Cash on Hand for Northern Trust (NTRS)
According to Northern Trust's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $6.34B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
NTRS
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Latest period
$6.34B
YoY change
+12.8%
5Y CAGR
-9.7%
Peak year (2021)
$108.29B
Latest annual
$63.78B
Cash on Hand history chart for Northern Trust (NTRS) from 1989 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Northern Trust (NTRS) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63.78B | +12.8% | ||
| 2024 | $56.54B | -12.9% | ||
| 2023 | $64.93B | -12.9% | ||
| 2022 | $74.52B | -31.2% | ||
| 2021 | $108.29B | +1.9% | ||
| 2020 | $106.29B | +29.5% | ||
| 2019 | $82.10B | +8.3% | ||
| 2018 | $75.81B | +21.2% | ||
| 2017 | $62.53B | +29.4% | ||
| 2016 | $48.31B | +0.2% | ||
| 2015 | $48.23B | +8.7% | ||
| 2014 | $44.36B | -3.7% | ||
| 2013 | $46.05B | +16.1% | ||
| 2012 | $39.66B | -10.1% | ||
| 2011 | $44.13B | -9.9% | ||
| 2010 | $49.00B | +2.4% | ||
| 2009 | $47.83B | +10.8% | ||
| 2008 | $43.19B | +31.1% | ||
| 2007 | $32.94B | +3.9% | ||
| 2006 | $31.70B | +31.2% | ||
| 2005 | $24.16B | +74.0% | ||
| 2004 | $13.88B | +33.4% | ||
| 2003 | $10.41B | -5.7% | ||
| 2002 | $11.04B | +15.3% | ||
| 2001 | $9.57B | +25.9% | ||
| 2000 | $7.60B | +75.5% | ||
| 1999 | $4.33B | -23.3% | ||
| 1998 | $5.65B | +39.3% | ||
| 1997 | $4.06B | +21.0% | ||
| 1996 | $3.35B | +16.5% | ||
| 1995 | $2.88B | -5.9% | ||
| 1994 | $3.06B | -17.0% | ||
| 1993 | $3.68B | +25.6% | ||
| 1992 | $2.93B | +24.7% | ||
| 1991 | $2.35B | +13.0% | ||
| 1990 | $2.08B | +26.3% | ||
| 1989 | $1.65B | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Northern Trust's reported balance sheets (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) cash and short-term investments totalled $63.78B – grew 12.8% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Northern Trust cash and short-term investments delivered a -9.7% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Northern Trust cash and short-term investments plunged from $108.29B in 2021 to $63.78B in 2025, a 41.1% drawdown.
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $108.29B was reported in 2021. The lowest in the available history was $1.65B in 1989.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Northern Trust (NTRS) ranks 7th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $505.76B.
Northern Trust Cash on Hand by Year
Northern Trust Cash on Hand 2025: $63.78B
Northern Trust cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $63.78B, grew 12.8% from 2024.
Northern Trust Cash on Hand 2024: $56.54B
Northern Trust cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $56.54B, declined 12.9% below 2023.
Northern Trust Cash on Hand 2023: $64.93B
Northern Trust cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $64.93B, declined 12.9% below 2022.
Northern Trust Cash on Hand 2022: $74.52B
Northern Trust cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $74.52B, plunged 31.2% below 2021.
Northern Trust Cash on Hand 2021: $108.29B
Northern Trust cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $108.29B.
See more financial history for Northern Trust (NTRS).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Northern Trust, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $1.48T | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $963.73B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $624.53B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $539.97B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $471.55B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $373.31B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $21.99B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $11.46B | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Trust's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Northern Trust (NTRS) is $6.34B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Northern Trust cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) cash and short-term investments changed +12.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Northern Trust cash and short-term investments?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -9.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Northern Trust cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Northern Trust cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $108.29B in 2021.
What was Northern Trust cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $56.54B.
What was Northern Trust cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $63.78B.
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