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Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO)

239.73

+2.56 (1.08%)

as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has been reviewed positively by several experts, highlighting its stability and strong performance within the Canadian banking sector. While many respect its sound credit portfolio and consistent dividends, some experts note potential headwinds like inflation and a fragile economic landscape that might affect future growth. The bank maintains a favorable position but is seen as trading at a premium, suggesting caution for new investments. Overall, the consensus indicates that while BMO remains a solid choice for stability and dividend growth, there are indications of the stock being at a high valuation level. Diversifying into more defensive sectors may be advisable given the current market conditions.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Overvalued

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SELL

It has not raised its dividend while all the other major banks have. It is because of their acquisition in the US. It is unlikely it will get raised in the near future. Probably not the bank you want to be in for the next 12-18 months. He sold and bought BNS.

TOP PICK

He is at 20% in banks. BMO has about the highest yield and is the only one that has not increased the dividend yet. Made a good acquisition in the states and did not have to raise capital to do that.

HOLD

It has lagged the group. Made an acquisition that she thinks will work out for them. One of the highest yielding bank stocks. Keep on holding it.

HOLD

Earnings came out recently. Gains were largely attributable to a reduced loss ratio on Marshall and Ilsley. Some of the other basic businesses were not so hot. It will be interesting to see how the other banks perform. (His most recent purchases have been Toronto Dominion (TD-T) and Royal Bank (RY-T)).

BUY

Not a core stock. The results were right in line today. They have a big foot print now in the US. They have been there for 30 years and know the market down there. When the thing in the stats fixes itself in the next few years it will be good for them.

TOP PICK

Highest dividend yield of all the banks. Good chance they may give some thought to increasing dividends. Made a fairly significant acquisition in the US Midwest, which will be a very good platform for growth through 2012-2014. Expect there earnings will be slightly better than other Canadian banks. Trades below 10X earnings.

DON'T BUY

Not huge fans of Canadian bank stocks at this time. On a valuation basis and earnings growth over the next year or 2, they are expensive. Especially compared to some US regional banks.(See Top Picks.)

BUY

Not his favourite bank. He prefers Toronto Dominion (TD-T) and National (NA-T). This would probably be is 3rd choice. Very hard to go too far wrong on Canadian banks. If you are going to buy Canadian banks, you are probably best to buy a couple of them.

DON'T BUY

Not worried about this one or any of the Canadian banks but feels that bank valuations are going to have a hard time rising from here. Earnings growth is slowing down. Banks can't expand at the rate they did a couple of years ago.

HOLD

Has been the laggard at raising their dividend. Thinks it will increase in 2012. It is almost a utility.

BUY

Why is this bank so unfavourable to its peers? This bank had a number of catastrophes with people making ill-advised speculations, digitally on natural gas. Since then, they have done a great job but the stock has behaved quite badly. People have found the latest quarter wanting and feels they have taken the stock down way too much.

DON'T BUY

Why would you buy a GIC with a low interest rate, when you can get this one at 5%? 2 different things. GIC's are guaranteed by the government. This one is an equity and you own a small piece of the company. The equity can go up and down and you might get a downturn in the equity of 15%. Not a fan of the banking business today.

COMMENT

Recently disappointed in earnings. Always finds their strategy a little bit muddled and didn’t like what was going on in Harrison in the US. Stock dropped so the dividend is now over 4%.

DON'T BUY

Over the last month, all banks have been hit pretty hard. Have a big presence in Chicago area and are expanding it with a recent acquisition. There has always been a question of when shareholders are going to see real benefits from return on capital. Doesn't feel its valuation is compelling. (See Top Picks.)

COMMENT

Cdn banks have been solid during the rough sea of global banking. Overall he is expecting a 5%-6% growth with a slow and steady dividend growth. Good place for a long-term conservative investor but don't expect a lot of upside in the short term. This bank is reasonably valued here.

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