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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 27, 2026, 12:00 am

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

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has garnered mixed feedback from financial experts, reflecting a complex picture of its current performance and future outlook. Reviews praise its strong dividend history, diversified geographical presence, and stable asset growth, particularly in wealth management. Despite a favorable outlook for the Canadian banking sector characterized by a tightly regulated oligopoly, concerns about loan losses, especially in the U.S. market, linger. Some analysts are cautious, suggesting that while BMO may be a solid long-term hold, current market conditions warrant a more defensive investment strategy. Additionally, there's a sentiment of cautious optimism towards the potential for growth, but also a call for diversification amid current valuations deemed as premium rather than undervalued or a bargain.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Overvalued

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DON'T BUY

Will go through some troubles in the near term. Wait for a couple of quarters first. Good long term.

BUY

Banks are paying dividends that are better than GIC's, treasury bills, etc. Also expects them to start moving back up.

DON'T BUY

Could drop further. Banks have reached their bottoms when yields are 4.5/5%. They are presently at 3.2/3.2%.

BUY

Will be under pressure in the short term. Long term the top picks are TD, Royal and CIBC.

BUY

Likes.

DON'T BUY

Can't see any further upside for banks. Expecting interest rates to start rising.

DON'T BUY

Banks growth has slowed. Aspects some downside. Money will be starting to leave defensive positions and moving into growth.

BUY

Price has dropped in sympathy with US banks that are under pressure. Banks with brokerage side also have problems. Good values now. BNS is #1 and Royal #2.

TOP PICK

The banks have good reserves. Should continue to have earnings and dividend growth.

DON'T BUY

Slow down in economy could result in loan. losses.

DON'T BUY

Lower interest rates are good, but could have higher loan losses. Probably near their high.

BUY

Loan loss provisions will be hit, but will be well absorbed.

BUY

Evaluations look good. Should do well. Will slow because interest rates are near their bottom. Watch for loan losses because of economy.

DON'T BUY

Banks will b e hurt from brokerage/wealth mngmnt side. Expect loan losses to be substantial. Near their high.

BUY

Strong balance sheet. Will be able to withstand a recession.

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