Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$129.32 +0.60 (+0.47%)

As of 04/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Bank of Montreal - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
7

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for BMO.

Consensus Price Target

C$146.85
13.55% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Montreal, the average price target is C$146.85. The highest price target for BMO is C$165.00, while the lowest price target for BMO is C$117.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.55% from the current price of C$129.32.

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BMO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/20/24 to 4/20/25	1 Month Ago 3/21/24 to 3/21/25	3 Months Ago 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Year Ago 4/21/23 to 4/20/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$146.85	C$149.00	C$135.92	C$132.39
Forecasted Upside	13.55% Upside	7.44% Upside	-5.50% Downside	4.45% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.47	2.67
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BMO News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/7/2025	National Bankshares 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform	C$161.00 ➝ C$144.00	+13.87%
4/4/2025	Cibc World Mkts 0 of 5 stars	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/4/2025	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	C$152.00 ➝ C$141.00	+10.00%
3/17/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Mihelic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform	C$163.00	+16.68%
3/4/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$145.00 ➝ C$152.00	+5.68%
2/28/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$146.00 ➝ C$160.00	+8.28%
2/26/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$140.00 ➝ C$155.00	+4.64%
2/26/2025	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$154.00 ➝ C$165.00	+11.40%
2/26/2025	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$147.00 ➝ C$155.00	+4.64%
2/20/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Grauman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	C$160.00 ➝ C$159.00	+11.52%
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8/28/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	C$134.00 ➝ C$117.00	+6.27%
8/28/2024	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$129.00 ➝ C$118.00	+7.18%
6/3/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Rizvanovic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
5/30/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight	C$140.00 ➝ C$132.00	+10.79%
9/12/2023	CSFB Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Outperform	C$128.00	+10.11%
7/24/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$121.50 ➝ C$130.50	+5.74%
6/6/2023	Fundamental Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Buy	C$144.25	+23.24%

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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 Sunday, April 6, 2025. 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:

The current stock price is C$137.99, which is relatively close to its 52-week high of C$151.08, indicating potential for growth as it approaches previous highs.
Bank of Montreal has received a recent price target increase from Royal Bank of Canada to C$163.00, suggesting analysts see significant upside potential in the stock.
The company has a strong market capitalization of C$99.95 billion, which reflects its stability and ability to weather economic fluctuations.
Bank of Montreal has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 4.61%, appealing to income-focused investors.
Analysts have rated the stock with a consensus of "Moderate Buy," indicating overall positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.

Bank of Montreal
Bear Case

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

Despite recent upgrades, the stock was downgraded by Cibc World Mkts from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, which may indicate a lack of confidence in short-term performance.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.16, suggesting it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with a senior officer selling shares at an average price of C$148.87, which could raise concerns about the company's outlook from those within the organization.
Analysts have mixed opinions, with some maintaining hold ratings, which may suggest uncertainty about the stock's future trajectory.
The company's P/E ratio of 13.62, while not excessively high, may indicate that the stock is fairly valued, limiting potential for significant price appreciation in the near term.

BMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of Montreal is C$146.85, with a high forecast of C$165.00 and a low forecast of C$117.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Montreal in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 13.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Bank of Montreal's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Bank of Montreal has been rated by research analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group, CIBC, Cibc World Mkts, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Bank of Montreal less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Bank of Montreal is Hold while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BMO compares to other companies.

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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target