# The Bank of New York Mellon (BK) — Financial Analysis

**Exchange:** NYSE  
**Coverage as of:** 2026-Q2  
**Updated:** 2026-05-13  
**Tier:** Free primer (step 2 of 19)  
**Sibling pages:** /stocks/BK/thesis · /stocks/BK/memo

## Financial Snapshot

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ticker: BK
step: 04
generated: 2026-05-12
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### The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) — Financial Snapshot

#### Income Statement Summary

| Metric | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | YoY |
|--------|--------|--------|--------|-----|
| Total Revenue | ~$16.5B | ~$17.7B | $18.6B | +5% |
| Fee Revenue growth | — | — | +6% | |
| Pre-tax Operating Margin | ~25% | ~27% | 31% | +400bps |
| Net Income | $2.35B | $3.07B | $4.34B | +41% |
| EPS (diluted, reported) | ~$2.90 | ~$3.80 | $5.80 | +53% |
| EPS (diluted, adj.) | — | ~$4.70 | $6.03 | +19% |

*FY2024 was a record year: highest net income and revenue in company history. The multi-year improvement in operating margin reflects operating leverage from the platform transformation, cost discipline, and rising NII from higher interest rates.*

#### Cash Flow & Balance Sheet (FY2024)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Operating Cash Flow | ~$5.0B |
| Free Cash Flow | ~$4.5B |
| Cash & Equivalents | ~$20B+ (institutional deposits) |
| AUC/A | $52.1T (Dec 2024) → $59.3T (Dec 2025) |
| AUM | $2.0T (Dec 2024) → $2.2T (Dec 2025) |
| CET1 Ratio | ~11.2% |
| Return on Tangible Common Equity | 23% |

#### Key Ratios (approximate, FY2024)
- P/E (adj.): ~18–20x | P/TBV: ~4.0x
- ROTCE: 23% | ROE: 12–14%
- Pre-tax Operating Margin: 31% (reported), 33% (adj.)
- Dividend Yield: ~2.5% | Payout Ratio: ~30% (balance returned via buybacks)

#### Growth Profile
BNY Mellon has transformed its earnings profile significantly: net income grew from $2.35B (FY2022) to $4.34B (FY2024) — an 85% increase in two years — driven by NII expansion from higher rates, fee revenue growth on rising AUC/A, operating leverage from cost discipline, and $2.5B+ in annual share buybacks compressing the share count. Q1 2026 EPS of $2.25 implies an annualized run rate of ~$9, suggesting continued momentum. The platform operating model transition is targeted for completion by mid-2026, after which management expects incremental efficiency and revenue benefits to accelerate.

#### Forward Estimates
- **FY2025**: Revenue ~$19–20B; adj. EPS ~$6.50–7.00 (consensus); ROTCE target ~25%
- **FY2026**: Continued operating leverage; management targeting 100% earnings payout (dividends + buybacks); potential benefit from digital assets custody growth
- **Capital return**: Management committed to returning ~100% of 2025 earnings via dividends + buybacks; 13% dividend increase authorized post-Fed stress test

## Deeper Financial Analysis

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- Revenue Breakdown — segment revenue, geographic mix, product-line margins
- Financial Trends — QoQ momentum, leading indicators, inflection points
- Balance Sheet — debt structure, dilution risk, working capital dynamics
- Capital Allocation — ROIC, buyback cadence, reinvestment efficiency
- Earnings Analysis — beats/misses, guidance vs actuals, transcript highlights
- Competitive Positioning — market share, pricing power, peer benchmarks
- Industry Context — TAM, sector tailwinds/headwinds, regulatory backdrop

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