Non-Current Assets

Capitalized software licenses

Bank of New York Mellon Capitalized software licenses increased by 0.3% to $2.71B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.2%, from $2.68B to $2.71B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Capitalized software licenses shows an upward trend with a 7.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Increasing values suggest heavy investment in digital transformation and proprietary technology platforms.

Detailed definition

This represents the net book value of software developed or obtained for internal use that has been capitalized rather t...

Peer comparison

High for technology-driven financial services firms; reflects competitive investment in digital capabilities.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_capitalized_computer_software_net

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.94B$2.00B$2.10B$2.12B$2.15B$2.19B$2.26B$2.28B$2.36B$2.39B$2.43B$2.46B$2.50B$2.51B$2.68B$2.67B$2.68B$2.70B$2.71B
QoQ Change+2.8%+4.9%+0.9%+1.5%+2.0%+3.2%+0.7%+3.6%+1.2%+1.9%+1.0%+1.7%+0.6%+6.5%-0.4%+0.6%+0.7%+0.3%
YoY Change+10.4%+9.6%+7.8%+7.6%+9.8%+8.9%+7.5%+7.9%+5.9%+5.3%+10.1%+8.6%+7.4%+7.5%+1.2%
Range$1.94B$2.71B
CAGR+7.6%
Avg YoY Growth+7.7%
Median YoY Growth+7.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bank of New York Mellon's capitalized software licenses?
Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported capitalized software licenses of $2.71B in Q4 2025.
How has Bank of New York Mellon's capitalized software licenses changed year-over-year?
Bank of New York Mellon's capitalized software licenses increased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $2.68B to $2.71B.
What is the long-term trend for Bank of New York Mellon's capitalized software licenses?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of New York Mellon's capitalized software licenses has grown at a 7.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.88B to $2.71B.
What does capitalized software licenses mean?
The value of internal software assets that are being depreciated over time.