capital expenditures in 2024 was $745.50M.
What was Northern Trust capital expenditures in 2025?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) capital expenditures in 2025 was $74.00M.
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