Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.05
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
26.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
BK Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
BK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$2.05
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR12.1%
5Y CAGR10.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.5%
Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
1Y Total Return57.2%
5Y Total Return212.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$31,19710Y ago$38,53320Y ago$48,731
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
BK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation distributes 26.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BK has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.1% and 5-year CAGR of 10.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 4.5% buyback yield, 6.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 212.0%, with dividends contributing 17.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,533 today.
BK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.52
Avg/Payment$0.4260
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 1.58% | May 8, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.5300 | — | 1.75% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 1.86% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.5300 | ↑ +12.8% | 1.92% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $0.4700 | — | 2.54% | May 2, 2025 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.4700 | — | 2.13% | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 2.35% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.4700 | ↑ +11.9% | 2.73% | Aug 2, 2024 |
BK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
26.1% payout
Streak
15Y
10.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.0%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKThe Bank of New York… | $100.0B | 1.4% | 26.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 STTState Street Corpora… | $48.6B | 1.8% | 30.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 NTRSNorthern Trust Corpo… | $31.9B | 1.8% | 34.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  BENFranklin Resources, … | $17.2B | 4.0% | 1.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  IVZInvesco Ltd. | $12.5B | 3.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
1st  TROWT. Rowe Price Group,… | $23.4B | 4.7% | 54.8% | 38 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CCitigroup Inc. | $266.5B | 2.0% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $348.3B | 1.5% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
BK Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.06 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 12.4% | 4 | $7.41 | 27.0% | 3.71x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $1.78 | 12.7% | 4 | $5.80 | 30.7% | 3.26x | 4.3% |
| 2023 | $1.58 | 11.3% | 4 | $3.89 | 40.6% | 2.46x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $1.42 | 9.2% | 4 | $2.90 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $1.30 | 4.8% | 4 | $4.15 | 31.3% | 3.19x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $1.24 | 5.1% | 4 | $3.83 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $1.18 | 13.5% | 4 | $4.51 | 26.2% | 3.82x | 2.8% |
| 2018 | $1.04 | 20.9% | 4 | $4.04 | 25.7% | 3.88x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $0.86 | 19.4% | 4 | $3.72 | 23.1% | 4.33x | 2.1% |
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BK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BK stock.
How much dividend does BK pay per share?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BK's next ex-dividend date?
BK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BK's dividend safe?
BK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.1% and FCF payout ratio of +28.0%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BK pay dividends?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BK five years ago would be worth approximately $31,197 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.