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Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

S&P 500

BK/Financial Services · Banks - Diversified/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.48%

$2.12 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$145.43P/E17.0MCap98.6BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

82/ 100Very Safe

BK's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 25.6% earnings payout ratio & -20.0% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 117.2% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 10.03% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 25.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: -20.0%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
  • Operating Margin: 37.6%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.

Risks

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 117.2%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.

Payout & Coverage

Caution
25.6%Very Safe
117.2%Danger

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
10.0%Very Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company specializing in investment management and asset servicing. It serves as the world's largest global custody bank, providing custody and administration for vast asset portfolios, along with investment management solutions for institutions, corporations, and individual investors across more than 100 markets. Key business segments include Securities Services for custody, clearance, collateral management, and triparty services; Market and Wealth Services encompassing BNY Pershing for wealth solutions, treasury services, and managed accounts; and Investment Management handling assets under management. The company supports the full investment lifecycle, enabling clients to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute, and restructure investments. It also engages in digital assets innovation, such as tokenized funds and AI platform integrations, and offers products like ETFs, closed-end funds, and stablecoin reserves funds. Founded in 1784 and headquartered in New York, Bank of New York Mellon Corporation plays a central role in global capital markets as a systemically important financial institution.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.48%

Annual Dividend

$2.12

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

25.56%

FCF Payout Ratio

117.18%

52-Week Range

$89.45 - $148.13

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BK annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BK earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

April 27, 2026

Last Payment Date

May 8, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

12.09%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

10.03%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

11.39%

3-Year Total Growth

40.85%

5-Year Total Growth

61.29%

10-Year Total Growth

194.12%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$14,543.00

Annual Income

$212.00

Quarterly Income

$53.00

Monthly Income

$17.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BK's current dividend yield?
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) currently has a dividend yield of 1.48%, based on a stock price of $145.43 and an annual dividend of $2.12.
When is BK's next dividend payment date?
BK's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-27 and the next payment date is 2026-05-08. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BK pay in dividends per year?
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation paid $2.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has BK been increasing its dividend?
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 10.03% and a 10-year CAGR of 11.39%.
Is BK's dividend safe?
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has a payout ratio of 25.56%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 117.18%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BK's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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