Yahoo Finance Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At US$0.34
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 12th of November to US$0.34. This will take the dividend yield to an attractive 2.2%, providing a nice boost to shareholder returns.
See our latest analysis for Bank of New York Mellon
Bank of New York Mellon's Payment Has Solid Earnings Coverage
While it is great to have a strong dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is sustainable. Prior to this announcement, Bank of New York Mellon's earnings easily covered the dividend, but free cash flows were negative. We think that cash flows should take priority over earnings, so this is definitely a worry for the dividend going forward.
The next year is set to see EPS grow by 11.7%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 31% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.
Bank of New York Mellon Has A Solid Track Record
The company has a sustained record of paying dividends with very little fluctuation. The dividend has gone from US$0.36 in 2011 to the most recent annual payment of US$1.36. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 14% a year over that time. It is good to see that there has been strong dividend growth, and that there haven't been any cuts for a long time.
The Dividend Has Growth Potential
Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. Bank of New York Mellon has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 6.9% per annum. Growth in EPS bodes well for the dividend, as does the low payout ratio that the company is currently reporting.
Our Thoughts On Bank of New York Mellon's Dividend
Overall, we always like to see the dividend being raised, but we don't think Bank of New York Mellon will make a great income stock. While Bank of New York Mellon is earning enough to cover the payments, the cash flows are lacking. This company is not in the top tier of income providing stocks.
Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. Earnings growth generally bodes well for the future value of company dividend payments. See if the 14 Bank of New York Mellon analysts we track are forecasting continued growth with our free report on analyst estimates for the company. If you are a dividend investor, you might also want to look at our curated list of high performing dividend stock.
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