Is Bank of New York Mellon Stock Outperforming the Dow?
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Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK), with a market capitalization of $73.4 billion, is a leading global financial institution and the oldest bank in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company specializes in asset servicing, investment management, and wealth management, catering to institutions, corporations, government entities, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," BNY Mellon fits this bill perfectly. BNY Mellon plays a vital role in global financial infrastructure, providing securities processing, custody, and risk management solutions to capital markets and institutional investors in over 35 countries.
Shares of the company pulled back 1.7% from its 52-week high of $106.57 met recently on Aug. 29. BNY Mellon’s shares have risen 16.4% over the past three months, outpacing the broader Dow Jones Industrial Average’s ($DOWI) 6.9% rise during the same time frame.
Looking at a broader timeframe, the stock has climbed 36.4% on a YTD basis and surged 54.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the $DOWI’s annual gain of 12% and 7.4% rise in 2025.
Despite fluctuations, the stock has mostly maintained a position above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages for the past year,
On Jul. 15, shares of BK dropped marginally after the company released its Q2 earnings. The company delivered record Q2 revenue of $5 billion, up 9.4% year-over-year, driven by a 16.8% increase in net interest income and a 7.2% rise in fee and other revenue. Adjusted EPS climbed 28.5% to $1.94, surpassing consensus estimates by 11.5%. Quarterly performance was further supported by higher average loans and deposits, along with an increase in Assets Under Management to $2.1 trillion.
BNY Mellon also outperformed its competitor, Bank of America Corporation’s (BAC) 14.4% gains in 2025 and 27.4% returns over the past year.
Moreover, among the 17 analysts covering the BK stock, the consensus rating is a “Moderate Buy,” and the stock currently trades above the mean price target of $103.43.
On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.