Bank of Montreal (BMO) News Today

Bank of Montreal (BMO) shares have moved higher as multiple analysts lifted earnings forecasts and price targets, while some firms maintained hold ratings and a legal dispute with a client surfaced.

• Positive Sentiment: Desjardins raised its Q4 2025 EPS estimate to $2.86 (from $2.79) and boosted FY2025 to $11.75 and FY2026 to $13.15 per share, while keeping a Hold rating with a C$165 target. Desjardins Report
• Positive Sentiment: National Bank Financial lifted its Q4 2025 EPS estimate to $2.94 (from $2.91) and raised FY2025 to $11.82 and FY2026 to $13.25 per share. NBF Report
• Positive Sentiment: National Bankshares boosted its BMO price target to C$173.00. National Bankshares Target
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada set a new C$168.00 price target on BMO stock. RBC Target
• Positive Sentiment: TD Securities raised its price target to C$170.00. TD Securities Target
• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity forecasts strong price appreciation for BMO shares. Canaccord Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America projects robust upside for BMO stock. BofA Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies Financial Group forecasts strong price appreciation for BMO. Jefferies Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank predicts significant upside for BMO shares. Scotiabank Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Scotiabank maintained a Hold rating on BMO stock. Scotiabank Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays assigned a Hold rating to BMO shares. Barclays Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays’ new C$157.00 price target implies downside from current levels. Barclays Target Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Luxury fashion seller SSENSE is nearing creditor protection after a billing dispute with BMO. Bloomberg Law