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BK

Bank of New York Mellon Corp

BK

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.53%

Annual Dividend

$2.12

Payout Ratio

26%

5-Yr Growth

10.0%

Ex-Date

Apr 27, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

BK Dividend Safety Score

90/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak16 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2009
Earnings payout coverage26% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

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 16 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

  • 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (26%)
  • Strong 10.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 173% total price return over 5 years
  • 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
16
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.07
Market Cap
$94.1B
P/E Ratio
17.0
5-Yr Total Return
173%
52-Week Range
$87.41 – $141.65
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)
BK ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 27, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.12 / yr per share

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