Equity
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
Bank of New York Mellon Common Equity Tier 1 Capital increased by 12.4% to $21.09B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.4%, from $18.76B to $21.09B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Common Equity Tier 1 Capital shows relatively stable performance with a -0.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
A higher ratio indicates a stronger capital position and greater ability to absorb losses.
Detailed definition
This is the highest quality of regulatory capital, consisting primarily of common stock and retained earnings, used to m...
Peer comparison
Standard Basel III metric used globally by banks and large financial institutions to demonstrate solvency.
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common_equity_tier_1_capitalHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $18.75B | $18.03B | $18.64B | $18.76B | $21.09B |
| QoQ Change | — | -3.8% | +3.4% | +0.6% | +12.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -3.8% | +3.4% | +0.6% | +12.4% |
Range$18.03B – $21.09B
CAGR+12.5%
Avg YoY Growth+3.2%
Median YoY Growth+2.0%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bank of New York Mellon's common equity tier 1 capital?
- Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported common equity tier 1 capital of $21.09B in Q4 2025.
- How has Bank of New York Mellon's common equity tier 1 capital changed year-over-year?
- Bank of New York Mellon's common equity tier 1 capital increased by 12.4% year-over-year, from $18.76B to $21.09B.
- What is the long-term trend for Bank of New York Mellon's common equity tier 1 capital?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of New York Mellon's common equity tier 1 capital has grown at a -0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $21.88B to $21.09B.
- What does common equity tier 1 capital mean?
- The core capital of a bank or financial firm, consisting mainly of common equity and retained earnings.