Bank of Montreal provides diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company's personal banking products and services include checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, and financial and investment advice services; and commercial banking products and services comprise business deposit accounts, commercial credit cards, business loans and commercial mortgages, cash management solutions, foreign exchange, specialized banking programs, treasury and payment solutions, and risk management products for small business and commercial banking customers. It also offers investment and wealth advisory services; digital investing services; financial services and solutions; and investment management, and trust and custody services to institutional, retail, and high net worth investors. In addition, the company provides life insurance, accident and sickness insurance, and annuity products; creditor and travel insurance to bank customers; and reinsurance solutions. Further, it offers client's debt and equity capital-raising services, as well as loan origination and syndication, balance sheet management, and treasury management; strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and recapitalizations, as well as valuation and fairness opinions; and trade finance, risk mitigation, and other operating services. Additionally, the company provides research and access to markets for institutional, corporate, and retail clients; trading solutions that include debt, foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, equity, securitization and commodities; new product development and origination services, as well as risk management advice and services to hedge against fluctuations; and funding and liquidity management services to its clients. It operates through approximately 1,400 bank branches and 4,800 automated banking machines in Canada and the United States. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 3/20/2026 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Barclays | |
| 2/13/2026 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | Raymond James | |
| 1/28/2026 | Hold → Buy | TD Securities | |
| 11/25/2025 | Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 10/3/2025 | Outperform → Sector Perform | RBC Capital Mkts | |
| 9/5/2025 | Neutral → Sector Outperform | CIBC | |
| 6/9/2025 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Barclays | |
| 5/15/2025 | Sector Perform | Scotiabank | |
| 4/4/2025 | Sector Outperform → Neutral | CIBC | |
| 1/8/2025 | Sector Perform → Outperform | RBC Capital Mkts |
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TORONTO, March 23, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc., as manager of the BMO ETFs, and BMO Investments Inc., as manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the March 2026 cash and reinvested distributions for unitholders of BMO ETFs and unitholders of exchange-traded series of units of the BMO Mutual Funds (collectively, the "ETF Series")1 that distribute monthly and quarterly, as set out in the table below. Unitholders of record of the BMO ETFs and the ETF Series at the close of business on March 30, 2026, will receive cash distributions payable on April 2, 2026. The ex-dividend date and record date for all BMO ETFs and ETF Series is March 30, 2026.Details of the per unit cash dist
Population growth, infrastructure investment and sector diversification continue to support activityBusinesses emphasize efficiency, balance‑sheet strength and disciplined capital deploymentData centers, logistics, manufacturing and targeted industries remain key tailwinds ATLANTA and MIAMI, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today released its BMO Business Outlook for the Southeast, showing companies across Florida and Georgia navigating a slower but still constructive growth environment as economic conditions normalize and planning visibility improves. Across the Southeast, population inflows, infrastructure investment and economic diversification remain important structural advantages. At
AI‑driven capital investment remains a powerful growth engine, particularly in Northern California and parts of the Pacific Northwest, though job gains lag Businesses emphasize liquidity, margin protection and selective investment amid affordability and labor‑market constraints Execution and discipline—not broad expansion—define strategy as conditions improve unevenly across the stateLOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO and SEATTLE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today released its BMO Business Outlook for California and the Pacific Northwest, showing companies across the region moving from caution to selective execution as planning visibility improves, even as economic conditions remain highly
Technology and AI investment remain important growth drivers, though hiring and expansion have moderated across the SouthwestBusinesses emphasize execution, efficiency and balance‑sheet strength as conditions normalizeSelective capital deployment replaces rapid post‑pandemic expansion across Southwest markets DALLAS and DENVER and PHOENIX and SALT LAKE CITY, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today released its BMO Business Outlook for the Southwest, showing companies across Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Utah shifting from rapid post‑pandemic expansion to a more measured, execution‑focused phase as growth normalizes and planning visibility improves. Across the Southwest, business leaders are
AI and automation shift from pilots to practical deployment as firms seek to extend capacity in a tight labor environmentMidwest businesses prioritize modernization capex, cash flow and margin resilience over expansion for expansion's sakeManufacturing strength and AI-linked infrastructure demand support selective investment and targeted M&ACHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, MINNEAPOLIS and INDIANAPOLIS, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today released its BMO Business Outlook for the Midwest, showing companies across Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana moving from cautious positioning to deliberate execution as planning visibility improves in the current environment. Across the region, business lea
