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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$236.25 -0.38 (-0.16%)
As of 10/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
7

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, 5 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for BMO.

Consensus Price Target

C$256.57
8.60% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Montreal, the average price target is C$256.57. The highest price target for BMO is C$295.00, while the lowest price target for BMO is C$219.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.60% from the current price of C$236.25.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/4/25 to 10/4/26
1 Month Ago
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
3 Months Ago
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Year Ago
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$256.57C$256.57C$224.54C$168.73
Forecasted Upside8.60% Upside5.69% Upside-10.24% Downside-6.27% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

BMO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BMO Price Targets by Month

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Bank of Montreal Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBank of MontrealFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.46
2.26
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026 Lower TargetNeutralC$272.00 ➝ C$261.00+7.17%
9/2/2026
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Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Set TargetHoldC$260.00+9.41%
8/26/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$265.00 ➝ C$271.00+12.89%
8/26/2026 Boost TargetC$259.00 ➝ C$262.00+9.14%
8/26/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$230.00 ➝ C$241.00+0.40%
8/26/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$268.00 ➝ C$270.00+12.48%
8/24/2026 Set TargetSector PerformC$278.00+16.44%
8/21/2026 Set TargetModerate BuyC$295.00+22.66%
8/21/2026 Boost TargetC$203.00 ➝ C$240.00-0.21%
8/13/2026 Boost TargetHoldC$213.00 ➝ C$225.00-12.34%
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8/12/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$233.50 ➝ C$268.00+4.73%
8/12/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$239.00 ➝ C$263.00+2.77%
6/16/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$234.00 ➝ C$239.00+0.13%
2/9/2026 Boost TargetC$209.00 ➝ C$219.00+12.37%
5/22/2025 Lower TargetC$160.00 ➝ C$145.00+0.97%

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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 Friday, October 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Bank of Montreal pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Bank of Montreal
Bull Case

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

  • Bank of Montreal shares are currently trading at $236.25, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of C$256.57, suggesting potential upside for investors as the consensus recommendation remains a Hold with seven analysts rating the stock a Buy.
  • The bank recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.71 per share, representing an annualized yield of 2.8%, which provides a steady income stream for investors while the payout ratio remains manageable at 54.44%.
  • Bank of Montreal is actively innovating in the financial sector by launching its first dedicated autocallable ETF and exploring a shared tokenized deposit network with other major Canadian banks, positioning itself at the forefront of digital banking and faster payment systems.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter with revenue of C$9.96 billion and a return on equity of 10.58%, indicating effective capital management and profitability for shareholders.
  • Bank of Montreal is committing up to $70 billion to support strategic Canadian sectors such as transportation and critical minerals, aligning its business growth with national infrastructure priorities and long-term economic development.

Bank of Montreal
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been significant recently, with insiders selling 47,999 shares worth over $11 million in the last ninety days, including large sales by directors and executives that reduced their ownership positions substantially.
  • The stock has a beta of 1.12, meaning it is slightly more volatile than the overall market, which could lead to larger price swings during periods of market uncertainty or economic downturns.
  • Despite recent earnings, the bank's net margin is 11.75%, which may be considered modest for a major financial institution, potentially limiting profit growth if operational costs or interest rate environments do not improve.
  • Bank of Montreal is involved in complex global bond issuances and stabilizations across multiple currencies, including USD, EUR, and GBP, which exposes the company to foreign exchange risks and regulatory complexities in international markets.
  • The company's sustainability score is currently zero, which may be a concern for environmentally, socially, and governance (ESG) focused investors who prioritize companies with strong sustainability practices and reporting.

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 C$256.57, with a high forecast of C$295.00 and a low forecast of C$219.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Montreal in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 7 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 8.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bank of Montreal's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Bank of Montreal more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Bank of Montreal is 2.46 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.26. Learn more on how BMO compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Bank of Montreal analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/3/2026.
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