The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation(BNY)

Top Performer Top performer
upturn advisory logo
ADVISORIES YOU CAN VERIFY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+24.39% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$150.19
09/24/2026
(24-hour delay)

Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

*as per simulation (see disclosures)
  • ALL
  • 1Y
  • 1M
  • 1W
  • BUY Advisory
  • SELL Advisory (Profit)
  • SELL Advisory (Loss)
  • Profit
  • Loss
  • PASS (Skip)
Upturn Stock price based on last close iconStock price based on last close

Advisory Performance History (Simulated)Advisory Performance History info

Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BNY

09/24/2026: BNY (5-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (24.39%). Updated daily EoD!

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a large, globally oriented financial services institution known for its leading position in asset custody and administration. It thrives on a fee-based business model that provides recurring revenue and historically stable margins. The primary investment story centers on its ability to leverage its massive client base into high-margin data and digital asset services. Key risks include intense competition within the financial services space, sensitivity to global market performance, and the complexity of modernizing legacy technology systems. The stock may suit dividend-focused and value-oriented investors looking for a durable, albeit moderate-growth, financial franchise.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitBNY offers steady, moderate growth rather than high-octane expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock tends to track broader financial sector sentiment and market trends.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at reasonable valuation multiples relative to its earnings stability.
Dividend investorStrong fitConsistent dividend payments and a reliable track record make it attractive for income seekers.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveIts role as a systemically important financial institution provides a foundation of relative stability.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumMarket fluctuations directly impact the company's fee-based asset management and custody revenues.
Valuation riskLowThe stock typically trades in line with sector peers, limiting extreme valuation swings.
Competition risk (Custody and Banking)Medium / highIncreased competition from major banks and low-cost digital entrants threatens fee margins.
Business qualityStrongBNY possesses a durable, highly integrated franchise with high client retention rates.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is supported by consistent cash flows and a sound balance sheet.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating new technology into legacy systems is critical for future competitive parity.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 169.33%
Avg. Invested days 123
Today’s Advisory SELL
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 5.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
Upturn Profits based on simulation icon Profits based on simulation
Upturn last close icon Last Close 09/24/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BNY receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BNY has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+22.5%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 12.8%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+2.2%), very low insider ownership of 0.24%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BNY's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $5.2B (12.8% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BNY's strongest growth driver at +762.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+22.5%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+2.2%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 87.2% and approximately 99.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.24%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.08%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.58%
State Street Corp 4.68%
FMR Inc 4.03%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.79%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BNY generates approximately $489 of gross profit, $175 of operating income, and $128 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 20.90%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BNY has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 101.44B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.88
1Y Target Price 167.79
Price to earnings Ratio 17.88
1Y Target Price 167.79
Volume (30-day avg) 3.2M shares
Beta 1.05
52 Weeks Range 101.26 - 165.84
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 101.26 - 165.84
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.41%
Basic EPS (TTM) 8.36

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Securities ServicesCustody, fund administration, and corporate trust services.This is the core 'plumbing' business that generates steady, recurring fees.
Investment and Wealth ManagementActive and passive investment management, wealth planning, and private banking.This segment earns fees based on the amount of assets managed for clients.
GeographyGlobal operations with significant revenue exposure to the US, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.BNY is a truly global company that benefits from international market growth.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Advertisement

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.88
Forward PE 14.99
Enterprise Value -24.60B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.74
Enterprise Value -24.60B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.75
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 678.50M
Shares Floating 676.79M
Shares Outstanding 678.50M
Shares Floating 676.79M
Percent Insiders 0.24
Percent Institutions 87.19

Icon representing Upturn AI-generated SWOT analysis summary Upturn AI Summary

Information icon for Upturn AI Summarization accuracy disclaimer AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.

Information icon for Upturn AI Summarization data freshness disclaimer Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.

Information icon warning about Upturn AI Fundamental Rating based on potentially old data Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.

Information icon warning about potential inaccuracies or hallucinations in Upturn AI-generated summaries AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

News (Last Updated: 09/25/2026)

About The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1973-05-03
President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Robin Antony Vince
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Diversified
Full time employees 46500
Full time employees 46500

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It 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, 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. This segment also provides integrated cash management solutions, including payments, foreign exchange, liquidity management, receivables processing, payables management, and trade finance, as well as U.S. government and global clearing, and tri-party services. The Investment and Wealth Management segment offers investment management strategies, investment products distribution, investment management, custody, wealth and estate planning, private banking, investment, and information management services. The Other segment provides corporate treasury, derivative and other trading, corporate and bank-owned life insurance, tax credit investment, other corporate investment, and business exit services. The company serves central banks and sovereigns, financial institutions, asset managers, insurance companies, corporations, local authorities and high net-worth individuals, and family offices. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation was founded in 1784 and is headquartered in New York, New York.