BNY Mellon Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
BNY Mellon's Q4 2020 earnings revealed a mixed performance. While the company demonstrated resilience and supported clients amid market volatility, revenue declined due to lower interest rates and notable items. However, investments in technology and operations proved beneficial.
Net income applicable to common shareholders was $702 million, or $0.79 per share, which includes a negative impact of $0.18 per share from notable items.
Total revenue decreased by 20%, but excluding notable items, the decrease was 2%.
Assets under custody and/or administration (AUC/A) increased by 11% to $41.1 trillion, and assets under management (AUM) increased by 15% to $2.2 trillion.
The company's business and operational resilience, enhanced by technology and digital capabilities, enabled it to support clients, employees, and the financial system through immense stress and volatility.
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Forward Guidance
While the full-year impact of low interest rates will be a significant headwind in 2021, BNY Mellon ended the year with momentum in its core franchise. The company feels good about its business model and the power of the open architecture platforms and solutions it provides to help its clients grow their businesses.
Positive Outlook
- Capital generation
- Revenue growth
- Good cost control
- Driving growth
- Creating value for clients
Challenges Ahead
- Full-year impact of low interest rates will be a significant headwind in 2021
- Lower interest rates
- Money market fee waivers
- Credit provisions
- Impact of hedging activities
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income