Bank Of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$165.31 +1.43 (+0.87%)

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Bank Of Montreal - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
6

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bank Of Montreal in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for BMO.

Consensus Price Target

$244.00
47.61% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank Of Montreal, the average price target is $244.00. The highest price target for BMO is $244.00, while the lowest price target for BMO is $244.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 47.61% from the current price of $165.31.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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BMO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/14/25 to 10/14/26	1 Month Ago 9/14/25 to 9/14/26	3 Months Ago 7/16/25 to 7/16/26	1 Year Ago 10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$244.00	$203.50	$203.50	$163.00
Forecasted Upside	47.61% Upside	16.75% Upside	11.49% Upside	27.64% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

BMO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BMO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Bank Of Montreal Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Bank Of Montreal	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.38	2.28	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	47.61% Upside	38.57% Upside	19.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BMO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating
9/29/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Buy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)
8/27/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Darko Mihelic 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform
8/26/2026	Scotiabank 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
8/21/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Underweight
8/21/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
8/18/2026	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Sector Outperform ➝ Neutral
8/12/2026	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/28/2026	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Hold
5/12/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
4/27/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
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2/25/2026	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform
2/25/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Hold
1/28/2026	TD Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Buy
8/27/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Hold
8/27/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Neutral

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Should I Buy Bank Of Montreal Stock? BMO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, October 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Bank Of Montreal pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Bank Of Montreal
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Bank of Montreal:

Bank of Montreal has demonstrated strong recent financial performance, beating analyst expectations in its most recent earnings report on August 25, 2026, by delivering an actual EPS of $2.84 compared to a consensus estimate of $2.71, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $7,099.77 million in actual revenue against a consensus of $6,936.01 million, indicating robust operational execution and demand for its services.
The company is actively expanding its technological capabilities and market reach, recently becoming the first Canadian issuer to deploy Mastercard Embedded Commercial Payments in October 2026, which integrates payment solutions into enterprise software platforms in Canada and the United States, positioning the bank as a leader in digital financial innovation and potentially driving new revenue streams.
Investors can benefit from a consistent dividend yield of 3.00%, providing a steady income stream that is attractive for long-term holders, especially as the stock currently trades at $163.75, which is below its 52-week high of $187.22, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside income generation.
Bank of Montreal is seeing stronger client activity and loan demand, as noted by its Chief Financial Officer in September 2026, despite uncertainty surrounding Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, which suggests that the bank's core lending business remains resilient and is contributing to improved returns toward its 2027 targets.
The bank has been recognized for its technological advancements, ranking No. 2 among 50 banks for AI outcomes in October 2026, which indicates a strong commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience, potentially giving it a competitive edge in the financial services sector.

Bank Of Montreal
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Bank of Montreal for these reasons:

The consensus rating from twelve research firms covering Bank of Montreal is currently "Hold," with one analyst recommending a sell and six assigning a hold, suggesting that analysts believe the stock is fairly valued at its current price of $163.75 and may not offer significant upside potential in the near term.
Short interest in Bank of Montreal has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 5,478,539 as of September 30, 2026, up from 4,466,213 in the previous month, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock's future performance, which could signal underlying concerns about its growth or valuation.
Despite recent earnings beats, the bank's EPS has declined year-over-year, with the August 2026 EPS of $2.84 down from $3.23 a year earlier, suggesting that profitability may be under pressure, possibly due to increased costs or competitive dynamics in the banking sector.
Bank of Montreal faces uncertainty surrounding Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, which could impact its cross-border business and overall economic environment, posing a risk to its revenue growth and operational stability, particularly given its significant presence in both countries.
The stock's beta of 0.95 indicates that it moves slightly less than the overall market, but its recent price volatility, including a drop from its 52-week high of $187.22 to the current $163.75, suggests that investors may face significant price swings, which could be concerning for those seeking stable returns.

BMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank Of Montreal is $244.00, with a high forecast of $244.00 and a low forecast of $244.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank Of Montreal in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BMO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BMO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Bank Of Montreal's stock has a predicted upside of 47.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bank Of Montreal's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Bank Of Montreal has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Securities, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Bank Of Montreal more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Bank Of Montreal is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how BMO compares to other companies.

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Bank Of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target