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Bank of New York Mellon Corp

BK

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$137.16

Fairly valued · -15% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.53%

Annual Dividend

$2.12

Payout Ratio

26%

5-Yr Growth

10.0%

Ex-Date

Apr 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BK's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Jul 23, 2026, Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) has a forward dividend yield of 1.53%, based on an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and a share price of $137.16.
  • As of Jul 23, 2026, BK's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years as of Jul 23, 2026.
  • BK last cut its regular dividend in 2009.
  • BK's most recent ex-dividend date was Apr 27, 2026, for a dividend of $0.53 per share.
  • As of Jul 23, 2026, BK pays out 26% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BK's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Jul 23, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BK is $116.65 per share, 15% below the $137.16 share price, so BK screens as fairly valued.
  • Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BK Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Jul 23, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BK

Summary

As of Jul 23, 2026, Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) yields 1.53% ($2.12 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100) and has 15 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is BK a good dividend stock?

Yes

Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.53% ($2.12/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 15 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (26%)
  • Strong 10.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2009

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.53%
Payout Ratio
26%
Annual Dividend
$2.12
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 27, 2026
Years of Growth
15
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.07
Market Cap
$94.1B
P/E Ratio
17.0
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
—
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)
BK ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BK dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BK a good dividend stock?

Yes. Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.53% ($2.12/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BK undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BK's fair value is about $116.65 versus a $137.16 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-15% vs. fair value).

Is BK's dividend safe?

BK has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 15-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2009, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BK's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BK is about $116.65 per share, about 15% below the current $137.16 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BK a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BK screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.53% ($2.12/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BK cut its dividend?

BK earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2009). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BK pay a dividend?

Yes. Bank of New York Mellon Corp pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.12 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.53%.

What is BK's dividend yield?

As of Jul 23, 2026, BK's forward dividend yield is 1.53%, based on a $2.12 annual dividend and a $137.16 share price.

What is BK's dividend per share?

As of Jul 23, 2026, BK pays $2.12 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BK's dividend payout ratio?

As of Jul 23, 2026, BK's payout ratio is 26% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BK grown its dividend?

As of Jul 23, 2026, BK has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

When is the next BK ex-dividend date?

As of Jul 23, 2026, BK's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Apr 27, 2026, for $0.53 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.12 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$53.00
Annual$212.00
Monthly avg$17.67

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