The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BNY): Here’s Why Gabelli Likes This Financial Stock

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BNY): Here’s Why Gabelli Likes This Financial Stock

Fri, September 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM GMT+3 4 min read

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Gabelli Investment Management Firm recently released its "Equity Income Fund" second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund highlighted a strong rebound in U.S. equities, during the second quarter of 2026, with its Class I shares gaining 6.76%, compared with a 9.70% return for the Lipper Equity Income Fund Average. The fund's performance came as the S&P 500 advanced about 15%, while value stocks gained 8% and growth stocks surged 22%, with technology leading the market with a 32% gain; however, weakness in Energy and Utilities and the fund's positioning in income-oriented securities limited its relative performance. Over the past year, the fund returned 18.44%, broadly in line with the 18.98% gain for its benchmark. The firm noted that AI investment remains a major market driver, with the five largest hyperscalers expected to spend about $1 trillion in 2027, while semiconductor industry revenue is projected to exceed $1.3 trillion in 2026, up more than 60% year over year. At the same time, inflation remains a key risk, with May CPI accelerating to 4.2%, while the market was pricing roughly 1.5 Fed rate hikes by year-end, compared with expectations for a rate cut at the start of Q2. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, with all 11 S&P 500 sectors reporting year-over-year revenue growth, median earnings growth near 16%, and full-year S&P 500 EPS expectations rising to about 25%, while the forward P/E multiple declined from 22x to roughly 20x. Looking forward, Gabelli remains constructive on markets but sees AI spending, inflation, interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and elevated valuations as key factors to monitor, while continuing to emphasize fundamental research, margin of safety, and diversified portfolios. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.

In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Gabelli's Equity Income Fund highlighted stocks like The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY). The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY) is a global financial services company that provides investment management and investment services to institutions and individuals. The one-month return of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BK) was 4.26% while its shares traded between $102.63 and $165.69 over the last 52 weeks. On September 3, 2026, The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BK) stock closed at approximately $162.04 per share, with a market capitalization of about $111.499 billion.

Gabelli's Equity Income Fund stated the following regarding The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:

"The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY) (4.7% of net assets as of June 30, 2026) (BK – $144.61 – NYSE) is a global leader in providing financial services to institutions and individuals. The Company operates in more than one hundred markets worldwide and strives to be the global provider of choice for investment management and investment services. As of March 31, 2026, the firm had $59.4 trillion in assets under custody and $2.1 trillion in assets under management. Going forward, BK is benefiting from a normalized interest rate environment, rising global incomes, and the cross-border movement of financial transactions."

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The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. As per our database, 68 hedge fund portfolios held The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY) at the end of the first quarter, which was 55 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock

In another article, we covered The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BNY) and shared the list of Goldman Sachs' top bank stocks. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2026 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors.

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