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Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO)

257.05

-0.83 (0.32%)

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

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Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 14 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has garnered mixed reviews from analysts, highlighting both positive and negative aspects of its performance. Several experts emphasize the bank's strong fundamentals, including stable dividends and robust growth in asset management, amid favorable conditions in the Canadian banking sector. The bank's technical health is acknowledged, with some suggesting it is a good long-term investment, especially for those with a 3-5 year outlook. However, concerns about potential credit issues, particularly in the U.S. and rising inflation, create a more cautious sentiment. Overall, while there are diversifying opportunities elsewhere, the general view reflects confidence in BMO's stability and long-term prospects, despite its current high valuation compared to peers.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

Favorable toward all Canadian banks. Solid dividend, low PE multiple. Not his favorite/ TD and RY are his favorite.

DON'T BUY

This would not be his preferred choice in the banks. He would look at Royal (RY-T) or Scotia (BNS-T).

HOLD

Expanding into China and he thinks it will be hard work for them. Chinese like banking with the Chinese. The Harris Bank in Chicago is a bit of a millstone around their neck. Pretty good dividend.

COMMENT

Had a major rise from March because it had been so oversold. 200-day moving average is at $40 so there is a huge gap between this and the stock price. Therefore anything can happen including a correction. If you are worried about losing some profits, your stoploss should be below $47-$48.

SELL

Take money out of it. It was the most under valued bank in the past and it has more than doubled this year. Move money into lifecos and technology, out of financials.

COMMENT

Caller sold a Put for $3 and could now buy the Option back at $1.50. He is very bullish on Canadian banks. He would hold on to the Puts, ride out the premium, take the full $3. Worst-case scenario you be given the stock at a much lower price than what it is.

BUY

Financials have been pulling back the last few days. Pays a fairly generous dividend of over 5.5% and recent results show that it is sustainable. Came out ahead of expectations. Not a lot of capital charges. Still have some problems in the US but overall it's a good place to have some money.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 20/08. Up 28.7%.)

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COMMENT

Potentially bank stocks look like they want to work a bit higher, maybe 15%-18%. This one might carry as high as $60. Have to be careful because over the past 30 years of trading in bank stocks this has been the biggest, fastest recovery of them and when they start to fall they can have nasty corrections.

BUY

Bonds. Views on this bank are increasingly positive as time goes on. A good one would be 5.2% due 2012. Subordinated debt.

COMMENT

Longer-term view is that banks do not have anywhere near the tail wind that they have had over the last 15 years. Thinks they will have an earnings multiple contraction over time. Currently they trade at a premium multiple to global banks, especially the US. Thinks valuations look pretty stretched.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Banks had a huge run and he is expecting a slight pullback. About $47 would be a level of support that could be a pretty safe entry point and 5%-10% would be a good stoploss from that level. Institutional players are rotating out of the banks and into insurance and fund companies, which would be an alternative place to look at this time.

COMMENT

Capital Trust II 10% bonds. The legal maturity is almost a century from now but is structured to be redeemed in 10 years. If the bank lets the bond remain outstanding they will have to pay a government bond yield +10%.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 13/09. Up 18.7%.) Still attractive but estimated return is in the high single digits rather than double digits.

COMMENT

Could see the price of this going beyond $55.

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