Bank of Montreal Stock: CIBC Sticks to Buy, Barclays Lifts Target as Seeking Alpha Downgrades BMO
Bank of Montreal posted adjusted Q4 profit of C$2.51 billion, or C$3.28 per share, beating expectations and nearly doubling capital markets earnings. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to $1.67 and shares are up over 27% in 2025. Analysts remain split, with CIBC reiterating Buy and Seeking Alpha’s Wolf Report downgrading to Hold, citing valuation concerns.