Bank of MontrealBMO
BMO
About: Bank of Montreal is a diversified financial-services provider based in North America with over CAD 1.4 trillion in assets. BMO operates four business segments: Canadian personal and commercial banking, US personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets. The bank's operations are primarily in Canada, with a material portion also in the US.
Employees: 53,597
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
212% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 103 | Existing positions closed: 33
40% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 187 | Existing positions reduced: 134
25% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 20 [Q3] → 25 (+5) [Q4]
14% more funds holding
Funds holding: 461 [Q3] → 524 (+63) [Q4]
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $29.6B [Q3] → $33.4B (+$3.84B) [Q4]
2.4% more ownership
Funds ownership: 44.76% [Q3] → 47.17% (+2.4%) [Q4]
39% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $840M | Put options by funds: $1.38B
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$163
74%
upside
Avg. target
$163
74%
upside
High target
$163
74%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
RBC Capital Darko Mihelic 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 6 met price target | 74%upside $163 | Outperform Maintained | 26 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about BMO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
BMO Announces Election of Board of Directors
TORONTO , April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. At the meeting, all director nominees listed in the bank's management proxy circular dated February 10, 2025 were elected.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
BMO vs. IBN: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either Bank of Montreal (BMO) or ICICI Bank Limited (IBN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Canadian Banks Ranking 2025 - Which Bank To Hold?
Let's rank the Big 6 Canadian banks from worst to best. Whether you already hold one of these financial giants or are considering adding a bank to your portfolio, this will help you understand key strengths, weaknesses, and long-term investment potential. Royal Bank of Canada is the best all-around performer right now.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Ignore The Stumble: Bank of Montreal Is Still A Buy
Bank of Montreal has a rich history, being Canada's oldest bank, and has paid dividends consistently for 195 years. BMO is a diversified North American bank with 60% of revenue from Canada and 40% from the U.S., spanning personal banking, capital markets, and wealth management. Despite recent market struggles and a 20% drop from its 52-week-high, BMO's dividend yield of 5.1% offers a strong incentive for long-term investors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Is Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Bank of Montreal: Fundamentally Solid, But Wait For Some Dips
Bank of Montreal started FY25 with solid results, showcasing prudent portfolio management and operational efficiency amid economic volatility. BMO's excellent portfolio diversification, high capital adequacy, and impressive liquidity position make it a resilient investment against macroeconomic challenges. Despite recent weaknesses, BMO maintains a bullish momentum, supported by strong fundamentals.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
BMO or SVNLY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Svenska Handelsbanken Ab Publ (SVNLY). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
BMO 2025 Proxy Circular, 2024 Sustainability and Climate Reporting, and Public Accountability Statements
TORONTO and CHICAGO, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BMO (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced that it has filed its 2025 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular with applicable securities regulators. BMO will release its 2024 Sustainability and Climate Reporting, including its Public Accountability Statements on Wednesday, March 12.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Bank of Montreal (BMO) Now
Bank of Montreal (BMO) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
BMO vs. IBN: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors with an interest in Banks - Foreign stocks have likely encountered both Bank of Montreal (BMO) and ICICI Bank Limited (IBN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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