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Tier 1 capital

Bank of New York Mellon Tier 1 capital increased by 30.0% to $8.14B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 30.0%, from $6.26B to $8.14B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Tier 1 capital shows a downward trend with a -3.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A larger surplus indicates a more robust capital position and greater financial stability.

Detailed definition

This represents the surplus Tier 1 capital held by the bank beyond the minimum regulatory requirement. It indicates the...

Peer comparison

Standard measure of capital strength across the banking industry.

Metric ID: other_excess_tier_one_risk_based_capital_above_applicabl_68363b

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$6.72B$6.69B$6.81B$6.26B$8.14B
QoQ Change—-0.5%+1.8%-8.0%+30.0%
YoY Change—-0.5%+1.8%-8.0%+30.0%
Range$6.26B – $8.14B
CAGR+21.1%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 capital?
Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported tier 1 capital of $8.14B in Q4 2025.
How has Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 capital changed year-over-year?
Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 capital increased by 30.0% year-over-year, from $6.26B to $8.14B.
What is the long-term trend for Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 capital?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 capital has grown at a -3.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.67B to $8.14B.
What does tier 1 capital mean?
The amount of Tier 1 capital a bank holds above the regulatory minimum.