The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation(BNY)

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$147.49
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BNY

11/05/2026: BNY (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a premier global financial services firm that serves as the infrastructure for much of the world's financial assets. It benefits from a leading position in securities services and asset management, which provides stable, fee-based income. The main growth opportunity lies in its digital transformation and the expansion of its data and analytics services to help institutional clients. However, the company faces risks from intense competition, regulatory headwinds, and the constant need to upgrade legacy systems. BNY is generally suited for value-oriented and dividend-focused investors seeking stability in the financial sector.

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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 fitThe company offers moderate growth rather than high-octane capital appreciation.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a stable, mature financial stock often driven by broader market cycles rather than rapid breakout momentum.
Value investorStrong fitBNY often trades at reasonable multiples relative to its stable cash flows and market position.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company is a consistent dividend payer with a sustainable payout ratio.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAs a systemically important financial institution, it offers stability compared to smaller, more volatile sector players.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can fluctuate with interest rate expectations and equity market sentiment.
Valuation riskLowThe company generally trades at moderate valuation levels consistent with banking industry peers.
Competition risk (Banking/Custody)Medium / highIntense competition from JPM and STT puts continuous pressure on fee margins.
Business qualityStrongIts role as a major custodian provides an entrenched, high-quality business model.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are secure but prioritize capital return programs that include share buybacks.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful implementation of large-scale digital transformation projects is critical for future competitive standing.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 169.1%
Avg. Invested days 123
Today’s Advisory PASS
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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 88.0% and approximately 99.8% 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 8.55%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.66%
State Street Corp 4.72%
FMR Inc 3.85%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 2.75%

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. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

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 102.77B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.91
1Y Target Price 163.7
Price to earnings Ratio 16.91
1Y Target Price 163.7
Volume (30-day avg) 3.8M shares
Beta 1.01
52 Weeks Range 103.67 - 165.12
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 103.67 - 165.12
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.49%
Basic EPS (TTM) 9.03

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Securities ServicesCustody, fund administration, and collateral management services.This is the 'plumbing' of the financial system; BNY gets paid fees to safeguard and manage the paperwork for massive institutional assets.
Wealth ManagementInvestment management and advisory services for high-net-worth clients.BNY earns management fees based on the amount of client money they are managing.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-15
When Before Market
Estimate 2.26
Actual 2.37

Profitability

Profit Margin 29.74%
Operating Margin (TTM) 39.07%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.39%
Return on Equity (TTM) 14.87%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.91
Forward PE 14.43
Enterprise Value 4.33B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.67
Enterprise Value 4.33B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.73
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 672.90M
Shares Floating 671.25M
Shares Outstanding 672.90M
Shares Floating 671.25M
Percent Insiders 0.24
Percent Institutions 87.99

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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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)

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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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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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.

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