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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$86.87
-0.84 (-0.96%)
(As of 09/18/2024 ET)

About Bank of Montreal Stock (NYSE:BMO)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$86.68
$87.96
50-Day Range
$79.10
$88.78
52-Week Range
$73.98
$100.12
Volume
581,432 shs
Average Volume
873,108 shs
Market Capitalization
$63.35 billion
P/E Ratio
14.43
Dividend Yield
5.28%
Price Target
$119.75
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Bank of Montreal provides diversified financial services primarily in North America. It operates through Canadian P&C, U.S P&C, BMO Wealth Management, and BMO Capital Markets segments. The company's personal banking products and services include deposits, mortgages, home lending, consumer credit, small business lending, credit cards, cash management, financial and investment advice, and other banking services; and commercial banking products and services comprise various of financing options and treasury and payment solutions, as well as risk management products. It also offers investing, banking, and wealth management advisory; digital investing services; financial solutions for individuals, families, and businesses; provides investment management services to institutional, retail, and high net worth investors; and diversified insurance, and wealth and pension de-risking solutions. In addition, the company provides individual life, critical illness and annuity products, as well as segregated funds, and group creditor and travel insurance to customers; debt and equity capital-raising, loan origination and syndication, balance sheet management, treasury management, mergers and acquisitions advice, restructurings and recapitalizations, trade finance, and risk mitigation services, as well as a range of banking and other operating services. Further, the company offers research and access to financial markets for institutional, corporate and retail clients through an integrated suite of sales and trading solutions related to debt, foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, equities, securitization, and commodities; provides new product development and origination services, as well as risk management and advisory services for hedging strategies, including in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodities prices; and funding and liquidity management services. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Bank of Montreal Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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Overall MarketRank™: 99th Percentile

Bank of Montreal scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 16th out of 914 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Bank of Montreal has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Bank of Montreal has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Bank of Montreal's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Bank of Montreal are expected to grow by 8.56% in the coming year, from $8.06 to $8.75 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Bank of Montreal is 14.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.53.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Bank of Montreal is 14.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 49.18.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Bank of Montreal has a PEG Ratio of 2.32. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Bank of Montreal has a P/B Ratio of 1.17. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Bank of Montreal's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.63% of the float of Bank of Montreal has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Bank of Montreal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Bank of Montreal has recently decreased by 28.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Bank of Montreal is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.30%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Bank of Montreal does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Bank of Montreal is 76.25%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Bank of Montreal will have a dividend payout ratio of 52.46% next year. This indicates that Bank of Montreal will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Bank of Montreal's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.63% of the float of Bank of Montreal has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Bank of Montreal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Bank of Montreal has recently decreased by 28.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Bank of Montreal has a news sentiment score of 0.51. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Bank of Montreal this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    88 people have searched for BMO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 17% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 3 people have added Bank of Montreal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Bank of Montreal insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 1.00% of the stock of Bank of Montreal is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    45.82% of the stock of Bank of Montreal is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Bank of Montreal's insider trading history.

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BMO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Bank of Montreal's stock was trading at $98.94 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BMO shares have decreased by 12.2% and is now trading at $86.87.
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Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 27th. The bank reported $2.64 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.76 by $0.12. The business's revenue was up .2% compared to the same quarter last year.

The following companies are subsidiaries of Bank of Montreal: Bank of The West, Clearpool Group, KGS-Alpha Capital Markets, Greene Holcomb Fisher, F&C Asset Management, CTC Consulting LLC, Marshall & Ilsley Corporation, and more.

Bank of Montreal's top institutional investors include TD Asset Management Inc (2.57%), National Bank of Canada FI (2.02%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (1.57%) and Toronto Dominion Bank (1.41%).

Shares of BMO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bank of Montreal investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), AbbVie (ABBV), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and AutoCanada (ACQ).

Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/27 Dividend
7/30/2024
Last Earnings
8/27/2024
Dividend Payable
8/27/2024
Today
9/18/2024
Fiscal Year End
10/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
12/06/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
56,000
Year Founded
1817

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$119.75
High Stock Price Target
$126.00
Low Stock Price Target
$112.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+37.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.20
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.24 billion
Pretax Margin
11.13%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$33.94 billion
Cash Flow
$11.40 per share
Book Value
$74.55 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
721,992,000
Market Cap
$63.35 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.11

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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 Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 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's stock price has shown resilience, currently trading at a lower level, potentially presenting a buying opportunity for investors.
  • Bank of Montreal has a consistent track record of paying dividends, offering investors a steady income stream.
  • The bank's diversified financial services across North America provide stability and potential growth opportunities.
  • Bank of Montreal's recent quarterly earnings report showed a positive net margin and return on equity, indicating strong financial performance.
  • Analysts have issued a mix of hold and buy ratings for Bank of Montreal, suggesting confidence in the company's future prospects.

Bank of Montreal
Bear Case

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

  • Bank of Montreal's stock has experienced a downgrade in ratings from various analysts, indicating potential challenges ahead.
  • The bank recently lowered its dividend payout, which may deter income-focused investors.
  • Market analysts have adjusted price targets for Bank of Montreal downwards, signaling a cautious outlook on the stock.
  • Bank of Montreal's stock has been trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend in the short to medium term.
  • The bank's recent earnings report missed consensus estimates, raising concerns about its financial performance and growth prospects.

This page (NYSE:BMO) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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