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Bank of New York Mellon (BK)


Market Price (11/17/2025): $110.53 | Market Cap: $79.0 Bil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Bank of New York Mellon (BK)


Market Price (11/17/2025): $110.53
Market Cap: $79.0 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.9%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.9%, Dist 3Y High is -1.9%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 21x
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -210%
  
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 3.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.4 Bil
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, Fintech & Digital Payments, and Sustainable Finance. Themes include Digital Asset Custody, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.9%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -210%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 3.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 2.4 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, Fintech & Digital Payments, and Sustainable Finance. Themes include Digital Asset Custody, Show more.
5 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.9%, Dist 3Y High is -1.9%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 21x

Market Valuation & Key Metrics

BK Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Bank of New York Mellon (BK) stock experienced significant movements between July 31, 2025, and November 15, 2025. Several key factors contributed to the stock's performance during this period, with the overall sentiment being influenced by strong financial results and strategic initiatives, despite some initial market caution.

1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Beat Expectations: On October 16, 2025, Bank of New York Mellon reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, which significantly surpassed Wall Street expectations for both revenue and profit. The company reported revenue of $5.08 billion against analyst estimates of $4.96 billion, representing a 9.3% year-on-year growth. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.91, beating estimates of $1.77. This strong performance was attributed to broad-based expansion across its Security Services and Market and Wealth Services segments, with double-digit revenue gains and robust client activity.

2. Despite Strong Earnings, Initial Stock Dip and Market Caution: Despite the positive earnings report, the stock initially experienced a slight decline. On October 16, 2025, the stock fell 1.3% in pre-market trading, closing at $108. The market's cautious response likely reflected concerns about the sustainability of recent growth drivers, even with the impressive quarterly results. However, analysts generally maintained or raised their price targets on BNY Mellon following the earnings announcement, indicating underlying confidence.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BK Return-13%41%-19%19%52%47%162%
Peers Return18%39%-11%10%31%24%158%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BK Win Rate50%67%42%58%83%70% 
Peers Win Rate62%63%48%48%65%64% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BK Max Drawdown-45%-6%-34%-11%-0%-4% 
Peers Max Drawdown-42%-3%-32%-19%-7%-16% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: JPM, MS, BLK, SCHW, STT. See BK Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/14/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBKS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-41.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven70.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven639 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-46.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven87.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven409 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-29.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven42.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven785 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-63.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven176.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven3021 days1480 days

Compare to JPM, MS, BLK, SCHW, STT


In The Past

Bank of New York Mellon's stock fell -41.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/9/2022. A -41.4% loss requires a 70.7% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BRO_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025BROBrown & BrownDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.2%1.2%-4.2%
CPAY_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025CPAYCorpayDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
7.2%7.2%0.0%
EEFT_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025EEFTEuronet WorldwideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-6.9%-6.9%-7.4%
GPN_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025GPNGlobal PaymentsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.7%-4.7%-4.7%
APO_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025APOApollo Asset ManagementDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
10.5%10.5%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BRO_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025BROBrown & BrownDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.2%1.2%-4.2%
CPAY_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025CPAYCorpayDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
7.2%7.2%0.0%
EEFT_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025EEFTEuronet WorldwideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-6.9%-6.9%-7.4%
GPN_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025GPNGlobal PaymentsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.7%-4.7%-4.7%
APO_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025APOApollo Asset ManagementDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
10.5%10.5%0.0%

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Financials

BKJPMMSBLKSCHWSTTMedian
NameBank of .JPMorgan.Morgan S.BlackRockCharles .State St. 
Mkt Price110.48303.61163.861,057.9494.39116.84140.35
Mkt Cap79.0838.7257.4163.9170.533.1167.2
Rev LTM18,930179,43064,24722,88522,91413,71022,900
Op Inc LTM---7,721--7,721
FCF LTM2,380-119,748-6,7473,933-1,397-6,611-4,004
FCF 3Y Avg4,005-65,107-23,8273,9229,437-2,121901
CFO LTM3,847-119,748-3,6794,268-753-5,574-2,216
CFO 3Y Avg5,286-65,107-20,5504,24810,075-1,2091,519

