Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) Buy, Sell or Hold

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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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DON'T BUY

Only owns National Bank of Canada (NA-T) because it is the lowest risk. When things start picking up he would consider others. Banks have had a good run and are probably vulnerable to a selloff. He may start to look at them then.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 27/09. Up 21.36%.) Capital Trust II bond.

COMMENT

Showing some of the better operating metrics in the industry. Have been raising preferred equity, $275 million last quarter and $400 million this quarter. Have instituted a dividend reinvestment program, 2% bonus if you enter and have had 27% take advantage of this. Banks have become fully valued in the short-term and could pull back.

PARTIAL SELL

Stock has rallied tremendously. He would take some profits but would keep a little bit in the case of a rebound. Has one of the best risk rated tangible common equity ratios.

DON'T BUY

Doesn't like this bank. Continually have issues on loan losses. Also has never been able to make anything of their US Harris institution. Dividend should be relatively safe.

DON'T BUY

New preferred shares are yielding approximately 10%. Not sure if there will be much capital appreciation on the preferreds. He would prefer common shares.

SELL

Probably his 5th choice in Canadian banks. Doesn't see tremendous growth prospects. US Harris Bank franchise has not been fabulous for them for the last couple of years, nor will it be in the immediate future. Have bucked up their tier 1 capital, which will give them staying power to retain their dividend.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 13/2009. Up 18%.) 10.221% maturing Dec 31/18. Considers this a Hold.

BUY

Shorting $42 Oct/09 Call? As long as you are Long the stock, this is a reasonable investment.

BUY

Any of the big 5 Canadian banks are great long-term investments. There could be a pullback of 15% to 20% from the current price, but he likes it.

COMMENT

Would be most cautious with this given their US exposure. Continue to have significant exposure to structured investment vehicles. Exposure to commercial real estate in the US. Would be cautious on Canadian banks in general. If you own banks, consider taking some money off the table.

COMMENT

As a group, Canadian banks trade together. He prefers Royal (RY-T) and Scotia (BNS-T).

COMMENT

Broke through its resistance about a month ago. Start accumulating at around the $37-$39 level with a stoploss of $34. Yield of about 6.5%. Would start taking profits at $48.

BUY

(Market Call Minute) grouped in with Canadian banks - not favourite.

DON'T BUY

Wouldn’t rule out a dividend cut.

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