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TSE:BMO
Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO)
242.43
+0.91 (0.38%)
as of Jun 19, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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Premium contentPAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 13/22, Down 8%)
Strong Canadian bank.
Loan growth has slowed.
Continues to be a stand out amongst the banks.
Still likes the company.
Greg NewmanOwned
banks
DON'T BUY
More that the market doesn't like banks right now, rather than not liking the acquisition. If the economy slows down, what will that do to loan losses? Earnings start tomorrow, might be all right as the economy hasn't rolled over yet. Lower end of valuation range, decent dividends, but earnings growth will be challenged in the short term.
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BUY
Buy for the dividend? If you like the dividend, you own the company. He wouldn't buy it just because it's going ex-dividend, that's more a trading strategy. Canadian banks are in very good shape financially. Even the increase in reserves for loan losses is a healthy thing. Not an expensive multiple, great dividend that increases, well capitalized. Great business for a long-term hold.
banks
HOLD
Canadian banks are in a tough space right now, with slowing economy and housing. RY and TD are the gold standards of banks in Canada, and they trade at a valuation premium for that. It's always that tradeoff, valuation vs. growth & quality. He owns BMO, a nice happy medium.
Jamie Murray Owned
banks
BUY
Believes company dividend is safe and will not decrease.
None of big 5 Canadian banks have cut dividend since the 1980's.
~4% dividend yield is stable.
Recent green light on acquisition on Bank of the West very good for the company.
Good time to buy shares.
Brian MaddenOwned
banks
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 13/22, Down 14%) Liked its price-to-growth at the time, but since then a lot has changed. BMO has executed well in the past year. Trades at 8.7x, cheaper than peers. But we're probably heading into a recession, so it's not a great time to buy the banks. Likes it longer term. Wait 3-6 months to buy this.
Greg NewmanOwned
banks
BUY
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks So, back to BMO stock. It trades at a measly 6.31x PE and pays a hefty 4.55% dividend yield. BMO recently bought the Bank of West for US$16.3 billion as one of the biggest deals for a Canadian bank, but it will result in a bigger footprint south of the border. BMO projects the deal will add 1.8 million customers when it closes at the end of this year. Short-term, BMO took a Q3 hit of C$983 million to pay for this deal, but long-term the addition should pay off. Read Steady Eddys: 3 Stable Stocks for our full analysis.
banks
TOP PICK
One of favorite stocks (#1 Canadian banking pick).
Recently increased dividend with ~4% yield.
Commercial customers holding up well in recession.
Company in strong position and benefited from pandemic.
Asset based lending lending (esp in automobile) will remain strong.
Least exposure to Canadian mortgages.
Brianne GardnerOwned
banks
Premium contentTOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Recently reported earnings beat expectations by 31% as revenue increased 20%. Margins are expanding supporting a ROE of 21%. Trading at 6x earnings it all adds up to good value here. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 35% of cashflow. We recommend placing a stop loss at $105, looking to achieve $151 -- upside over 19%. Yield 4.5% (Analysts’ price target is $150.40)
banks
HOLD
Ponzi scheme. They'll get over it. When you make acquisitions, one of the risks is a skeleton in the closet. As a result, due diligence will be enhanced for Bank of the West deal. Not a systemic issue. Likes the bank's US and Canadian positioning.
Brian MaddenOwned
banks
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Our PAST TOP PICK with BMO has triggered its stop at $125. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.