Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK)

In July 2025, BNY Mellon announced a 13% increase in its quarterly cash dividend due to positive stress test results. In October 2025, the company reported strong third-quarter earnings, leading to a share increase of over 20% since June 2025. BNY Mellon accelerated the deployment of AI solutions, increasing the number of deployed AI solutions by 75% to 117 in production. WisdomTree appointed BNY Mellon as its core banking-as-a-service infrastructure provider for its retail platform. BNY Mellon considered acquiring Northern Trust, but no formal proposal was made. Following strong Q3 earnings, analysts, including Wells Fargo & Company, raised their price objectives for Bank of New York Mellon.

Direct information regarding demand seasonality is not extensively detailed. However, Q2 was mentioned as seasonally the strongest quarter in terms of pre-tax margin and return on tangible common equity. The company's performance can be tied to market conditions that may fluctuate.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation operates in the Financials sector, focusing on managing and servicing financial assets. Its key segments include Securities Services, offering custody, trust, depositary services, and data analytics; Market and Wealth Services, providing clearing, custody, investment, and cash management solutions; Investment and Wealth Management, concentrating on investment strategies, wealth planning, and private banking; and Other, encompassing leasing, corporate treasury, and business exit services.

BNY Mellon has a global presence, serving clients in the United States and internationally across 35 countries and more than 100 markets. The company's headquarters are located in New York City.

BNY Mellon has received positive recognition, being named among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators. The company emphasizes an Enterprise ESG approach to drive its culture and responsible business practices. No specific negative events significantly impacted BNY Mellon's brand reputation in the past year.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold between 84.64% and 87.4% of the stock. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Dodge & Cox, and State Street Corp. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is the largest individual shareholder, owning 12.50% of the company.