AI is giving CFOs a bigger slice of the C-suite, new IBM data shows

fortune.com · 2026-09-30

Jim Kavanaugh, IBM’s CFO and SVP of finance and operations, says AI is shifting CFOs from “guardians of stability” to “agents of transformation.”

TickrTrends take: The rise of AI tools enhancing CFO capabilities could support productivity gains across financial services companies like Northern Trust, potentially strengthening operational efficiency and competitive positioning. However, TickrTrends currently rates NTRS as overvalued, suggesting that current market pricing may not fully account for execution risks or the competitive timeline required to realize AI-driven benefits in the sector. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether Northern Trust can translate AI investments into measurable earnings growth sufficient to justify current price levels.

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