Total Liabilities for Northern Trust (NTRS)
According to Northern Trust's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total liabilities is $161.59B USD. Total liabilities sum everything the company owes at the end of each reporting period — accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, lease obligations, and other claims — as filed on the balance sheet. Compare with total assets and net assets for solvency context.
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
$161.59B
YoY change
+15.0%
5Y CAGR
+0.7%
Peak year (2021)
$171.87B
Latest annual
$164.17B
Total Liabilities history chart for Northern Trust (NTRS) from 1989 to 2025
Total Liabilities history table for Northern Trust (NTRS) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Liabilities | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164.17B | +15.0% | ||
| 2024 | $142.72B | +2.8% | ||
| 2023 | $138.89B | -3.4% | ||
| 2022 | $143.78B | -16.3% | ||
| 2021 | $171.87B | +8.6% | ||
| 2020 | $158.32B | +25.9% | ||
| 2019 | $125.74B | +3.3% | ||
| 2018 | $121.70B | -5.2% | ||
| 2017 | $128.37B | +12.5% | ||
| 2016 | $114.16B | +5.7% | ||
| 2015 | $108.04B | +6.4% | ||
| 2014 | $101.50B | +6.8% | ||
| 2013 | $95.04B | +5.7% | ||
| 2012 | $89.94B | -3.4% | ||
| 2011 | $93.11B | +20.9% | ||
| 2010 | $77.01B | +1.6% | ||
| 2009 | $75.83B | +0.2% | ||
| 2008 | $75.66B | +19.9% | ||
| 2007 | $63.10B | +11.2% | ||
| 2006 | $56.77B | +14.0% | ||
| 2005 | $49.81B | +18.7% | ||
| 2004 | $41.98B | +9.3% | ||
| 2003 | $38.39B | +5.3% | ||
| 2002 | $36.48B | -1.1% | ||
| 2001 | $36.90B | +9.9% | ||
| 2000 | $33.56B | +26.5% | ||
| 1999 | $26.53B | +2.3% | ||
| 1998 | $25.93B | +10.0% | ||
| 1997 | $23.58B | +17.5% | ||
| 1996 | $20.06B | +8.6% | ||
| 1995 | $18.48B | +6.9% | ||
| 1994 | $17.28B | +9.7% | ||
| 1993 | $15.75B | +12.9% | ||
| 1992 | $13.95B | +12.7% | ||
| 1991 | $12.37B | +11.6% | ||
| 1990 | $11.08B | +7.1% | ||
| 1989 | $10.35B | — |
Total Liabilities 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Northern Trust (NTRS) reported total liabilities of $164.17B – grew 15.0% year-over-year.
Northern Trust total liabilities has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +0.7% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Across the available history, total liabilities reached its high of $171.87B in 2021 and its low of $10.35B in 1989.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Northern Trust (NTRS) ranks 7th; the peer median for total liabilities is $1.50T.
Northern Trust Total Liabilities by Year
Northern Trust Total Liabilities 2025: $164.17B
Northern Trust total liabilities in 2025 was $164.17B, grew 15.0% from 2024.
Northern Trust Total Liabilities 2024: $142.72B
Northern Trust total liabilities in 2024 was $142.72B, edged up 2.8% from 2023.
Northern Trust Total Liabilities 2023: $138.89B
Northern Trust total liabilities in 2023 was $138.89B, edged down 3.4% below 2022.
Northern Trust Total Liabilities 2022: $143.78B
Northern Trust total liabilities in 2022 was $143.78B, declined 16.3% below 2021.
Northern Trust Total Liabilities 2021: $171.87B
Northern Trust total liabilities in 2021 was $171.87B.
See more financial history for Northern Trust (NTRS).
Sector peers — Total Liabilities
Companies in the same sector as Northern Trust, ranked by their latest total liabilities.
| Company | Total Liabilities | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $4.06T | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $3.11T | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $1.97T | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $1.68T | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $1.31T | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $502.47B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $61.72B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $46.41B | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Trust's total liabilities?
- Latest reported total liabilities for Northern Trust (NTRS) is $161.59B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Northern Trust total liabilities changed year-over-year?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) total liabilities changed +15.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Northern Trust total liabilities?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) total liabilities compound annual growth rate is +0.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Northern Trust total liabilities hit its highest annual value?
- Northern Trust total liabilities reached its highest annual value of $171.87B in 2021.
What was Northern Trust total liabilities in 2024?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) total liabilities in 2024 was $142.72B.
What was Northern Trust total liabilities in 2025?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) total liabilities in 2025 was $164.17B.
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