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

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Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO)

252.12

+1.35 (0.54%)

as of Jul 27, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 15 opinions in the last 12 months.

The reviews on Bank of Montreal (BMO) present a mix of optimism and caution. Experts highlight that BMO is benefiting from improving fundamentals, stable dividends, and a well-regulated Canadian banking sector. Several analysts commend the bank's diversified business lines and suggest it is technically sound, with good earnings and asset growth in wealth management. However, concerns about rising inflation, loan loss provisions, and premium valuations create hesitance, urging investors to exercise caution and consider diversifying into other financial sectors. While some experts advocate for holding or adding to positions, others recommend profit-taking and shifting into more defensive stocks given the current economic fragility.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

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PARTIAL BUY

Stock probably doesn't have a whole lot further to fall from this point. Feels that the yield of 9.3% will be maintained. If you are buying for a long-term you could start establishing positions.

DON'T BUY

Doesn't like any financials. You don't know what these banks have on their books that could be tied to one of the US banks.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Would buy it but would write a call option against it.

DON'T BUY

He is not putting any fresh money into financials right now. Down the road it will probably be okay.

TOP PICK

Capital Trust II, Dec/17 @ 10.22%. Have rallied since issue but the yield is still pretty good at about 8%-9%.

COMMENT

This would be his 5th favourite of the five major banks. About a 10% higher payout ratio than the other banks.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 1/08. Down 39.8%.) Have been buying this recently. Close to 9% yield and is probably safe for the near future.

BUY

Just acquired American International Group’s (AIG-N) Canadian life insurance business. Small acquisition for them and should not impact their tier one capital that much. A lot of major banks are also tied into Nortel (NT-T) meaning further write-downs will have to be made. Almost 9% yield.

COMMENT

Just acquired American International Group’s (AIG-N) Canadian life insurance business for about $375 million (US). Not a steal, but reasonable. Fantastic acquisition for them as it allows them to get into the asset management arm.

COMMENT

Bonds vs. common stocks? You have less money at risk owning the bonds but you give up returns. While you can own a 6%-7% return, if you don't think the equity market is going to recover that you are better off in the bonds.

TOP PICK

Has the best yield of the banks. Could see another 25%-30% from here.

TOP PICK

Likes Canadian banks. This one has been more heavily impacted. Bank with a 10% capital and a 8.5%-9% yield and trading at 8X earnings, is a fairly attractive place to put your money.

BUY

Good time to buy if you are going to hold on a very, very long-term basis. Very nice secure dividend.

COMMENT

This would be his least favourite Canadian bank. It is cheap and they have fixed the capital side to be more than 10%. Yield is incredibly attractive but growth will be limited. (See Top Picks.)

TOP PICK

10% yield so you are paid to wait. Just issued more equity that allows them to have Tier 1 capital of better than 10.4%. This puts them up in the top 2 banks in Canada in terms of balance sheet quality. Good price.

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