Growth & Margins

BKJPMMSBLKSCHWSTTMedian
NameBank of .JPMorgan.Morgan S.BlackRockCharles .State St. 
Rev Chg LTM7.0%8.6%17.6%18.2%22.3%9.2%13.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.0%13.4%7.6%7.5%5.4%4.5%6.8%
Rev Chg Q9.2%8.8%19.1%25.2%26.6%11.5%15.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.2%2.1%4.5%6.1%6.0%2.8%3.6%
Op Mgn LTM---33.7%--33.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg---35.3%--35.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM----1.9%---1.9%
CFO/Rev LTM20.3%-66.7%-5.7%18.6%-3.3%-40.7%-4.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg30.3%-36.4%-38.8%21.5%54.3%-8.0%6.8%
FCF/Rev LTM12.6%-66.7%-10.5%17.2%-6.1%-48.2%-8.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg23.1%-36.4%-44.6%19.9%51.2%-15.1%2.4%

Valuation

BKJPMMSBLKSCHWSTTMedian
NameBank of .JPMorgan.Morgan S.BlackRockCharles .State St. 
Mkt Cap79.0838.7257.4163.9170.533.1167.2
P/S4.24.74.07.27.42.44.4
P/EBIT---18.7--18.7
P/E15.914.515.926.920.711.115.9
P/CFO20.5-7.0-70.038.4-226.4-5.9-6.5
Total Yield8.1%6.9%6.3%5.7%4.8%9.0%6.6%
Dividend Yield1.8%0.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg10.2%-7.5%-15.6%3.0%7.9%-5.5%-1.2%
D/E0.50.61.40.10.21.00.5
Net D/E-2.1-0.31.00.0-0.4-3.3-0.4

Returns

BKJPMMSBLKSCHWSTTMedian
NameBank of .JPMorgan.Morgan S.BlackRockCharles .State St. 
1M Rtn4.8%2.0%3.9%-8.9%0.6%4.9%3.0%
3M Rtn9.9%5.0%14.0%-6.4%-1.5%6.0%5.5%
6M Rtn23.9%14.6%25.6%8.0%7.0%20.6%17.6%
12M Rtn44.2%26.4%25.7%3.1%18.5%26.2%25.9%
3Y Rtn174.5%146.6%103.9%58.0%26.6%73.7%88.8%
1M Excs Rtn2.4%0.1%1.4%-11.3%-0.2%1.9%0.8%
3M Excs Rtn4.7%0.2%9.4%-10.9%-6.0%1.4%0.8%
6M Excs Rtn10.9%1.6%12.6%-5.1%-6.0%7.6%4.6%
12M Excs Rtn32.3%16.9%14.8%-8.4%9.7%14.0%14.4%
3Y Excs Rtn106.5%72.3%37.7%-9.5%-53.3%-7.6%15.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Securities Services8,5988,0327,2447,375 
Market and Wealth Services5,8705,2824,7414,806 
Investment and wealth management3,1553,5504,0423,6923,721
Other72-474-108-74728
Amortization of intangible assets    -117
Bank assessment charges    -125
Investment Services    11,987
Provision for credit losses    -25
Total17,69516,39015,91915,79916,169


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10312025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8,738,127
Short Interest: % Change Since 101520250.3%
Average Daily Volume3,905,526
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.24
Basic Shares Quantity714,799,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/16/2025-2.0%-1.7%2.4%
7/15/2025-0.1%3.5%9.4%
4/11/20251.4%-0.4%14.4%
1/15/20258.0%11.0%15.0%
10/11/2024-0.4%4.4%4.1%
7/12/20245.2%3.3%4.5%
4/16/2024-2.0%3.8%6.7%
1/12/20244.0%5.2%6.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131417
# Negative11107
Median Positive4.0%3.6%8.6%
Median Negative-2.0%-4.4%-7.2%
Max Positive8.0%11.0%15.0%
Max Negative-7.8%-9.8%-9.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251031202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025801202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025502202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241101202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024802202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024503202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023228202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231103202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023804202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023505202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022227202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221107202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022805202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022506202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0McCarthy J KevinSEVP & General Counsel7242025Sell98.4520,0001,969,0003,457,033Form
1McCarthy J KevinSEVP & General Counsel5012025Sell79.0330,0002,370,9004,355,707Form
2Kurimsky Kurtis R.Corporate Controller4162025Sell77.505,641437,2061,680,231Form
3Keating CatherineSr. Exec. Vice President4162025Sell77.3165,4735,061,6876,767,784Form