Equity

Tier 1 Capital

Bank of New York Mellon Tier 1 Capital increased by 12.5% to $25.91B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.5%, from $23.04B to $25.91B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Tier 1 Capital shows relatively stable performance with a -0.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a stronger capital base, while a decrease may signal potential capital constraints.

Detailed definition

Tier 1 capital represents the primary funding source of a bank, including common equity and disclosed reserves. It is th...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all commercial and investment banks to ensure regulatory compliance.

Metric ID: tier_one_capital

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$23.49B$22.86B$22.97B$23.04B$25.91B
QoQ Change—-2.7%+0.5%+0.3%+12.5%
YoY Change—-2.7%+0.5%+0.3%+12.5%
Range$22.86B – $25.91B
CAGR+10.3%
Avg YoY Growth+2.6%
Median YoY Growth+0.4%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

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 $25.91B 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 12.5% year-over-year, from $23.04B to $25.91B.
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 -0.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $26.31B to $25.91B.
What does tier 1 capital mean?
The primary capital held by a bank to support its operations and absorb potential losses.