TORONTO, March 17, 2026 /CNW/ - Piyush Agrawal, Chief Risk Officer, BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO), will participate in the National Bank Financial Services Conference in Montreal on March 24, 2026 at 10:30AM ET. Mr. Agrawal's presentation will be broadcast live via webcast at https://www.bmo.com/main/about-bmo/investor-relations/presentations-events. An archived version of the webcast will be available at the same location.About BMO Financial GroupBMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of January 31, 2026. Serving clients for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing
TORONTO, March 16, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO today announced the offering of a Euro 500 million Green Bond. The bond proceeds will be used to finance or refinance renewable energy, sustainable food and agriculture, and green building projects, as outlined in BMO's Sustainable Bond Framework (the "Framework"). "The bond proceeds support our clients as they undertake green initiatives, including across critical areas such as food and agriculture and renewable energy," said John Uhren, Global Head Sustainable Finance, BMO. "This green bond is part of a multi‑year issuance program that supports environmental outcomes while meeting investor demand." BMO Sustainable Bond Framework The Green Bond is issued
TORONTO, March 16, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) will host an all-bank Investor Day in Toronto on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The event will feature presentations from Darryl White, Chief Executive Officer, and members of BMO's senior executive leadership team. Registration details, agenda and speaker information can be found at https://www.bmo.com/main/about-bmo/investor-relations/presentations-events. The live webcast and presentation slides will be posted on the day of the event.About BMO Financial GroupBMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of January 31, 2026. Serving customers for 200 years
Total of $100,000 in grants will be awarded to ten Canadian women-owned businesses that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG).Applications open April 2, 2026, and close April 23, 2026. TORONTO, March 16, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte Canada, today announced the launch of the 2026 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, an annual program dedicated to supporting real financial progress for women-owned businesses. BMO is pledging a total of $100,000 for ten Canadian women-owned businesses that can demonstrate measurable, community‑building impact while advancing at least two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Each grant recipient
TORONTO and CHICAGO, March 11, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced that it has filed its 2026 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular with applicable securities regulators. Also today, BMO has released its 2025 Sustainability and Climate Report, including its Public Accountability Statements. Proxy CircularBMO's Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The Management Proxy Circular contains key information for shareholders on the meeting, including how to participate and a description of the items on which shareholders may vote.The circular and annual report can be found online: on the BMO An
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Barclays downgraded Bank of Montreal from Equal Weight to Underweight
Raymond James upgraded Bank of Montreal from Mkt Perform to Outperform
TD Securities upgraded Bank of Montreal from Hold to Buy
Raymond James initiated coverage of Bank of Montreal with a rating of Mkt Perform
RBC Capital Mkts downgraded Bank of Montreal from Outperform to Sector Perform
CIBC upgraded Bank of Montreal from Neutral to Sector Outperform
Barclays downgraded Bank of Montreal from Overweight to Equal Weight
Scotiabank resumed coverage of Bank of Montreal with a rating of Sector Perform
CIBC downgraded Bank of Montreal from Sector Outperform to Neutral
RBC Capital Mkts upgraded Bank of Montreal from Sector Perform to Outperform
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TORONTO, March 23, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc., as manager of the BMO ETFs, and BMO Investments Inc., as manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the March 2026 cash and reinvested distributions for unitholders of BMO ETFs and unitholders of exchange-traded series of units of the BMO Mutual Funds (collectively, the "ETF Series")1 that distribute monthly and quarterly, as set out in the table below. Unitholders of record of the BMO ETFs and the ETF Series at the close of business on March 30, 2026, will receive cash distributions payable on April 2, 2026. The ex-dividend date and record date for all BMO ETFs and ETF Series is March 30, 2026.Details of the per unit cash dist
BMO's First Quarter 2026 Report to Shareholders, including the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended January 31, 2026, are available online at www.bmo.com/investorrelations, on the Canadian Securities Administrators' website at www.sedarplus.ca, and on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.Financial Results HighlightsFirst Quarter 2026 compared with First Quarter 2025:Reported net income1 of $2,489 million, an increase of 16% from $2,138 million; adjusted net income1 of $2,551 million, an increase of 11% from $2,289 millionReported earnings per share (EPS)2 of $3.39, an increase of 20% from $2.83; adjusted
TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc., as manager of the BMO ETFs, and BMO Investments Inc., as manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the February 2026 cash distributions for unitholders of BMO ETFs and unitholders of exchange-traded series of units of the BMO Mutual Funds (collectively, the "ETF Series")1 that distribute monthly, as well as a special distribution as set out in the tables below. Unitholders of record of the BMO ETFs and the ETF Series of the BMO Mutual Funds at the close of business on February 26, 2026, will receive cash distributions payable on March 3, 2026. The ex-dividend date and record date for all BMO ETFs and ETF Series of BMO Mutual Fu
Designed for investors seeking regular, monthly cash flow Monthly payouts calibrated to a target annualized distribution rate, ranging from 6% to 15%, depending on underlying ETF TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc. ("BMOAM Inc."), the manager of the BMO ETFs, today announced the launch of target cash flow units (collectively, the "Target Cash Flow Units") to complement its suite of covered call strategies, as well as the BMO All-Equity ETF (collectively, the "BMO ETFs"), which are listed in the table below. "Our new Target Cash Flow Units build on the strong demand we continue to see for covered call solutions and our asset allocation ETFs," said Sara Petrcich, Head of E
TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Exchange Traded Funds (BMO ETFs) and BMO Mutual Funds have earned 27 Fundata FundGrade A+® Awards, recognizing consistent, risk-adjusted performance across multiple categories. Announced at the February 5, 2026 awards gala in Toronto, the honours span 19 BMO ETFs and 8 BMO Mutual Funds – reinforcing BMO's position as one of Canada's leading investment managers. The FundGrade A+® Awards are presented annually to investment funds and managers that demonstrate outstanding performance over time, drawing on up to ten years of risk‑adjusted return history to identify the industry's top performers. "These awards showcase the strength of our investment teams and re
BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF provides exposure to equity securities of large-, mid-, and small-capitalization issuers in CanadaBMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF offers exposure to equity securities of mid- and small-capitalization issuers in developed-market countries other than Canada and the U.S.BMO MSCI USA Equal Weight Index ETF gives investors equal weight exposure to equity securities of issuers listed in the U.S.TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc. ("BMOAM Inc."), the manager of the BMO ETFs, today announced the launch of BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX:ZDIV), BMO MSCI EAFE Small-Mid Cap Index ETF (TSX:ZESM), and BMO M
TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group will announce its first quarter 2026 financial results and hold its investor community conference call on February 25th, 2026. Financial results will be issued in a news release at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET. Investor Community Conference Call Time: 8:00 a.m. ETThe conference call will be available in a listen-only mode:via telephone at 1-888-440-4121 or 647-557-5533 (Toronto area),Passcode: 89709#via the Internet at https://www.bmo.com/home/about/banking/investor-relations/financial-information/quarterly-resultsPresentation material referenced during the conference call will be available at https://www.bmo.com/home/about/bankin
TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2026 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc., as manager of the BMO ETFs, and BMO Investments Inc., as manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the January 2026 cash distribution for unitholders of BMO ETFs and unitholders of exchange-traded series of units of the BMO Mutual Funds (collectively, the "ETF Series")1 that distribute monthly, as set out in the table below. Unitholders of record of the BMO ETFs and the ETF Series of the BMO Mutual Funds at the close of business on January 29, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable on February 03, 2026. The ex-dividend date and record date for all BMO ETFs and ETF Series units of BMO Mutual Funds is January 29, 2026. Det
TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc., as manager of the BMO ETFs, and BMO Investments Inc., as manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the 2025 annual reinvested distributions for unitholders of BMO ETFs and unitholders of ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds (ETF Series)1 that distribute monthly, quarterly and annually, as set out in the tables below. These annual reinvested distributions generally represent realized capital gains and special income within the BMO ETFs and ETF Series, and are paid to unitholders, as required, to ensure that the BMO ETFs and ETF Series are not liable for ordinary income tax. Unitholders of record of the BMO ETFs and ETF Seri
TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc., as manager of the BMO ETFs, and BMO Investments Inc., as manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the December 2025 cash distributions for unitholders of BMO ETFs and unitholders of ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds (ETF Series)1 that distribute monthly, quarterly and annually, as set out in the tables below. Unitholders of record of the BMO ETFs and ETF Series at the close of business on December 30, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on January 5, 2026. The ex-dividend date and record date for all BMO ETFs and ETF Series of BMO Mutual Funds is December 30, 2025. Details of the per unit cash distribution amo
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TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced the appointment of Tammy Brown to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Tammy to the Board of Directors," said George Cope, Chair of the Board. "Tammy's deep expertise in audit, accounting, finance and governance, combined with her commitment to community adds to the strength of our board." Ms. Brown previously served as Deputy Chair of KPMG Canada's Board of Directors and was a Partner and National Industry Leader for Industrial Markets at KPMG in Canada. She was also the P
