BNY (BK) Declares $0.53 Quarterly Dividend

Dividend to be paid on May 8th to shareholders of record on April 27th

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:37am

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BNY (NYSE:BK), a global financial services company headquartered in New York City, announced that it will issue a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share on May 8th to shareholders of record on April 27th. This represents a 1.6% dividend yield on an annualized basis.

Why it matters

BNY has a long history of consistently raising its dividend, having increased it annually for the last 14 consecutive years. The company's strong financial performance and low payout ratio indicate it should be able to continue covering the dividend with future earnings.

The details

The ex-dividend date is set for April 27th. BNY has raised its dividend by an average of 0.1% annually over the last three years. Analysts expect the company to earn $7.83 per share next year, which would result in a payout ratio of 27.1% - well within a sustainable range.

  • BNY declared the quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 16th, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on Friday, May 8th, 2026.
  • The record date for the dividend is Monday, April 27th, 2026.

The players

BNY

A global financial services company headquartered in New York City. Formed in 2007 through the merger of the Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, BNY traces its roots back to 1784 and was the first company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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What’s next

Investors will receive the $0.53 per share dividend on May 8th, 2026.

The takeaway

BNY's consistent dividend growth and low payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial strength and ability to continue rewarding shareholders even in uncertain economic times.