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Provision for Credit Losses

Northern Trust Provision for Credit Losses increased by 80.3% to -$3.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 181.8%, from -$1.10M to -$3.10M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests management expects higher future defaults or a worsening economic environment for borrowers.

Detailed definition

The periodic expense recognized in the income statement to maintain an adequate allowance for expected credit losses on...

Peer comparison

Standard across financial services as 'Provision for Loan Losses'.

Metric ID: other_financing_receivable_excluding_accrued_interest_cr_cd5946

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value-$19.80M-$6.00M-$5.30M-$3.60M$5.00M$18.50M-$7.40M$14.00M-$5.90M$5.20M$14.70M-$1.10M$13.10M-$15.70M-$3.10M
QoQ Change+69.7%+11.7%+32.1%+238.9%+270.0%-140.0%+289.2%-142.1%+188.1%+182.7%-107.5%>999%-219.8%+80.3%
YoY Change+81.8%+183.3%+449.1%-105.6%+180.0%-131.9%+170.3%+5.0%+81.4%+151.9%-206.8%-181.8%
Range-$19.80M$18.50M
CAGR-41.1%
Avg YoY Growth+56.4%
Median YoY Growth+81.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Trust's provision for credit losses?
Northern Trust (NTRS) reported provision for credit losses of -$3.10M in Q1 2026.
How has Northern Trust's provision for credit losses changed year-over-year?
Northern Trust's provision for credit losses decreased by 181.8% year-over-year, from -$1.10M to -$3.10M.
What does provision for credit losses mean?
The cost recognized for expected future loan losses.