CIBC and BMO Beat Q4 2025 Earnings Forecasts, Boost Dividends as Capital Markets Rebound
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) have capped off fiscal 2025 with stronger‑than‑expected fourth‑quarter earnings, powered by a rebound in capital markets and steadily growing U.S. franchises. Both lenders raised their common share dividends while maintaining robust capital ratios, reinforcing the narrative that Canada’s big banks are exiting 2025 from a position of strength despite a soft domestic economy and trade uncertainty. BMO+3TradingView+3Reuters+3 Analysts had already been primed for a strong quarter from Canada’s “Big Six” banks, with forecasts calling for solid profit growth and higher capital markets revenues. Those expectations have now largely been