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BMO Lands Buy Rating Ahead of Earnings But Targets Raise Questions

BMO Lands Buy Rating Ahead of Earnings But Targets Raise Questions

Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a Buy rating on Bank of Montreal ahead of its May 27 earnings report. BMO shares closed May 21 at C$220.06, near a 52-week high and up 23.5% year-to-date. The bank recently agreed to sell C$14.5 billion in loan and lease assets to Stonepeak, expecting a CET1 ratio boost but a C$900 million after-tax charge. Analyst consensus remains mixed, with most holding or selling.
Bank of Montreal Stock: Analysts Stick With “Hold” as Shares Swing—What Investors Are Watching Next

Bank of Montreal Stock: Analysts Stick With “Hold” as Shares Swing—What Investors Are Watching Next

BMO’s U.S.-listed shares dropped 3.3% on December 24 amid low trading volume, while analysts maintained a consensus “Hold” rating and raised average price targets to $163 (U.S.) and C$182.75 (Canada). The bank beat earnings estimates and increased its quarterly dividend to $1.67 per share. Market sentiment remains cautious due to concerns over rates and credit quality.
26 December 2025
Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

Bank of Montreal Q4 2025 Earnings: Dividend Hike, Profit Surge and What It Means for BMO Stock in 2026

Bank of Montreal reported fourth-quarter adjusted net income of C$2.51 billion, up 63% from a year earlier, as credit losses fell and capital markets rebounded. The board raised the quarterly dividend to C$1.67 per share. Full-year reported net income rose 19% to C$8.73 billion. The bank’s CET1 capital ratio stood at 13.3% after share buybacks and dividend increases.
BMO Stock Price Today (TSX:BMO, NYSE:BMO): Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Forecast

BMO Stock Price Today (TSX:BMO, NYSE:BMO): Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Forecast

Bank of Montreal shares fell about 1.6% to C$174.22 on the TSX by midday December 4, despite posting stronger-than-expected Q4 results and raising its dividend. Adjusted net income for the quarter rose 63% to C$2.514 billion, with adjusted EPS up 73% to C$3.28. The stock remains near its 52-week high after returning nearly 30% over the past year. Market cap stands at roughly C$126 billion.
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and What It Means for 2026

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and What It Means for 2026

Bank of Montreal reported fiscal 2025 net income of C$8.73 billion, up 19% year-over-year, and raised its dividend. Shares traded near multi-year highs, closing at C$177.02 on the TSX and $126.76 USD on the NYSE. Adjusted Q4 net income rose 63% to C$2.51 billion, with credit losses down sharply. The stock’s year-to-date gain outpaced the S&P 500.
Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

S&P/TSX Composite futures rose 0.12% early Thursday after major banks reported higher quarterly profits and oil prices firmed. The index closed up 0.4% at 31,160.54 on Wednesday. Canadian PMIs fell further into contraction, and the U.S. signaled it may review or withdraw from the USMCA trade deal in 2026.
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal closed near US$126 on the NYSE with a market cap close to US$90 billion and a 3.7% dividend yield. The bank announced a new partnership with Walmart Canada and launched payment APIs for North American businesses. Shares have returned over 30% in the past year. Investors await the Q4 2025 earnings report this week.
Bank of Montreal’s Bold Moves Spark Bullish Frenzy – Is BMO Stock Ready to Soar?

Bank of Montreal’s Bold Moves Spark Bullish Frenzy – Is BMO Stock Ready to Soar?

BMO agreed to sell 138 U.S. branches with $5.7 billion in deposits to First Citizens and will open about 150 new branches, mainly in California, over five years. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to C$1.63 and cut prime rates in Canada and the U.S. to 4.45% and 7.00%. Nearly 2.9 million BMO shares traded Oct. 30, a 341% spike. CIBC upgraded BMO to “Strong Buy”; average 12-month target stands at $163 USD.
31 October 2025

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  • US, Iran Agree to Pause Escalation; S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rise
    June 28, 2026, 11:35 PM EDT. US stock futures rose on reports that the US and Iran agreed to pause further military strikes and will meet in Qatar to renegotiate terms, easing weekend tensions. The S&P 500 futures gained 0.45%, Dow futures rose 0.22%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.43%. Last week, mixed results saw the Dow rise 0.62% while S&P and Nasdaq fell 1.95% and 4.48%, respectively. Rising oil prices reflect concerns over Middle East stability. Key upcoming US economic data include June's non-farm payrolls and the ISM Manufacturing PMI, both closely watched indicators of economic health. ETFs tracking benchmark indexes such as SPY, QQQ, and DIA traded higher, while long-term bond ETF TLT edged lower amid bullish sentiment.

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