Short Interest in Northern Trust Rises 22.6%

The financial services firm's stock sees increased short activity in March.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:50pm

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Northern Trust Co. (NASDAQ:NTRSO) saw a 22.6% increase in short interest during the month of March, with 31,644 shares shorted as of March 31st compared to 25,811 shares on March 15th. The short-interest ratio is currently 0.9 days based on the company's average daily trading volume.

Why it matters

Changes in short interest can indicate shifting market sentiment around a stock, with increased short positions potentially signaling bearish views from investors. Northern Trust is a major global financial services firm, so fluctuations in its stock price and short activity are closely watched by the market.

The details

Shares of Northern Trust traded down $0.08 on Thursday, closing at $19.30. The stock's 12-month range is $18.55 to $21.15, and its 200-day simple moving average is $19.62. The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2938 per share, representing an annualized yield of 6.1%.

  • As of March 31st, 2026, Northern Trust had 31,644 shares shorted.
  • On March 15th, 2026, Northern Trust had 25,811 shares shorted.

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 Asia-Pacific.

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The takeaway

The increase in short interest for Northern Trust's stock suggests some investors may be taking a bearish stance on the financial services company, though its fundamentals remain solid with a healthy dividend yield. The market will continue to monitor Northern Trust's stock performance and short activity for signs of broader sentiment shifts.