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The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation(BK)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
BK•NYSE•Banking & Credit
$141.91
19.2× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and Other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, prime brokerage, and data analytics. This segment also provides trustee, paying agency, fiduciary, escrow and other financial, issuer, and support services for brokers and investors. The Market and Wealth Services segment offers clearing and custody, investment, wealth and retirement solutions, technology and enterprise data management, trading, and prime brokerage services; and clearance and collateral management services. This segment also provides integrated cash management solutions, including payments, foreign exchange, liquidity management, receivables processing and payables management, and trade finance and processing services. The Investment and Wealth Management segment offers investment management strategies and distribution of investment products, investment management, custody, wealth and estate planning, private banking, investment, and information management services. The Other segment engages in the provision of leasing, corporate treasury, derivative and other trading, corporate and bank-owned life insurance, renewable energy investment, and business exit services. It serves central banks and sovereigns, financial institutions, asset managers, insurance companies, corporations, local authorities and high net-worth individuals, and family offices. The company was founded in 1784 and is headquartered in New York, New York.Show more
- Net Interest Income$4.94B+14.7%
- Total Revenue$40.44B+2.2%
- Net Income$5.55B+22.5%
- Return on Equity12.82%+17.0%
- Net Interest Margin1.05%+1.0%
- Efficiency Ratio31.49%+0.9%
- ROA1.25%+13.9%
- Equity / Assets9.49%-5.5%
- Book Value per Share63.58+13.9%
BK Price & Volume
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Operational Efficiency Gains Drive Margin Expansion Resilience
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Stable
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Regulatory capital requirement shifts
Key Thesis Takeaways
- BNY Mellon has demonstrated a robust operational recovery, evidenced by a 51.0% gross margin in 2025Q4, as the firm successfully leverages its technological infrastructure to maintain stable SG&A expenses of $1.7 billion.
- While the firm has proactively reduced its total debt to $33.9 billion, investors should monitor the potential impact of Basel III 'Endgame' capital requirements on future shareholder returns.
- The company's ability to sustain consistent capital deployment, including $1.0 billion in share repurchases during 2025Q4, suggests a disciplined approach to capital management despite inherent volatility in cash flow conversion.
Verdict Logic
while the firm maintains a solid liquidity buffer of $190.7 billion in cash, the extreme volatility in free cash flow margins, which ranged from -31.4% to 53.2% historically, warrants a cautious approach regarding future capital return consistency.
BK Growth Metrics
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years10.34%
5 Years19.49%
3 Years26.88%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years5.8%
5 Years8.94%
3 Years29.48%
TTM26.16%
EPS CAGR
10 Years10.58%
5 Years14.11%
3 Years36.71%
TTM31.43%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.77%
5 Years5.72%
3 Years6.43%
Last Year8.04%
BK Recent Earnings
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (82%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 16, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.25+14.8%
$1.96
Rev
$5.4B+4.4%
$5.2B
Q1 2026
Jan 21, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.72-11.8%
$1.95
Rev
$8.9B
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Q1 2026
Jan 13, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.02+5.8%
$1.91
Rev
$5.2B+0.7%
$5.1B
Q4 2025
Oct 16, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.91+8.5%
$1.76
Rev
$10.4B+108.3%
$5.0B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 16, 2026 | $2.25vs $1.96+14.8% | $5.4Bvs $5.2B+4.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | $1.72vs $1.95-11.8% | $8.9B |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 | $2.02vs $1.91+5.8% | $5.2Bvs $5.1B+0.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | $1.91vs $1.76+8.5% | $10.4Bvs $5.0B+108.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest BK News
Recent stock market news and headlines for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $141.91 | $100.01B | 19.15 | 2.25% | 13.72% | 12.82% | 1.45% | |
| $169.67 | $46.96B | 18.05 | 2.98% | 13.47% | 11.09% | — | |
| $181.39 | $33.57B | 20.75 | -9.93% | 12.83% | 14.45% | — | |
| $34.36 | $17.85B | 37.76 | 3.45% | 8.99% | 5.64% | — | |
| $27.40 | $12.17B | -17.13 | 5.11% | -3.69% | -1.74% | — | |
| $120.16 | $26.15B | 12.99 | 3.12% | 28.28% | 17.56% | — |
Compare BK vs Peers
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
BK SEC Filings & Documents
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Jun 24, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Jun 23, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Jun 12, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
1FY 2026
Feb 25, 2026·SEC
10-Q Quarterly Reports
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BK Frequently Asked Questions
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
How fast is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation growing?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) grew revenue by 2.2% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is BK profitable?
Yes, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) is profitable, generating $5.96B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (13.7% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does BK pay dividends?
Yes, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.45%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is BK's return on equity?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.8%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Industry Metrics
What is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's net interest margin?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 1.0%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
What is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's efficiency ratio?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) has an efficiency ratio of 31.5%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.