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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$180.48 +0.46 (+0.26%)
As of 10/6/2025 04:18 PM Eastern
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Bank of Montreal - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
4

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bank of Montreal in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BMO.

Consensus Price Target

C$167.00
-7.47% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Montreal, the average price target is C$167.00. The highest price target for BMO is C$185.00, while the lowest price target for BMO is C$145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.47% from the current price of C$180.48.
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
10/7/24 to 10/7/25		1 Month Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25		3 Months Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25		1 Year Ago
10/8/23 to 10/7/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$167.00C$167.42C$145.69C$120.77
Forecasted Upside-7.47% Downside-4.18% Downside-5.85% Downside-2.46% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

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.
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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.
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Bank of Montreal Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBank of MontrealFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.25
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
10/3/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars		 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$168.00 ➝ C$163.00-9.45%
9/22/2025National Bankshares
3 of 5 stars		 Set TargetOutperformC$173.00-3.32%
9/5/2025Cibc World Mkts
5 of 5 stars		 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/5/2025Canaccord Genuity Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuyC$180.00 ➝ C$185.00+5.98%
9/5/2025CIBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeNeutral ➝ OutperformC$173.00 ➝ C$180.00+3.12%
8/27/2025Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetC$164.00 ➝ C$173.00+5.28%
8/27/2025Scotiabank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetC$148.00 ➝ C$169.00+2.85%
8/27/2025TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHoldC$164.00 ➝ C$170.00+3.46%
8/27/2025Desjardins
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHoldC$156.00 ➝ C$165.00+0.41%
8/27/2025Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetC$159.00 ➝ C$176.00+7.11%
8/27/2025Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetC$150.00 ➝ C$157.00-4.45%
5/22/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetC$160.00 ➝ C$145.00+0.97%
8/28/2024Cormark
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetC$129.00 ➝ C$118.00+7.18%
6/3/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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M. Rizvanovic
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DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold

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

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Bank of Montreal
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around C$176, reflecting a recent peak and indicating strong market performance.
  • Bank of Montreal has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$127.95 billion, suggesting stability and investor confidence.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.63, which translates to an annualized yield of about 3.7%, providing a reliable income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of C$167.42, indicating potential for future growth.
  • Bank of Montreal operates in diverse financial segments, including personal and commercial banking, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

Bank of Montreal
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent growth, the stock has seen fluctuations, with analysts previously lowering price targets, which may indicate volatility.
  • The company's payout ratio is currently around 55.74%, which, while sustainable, may limit future dividend increases.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence among executives.
  • Market conditions can impact Bank of Montreal's performance, especially in the capital markets segment, which is sensitive to economic changes.
  • While the stock has reached new highs, it may be subject to corrections, making it a riskier investment in the short term.

BMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of Montreal is C$167.00, with a high forecast of C$185.00 and a low forecast of C$145.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Montreal in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BMO shares.

According to analysts, Bank of Montreal's stock has a predicted downside of -7.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bank of Montreal's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Bank of Montreal more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Bank of Montreal is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BMO compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:BMO) was last updated on 10/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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