The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Dividend Analysis
Does Bank of New York Mellon (BK) pay a dividend?
Yes. Bank of New York Mellon (BK) pays a dividend: $2.11 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 1.55% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 15 years in a row, growing at 10.0% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 26.1% of earnings.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.00 | +12.4% |
| 2024 | $1.78 | +12.7% |
| 2023 | $1.58 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | $1.42 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | $1.30 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | $1.24 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | $1.18 | +13.5% |
| 2018 | $1.04 | +20.9% |
| 2017 | $0.86 | +19.4% |
| 2016 | $0.72 | +5.9% |
Newest 10 of 19 fiscal years; the chart below has the full series. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
FCF does not fully cover the dividend, sustainability is a concern, 15-year growth streak signals strong commitment.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (50) × 0.40 + Growth (93) × 0.35 + Income (45) × 0.25 = 64
Dividend Yield
1.55%
Per Share (TTM)
$2.11
Payout Ratio
26.1%
5Y CAGR
10.0%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
26.1%
FCF Payout
103.3%
FCF Coverage
1.0x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$2.11
Growth Streak
15 years
5Y CAGR
10.0%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$2.11
Annual Income / $10K
$155
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
Bank of New York Mellon (BK) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does Bank of New York Mellon (BK) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, Bank of New York Mellon pays a regular dividend of about $2.11 per share per year (a yield of roughly 1.5%). That is a payout ratio of about 26.1% of earnings, so it is not currently covered by free cash flow. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is Bank of New York Mellon's dividend safe?+
Bank of New York Mellon's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about 1.0 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 50 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has Bank of New York Mellon grown its dividend?+
Bank of New York Mellon has raised its dividend for about 15 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 10.0% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is Bank of New York Mellon's dividend payout ratio?+
Bank of New York Mellon pays out about 26.1% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is not currently covered by free cash flow. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 31 Jul 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 3 Aug 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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