Short Interest in Northern Trust Co. Drops By 36.2%

The financial services firm saw a significant decline in short positions on its stock in March.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:38pm

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Northern Trust Co. (NASDAQ:NTRSO) saw a 36.2% drop in short interest during the month of March, with short interest totaling 25,811 shares as of March 13th compared to 40,451 shares at the end of February. The company's stock price has traded in the range of $18.74 to $21.15 over the past 12 months.

Why it matters

Changes in short interest can provide insights into investor sentiment and market dynamics around a particular stock. The significant decline in short positions on Northern Trust's stock may signal increased confidence or reduced bearish bets on the company's performance.

The details

As of March 13th, Northern Trust had short interest totaling 25,811 shares, down from 40,451 shares at the end of February. This represents a 36.2% drop in short positions. The company's average daily trading volume is 30,302 shares, putting the current short-interest ratio at 0.9 days.

  • The short interest data is as of March 13th, 2026.
  • Northern Trust's stock price has ranged from a 12-month low of $18.74 to a high of $21.15.

The players

Northern Trust Co.

A leading global financial services firm specializing in asset servicing, asset management, wealth management and banking solutions. The company was founded in Chicago in 1889 and has expanded to serve clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.

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The takeaway

The significant drop in short interest on Northern Trust's stock suggests increased investor confidence in the company's performance and outlook, though the stock price has remained relatively range-bound over the past year.