Bank of New York Mellon Sees Price Target Rise to $133.67; Q4 EPS Forecast at $1.97

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Analysts have raised Bank of New York Mellon’s average price target to $133.67 after its Q3 non-GAAP EPS of $1.91 beat estimates and 9% year-over-year revenue growth. Ahead of the January 13 Q4 report, Street forecasts project $1.97 EPS (+14% yoy) on $5.15B revenue and note a Google Cloud partnership.

1. Analysts Raise Price Targets on Strong Momentum

Over the past year, the average consensus price target for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has climbed from $118.38 to $133.67, reflecting growing confidence in the firm’s revenue drivers. In the most recent quarter, analysts lifted their target from $124.13 to $133.67, a 7.7% revision upward in just three months. This progression underscores Morgan Stanley’s forecast of rising fee income and net interest income, which they expect will support continued EPS growth through 2026.

2. Third-Quarter Results Exceed Expectations

In Q3, BK reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.91, topping the consensus estimate of $1.77 by 8%. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, driven by a 12% increase in asset servicing fees and a 7% gain in treasury services income. The firm’s assets under custody and administration rose by $200 billion to $45.2 trillion, while investment management assets climbed 5% to $2.3 trillion, reinforcing the strength of its core custody and asset management franchises.

3. Fourth-Quarter Outlook and Strategic Initiatives

Management reiterated guidance for 10%–12% bottom-line growth through 2025, citing an expected uptick in transaction volumes and higher interest rate margins. Wall Street consensus anticipates Q4 EPS of approximately $1.97 and revenue of $5.15 billion, representing 14% and 5.2% year-over-year increases respectively. Additionally, the recent partnership with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini Enterprise into BK’s Eliza AI platform highlights the bank’s commitment to innovation, positioning it for enhanced operational efficiency and new product offerings.

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