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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

Prefers National and Royal. Lot of exposure to US loans (30%). Lighten your load.

COMMENT

Thinks they will hold their dividend for the next year, but it is the most susceptible of the Canadian banks if the credit crisis continues.

TOP PICK

Bank of Montreal Capital Trust 10.221% maturing Dec 31/18. 10-year hybrid security.

BUY

Good yield and good recovery coming on. 7.8% yield. Prefers Toronto Dominion (TD-T), Royal (RY-T) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) but this is fine. (See Top Picks.)

BUY

Canadian banks have rebounded nicely over the last month or so. 8% is a very attractive yield.

DON'T BUY

Canadian banks have held up way better than the global banking system. The median yield in the banking sector is about 7%, which is normally very attractive but never by a company where the yield is high but profitability is falling quickly. The banks profit declines are very strong.

BUY

BMO 10.221% Dec 31/07 Call 2018 vs. TG 7.243% Dec 31/09 Call 2018? Would prefer the TD as they have fewer skeletons, but wouldn’t have a problem with either.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 2/08. Down 24%.) Buying again. If you own and it breaks below $30, Sell. Potential at $42.

BUY

Canadian banks are rich and are going to stay alive. Will they cut the dividends? This bank is most likely to lead the way if they do. Yield of 8.45%. This one is fine and will probably merge with another bank someday.

DON'T BUY

He doesn't own any banks. General Electric (GE-N) up to 2 weeks ago said they were not going to cut any dividends but have cut it because they had to. Banks could be in the same situation. There are better and safer places with higher yields.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 1/08. Down 49.1%.) Financials have had a difficult time and have not gotten any better.

TOP PICK

Market is absolutely convinced that as Canadian banks report this week numbers are going to be a disaster. What if it's not as bad as everyone expects? Tier 1 capital ratio is now pushing 10% for this bank. Trading at the same PE multiple that it did in 1982. 11% yield, which he has on a DRIP plan.

WAIT

Has very little in financials. This bank owns US Bank Harris but this is not a part of the US financials that got over leveraged. The banks are not very expensive and have great yields on them. If the dividends are not cut, he is very close to putting some money into them. Wait for things to turn up a bit.

DON'T BUY

Canadian banks tend to be stronger than their global peers but this is one of the weaker banks. Capital position is reasonable but he has a few concerns on their US “special investment vehicles” exposure. Thinks a dividend cut is small, but not impossible.

SELL

Not a lot of clarity in the banking section. Not a lot of bright lights. Moving averages are starting to turn down. Relative strength has fallen below the midpoint line, which suggests it is getting weaker.

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