Bank of New York Mellon Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates, Analysts Raise Price Targets

The financial services firm reported record revenue and a 42% increase in EPS for the first quarter of 2026.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:13pm

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Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, with diluted EPS rising 42% year-over-year to $2.24 and total revenue increasing 13% to a record $5.409 billion. Several analysts raised their price targets for BK stock following the earnings announcement.

Why it matters

Bank of New York Mellon is a major financial services firm, and its strong quarterly performance is seen as a positive indicator for the broader financial sector. Analysts' increased price targets suggest they believe the company's stock is undervalued and has room for further growth.

The details

BNY Mellon's CEO Robin Vince stated that the company had a "strong start to 2026" with record revenue, reflecting growth across its Securities Services and Market and Wealth Services businesses. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Evercore ISI Group, and Truist Securities all raised their price targets for BK stock following the earnings release, with the new targets ranging from $136 to $150 per share.

  • Bank of New York Mellon reported its Q1 2026 earnings on April 17, 2026.

The players

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

A major financial services firm that provides investment management, investment services, and wealth management services.

Robin Vince

The CEO of Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.

David Konrad

An analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods who covers Bank of New York Mellon.

Glenn Schorr

An analyst at Evercore ISI Group who covers Bank of New York Mellon.

David Smith

An analyst at Truist Securities who covers Bank of New York Mellon.

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What they’re saying

“BNY had a strong start to 2026 with record revenue of $5.4 billion in the first quarter, up 13% year-over-year, reflecting broad-based growth across our Securities Services and Market and Wealth Services businesses.”

— Robin Vince, CEO, Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

The takeaway

Bank of New York Mellon's strong first-quarter performance and the positive analyst reactions suggest the financial services firm is well-positioned for continued growth in 2026. The record revenue and earnings growth indicate the company is effectively executing its business strategy and capitalizing on favorable market conditions.