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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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COMMENT

Has had more difficulty than the CIBC (CM-T) through this whole crisis. Current high dividend is probably sustainable but probably will not be increased in the next little while. Has some very good solid businesses but will suffer if the US continues to have problems.

COMMENT

Had higher credit provisions with its Harris Bank exposure in the US. As much as he likes Canadian banks, he doesn't think they are going to go anywhere in the near or medium term. He likes a couple of other banks better than this one.

DON'T BUY

7-year bonds are at 8.6%. Even if you are getting this percent and you think you did well, once there is a recovery chances are they will be called. He would rather look at something that gives infinite rates of return which is basically the common stock.

SELL

Doesn't particularly like this bank. They have not looked at risk management properly. His choice would be Toronto Dominion (TD-T), Royal (RY-T) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) in that order.

DON'T BUY

Not his favourite bank. Would be more inclined to look at Toronto Dominion (TD-T), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) or the Royal RY-T).

BUY

Dividend yield is at an extremely attractive level now. Most people are saying banks will be able to keep their dividend levels right now. Canadian banks should be a good place to be.

BUY

Likes all the Canadian banks. Bank of Montreal (BMO-T), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD-T) and Royal Bank (RY-T) are all on a great playing field and will be able to acquire some good assets.

HOLD

Not one of her favorites, but it’s Canadian. Not the diversification of BNS or US expansion that TD has.

DON'T BUY

Over 7% yield last week. Potentially this can grow at twice the rate of a bond. This would not be his first choice for a bank, but banks are very attractively priced and will be laughing in a couple of years.

BUY

Dividends are 7.4%, which is very interesting. Last time he saw this there was a rally in financials. Believes all the Canadian banks are sound. $38 is a good support level. Third bounce off the support level. If it breaks support to $36, then get out.

BUY

If you are looking for a trade, but long term no.

DON'T BUY

Doesn’t think it is a very well run bank. Haven’t been able to grow as fast as the rest of the industry.

BUY

(and Banks in general) Don’t have everything in the banks. The only part of the TSX that have been up in the last quarter is the financials. The dividends are safe and there is a long history of dividend increases. Banks should be no more than 20 or 30% of porfolio. Focus on dividend-paying stocks.

TOP PICK

6.25% dividend. Feels that there will be a federal election and if the conservatives get a majority there could be bank mergers.

HOLD

You don't have to worry about survivability of the banks. However, the issue is the profitability. Banks have been able to use excess leverage to push off their balance sheets but that is getting harder to do because buyers will not buy stuff that is not guaranteed. Doesn't think the dividend will be cut, but people will be worried about this.

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