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2025 /CNW/ - BMO today announced the appointment of five new distinguished leaders to its Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC), reinforcing the bank's commitment to reconciliation, inclusion, and economic empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. The new members bring a wealth of experience, insight, and leadership to the IAC, which plays a vital role in shaping BMO's strategies and services to reflect and serve Indigenous customers, colleagues, and communities. Denise Baxter, Vice Provost Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University, has spent over three decades advancing Indigenous education. A member of Marten Falls First Nation, Denise has worked across publ
TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tayfun Tuzun and the appointment of Rahul Nalgirkar to the role. Mr. Tuzun joined BMO in 2020 and has led the bank's enterprise and group-level finance teams, alongside treasury, corporate development, strategy, accounting, taxation, investor relations and financial performance management functions. "Tayfun joined BMO during one of the most dynamic periods in our history, working with our leadership team to serve our clients, digitize and streamline operations, and acquire and integrate Bank of the West," said Darryl White, Chief Executive Officer, BMO Fina
BMO appoints new Head of Indigenous Banking UnitTORONTO, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - BMO today released ᐑᒋᐦᐃᑐᐏᐣ wîcihitowin (pronounced: wee-chih-hito-win), its 5th annual Indigenous Partnerships and Progress Report and announced the creation of a new Office of Reconciliation, and the appointment of a new Head of its Indigenous Banking Unit. BMO's work with Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada continues to be anchored in its Enterprise Indigenous Strategy, which consists of three foundational pillars: Education, Employment, and Economic Empowerment. "BMO chose to publish wîcihitowin in June this year to honour Indigenous History Month in Canada – a time to celebrate the heritage, cultures
TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Diane Cooper and Brian McManus to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Diane and Brian to the Board of Directors," said George Cope, Chair of the Board. "They each bring significant skills and experience and will be a valuable addition to our board." Ms. Cooper was formerly President and CEO of GE Capital's Commercial Distribution business and an officer of GE Company. She also led the GE Capital Equipment Finance and Franchise Finance businesses and previously held senior ro
TORONTO and CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today announced the appointment of Kristin Milchanowski as its new Chief Artificial Intelligence and Data Officer, effective October 15, 2024. Kristin will drive BMO's Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, analytics, and robotics strategies and supporting technologies, championing a transformative AI roadmap that optimizes and enhances business value. Additionally, she will focus on data management and data governance across the organization, deepening the bank's robust and established culture of innovation and accountability. "Kristin brings extensive knowledge and expertise in transforming businesses by leveraging the full potential of th
LAFC Unveils New 2024 Primary JerseyLOS ANGELES, TORONTO, and CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and BMO today announced an expansion of their multi-year partnership, unveiling BMO as the Club's "Official Jersey Sponsor" on the 2024 primary and secondary jersey. BMO will continue to support fans of LAFC and the community as the Official Bank of LAFC, and BMO Stadium will continue to be the home of LAFC in the heart of Los Angeles. VIEW THE NEW JERSEY HERE: LAFC KIT LAUNCH PHOTOS (Credit: LAFC) Authentic and replica 2024 primary jerseys will
Following a surge in excess savings during the pandemic, Canadians are no longer putting as much money away - with savings levels now returning to pre-pandemic levels 63 per cent say current economic conditions are negatively affecting their ability to save for retirementTORONTO, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - BMO's annual retirement survey reveals Millennials (ages 28 to 44) believe they will need about $2.1M to retire, the highest among all adult generations. The survey also revealed that, for a second consecutive year, Canadians overall believe they need about $1.7 million in retirement. Demographic Age Groups Estimated Savings Needed to Retire,According to Survey Respondents National (All age gro
TORONTO and NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Executive Officer & Group Head, Capital Markets, Dan Barclay, and the appointment of Alan Tannenbaum into the role. After a 32-year investment banking career, Mr. Barclay will transition to a role as Senior Advisor to the CEO. Mr. Tannenbaum will also join the bank's Executive Committee. Both changes are effective November 1, 2023. Mr. Tannenbaum will lead BMO Capital Markets and provide strategic direction on global markets and inve
TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal today announced the appointment of Hazel Claxton, former Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Morneau Shepell Inc. (now part of TELUS Health), to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Hazel to the Board of Directors," said George A. Cope, Chair of the Board. "She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in executive leadership, accounting and finance, talent management, and strategic planning. She will be a strong addition to our Board." Prior to her tenure at Morneau Shepell Inc. f
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