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Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries

Bank of New York Mellon Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries increased by 14.3% to $1.60B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.3%, from $1.40B to $1.60B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries shows an upward trend with a 12.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High levels suggest a strategy of reinvesting abroad or avoiding repatriation taxes, while low levels indicate active capital repatriation.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the portion of earnings from foreign subsidiaries that has not been repatriated to the parent company...

Peer comparison

Commonly disclosed by multinational firms to explain tax provisions and cash availability.

Metric ID: other_undistributed_earnings_of_foreign_subsidiaries

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$1.00B$1.10B$1.20B$1.40B$1.60B
QoQ Change—+10.0%+9.1%+16.7%+14.3%
YoY Change—+10.0%+9.1%+16.7%+14.3%
Range$1.00B – $1.60B
CAGR+60.0%
Avg YoY Growth+12.5%
Median YoY Growth+12.1%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bank of New York Mellon's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries?
Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of $1.60B in Q4 2025.
How has Bank of New York Mellon's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries changed year-over-year?
Bank of New York Mellon's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries increased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $1.40B to $1.60B.
What is the long-term trend for Bank of New York Mellon's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Bank of New York Mellon's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries has grown at a 12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.00B to $1.60B.
What does undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries mean?
The amount of profit earned by foreign branches that has not been sent back to the parent company.