Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$97.34 +0.64 (+0.67%)

Closing price 03/24/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$97.40 +0.06 (+0.06%)

As of 03/24/2025 05:02 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
5

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BMO.

Consensus Price Target

$128.40
31.90% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Montreal, the average price target is $128.40. The highest price target for BMO is $163.00, while the lowest price target for BMO is $112.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.90% from the current price of $97.34.

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BMO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$128.40	$128.00	$122.40	$131.00
Forecasted Upside	31.90% Upside	27.33% Upside	26.39% Upside	36.86% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Buy

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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	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.55	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	31.90% Upside	44.34% Upside	16.92% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BMO News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/26/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	D. Mihelic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$161.00 ➝ $163.00	+56.73%
12/6/2024	Cibc World Mkts 0 of 5 stars	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/6/2024	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Sector Outperform
12/6/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Grauman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform
8/28/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$132.00 ➝ $126.00	+54.26%
8/28/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$134.00 ➝ $117.00	+40.46%
8/27/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Mendonca Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
8/27/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
7/2/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Shea Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral
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	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$137.00 ➝ $124.00	+39.15%
5/29/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Young Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
12/20/2023	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform

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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, March 18, 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:

Bank of Montreal reported impressive quarterly earnings of $3.04 per share, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.68, indicating strong financial performance.
The bank's revenue for the quarter was $9.27 billion, surpassing forecasts and reflecting a year-over-year growth of 20.8%, showcasing its robust business model.
With a current stock price of $98.58, Bank of Montreal is positioned well within its 12-month trading range, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk, which is attractive to conservative investors.
Bank of Montreal has a dividend yield of 4.67%, providing a steady income stream for investors, with a reasonable payout ratio of 57.09%, suggesting sustainability in dividend payments.

Bank of Montreal
Bear Case

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

Despite recent earnings success, the bank's net margin of 9.22% may indicate limited profitability compared to competitors, which could affect long-term growth potential.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $76.98, suggesting volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
Short interest in Bank of Montreal has decreased, but it still represents about 1.2% of shares sold short, indicating some investor skepticism about future performance.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus of "Moderate Buy," which may reflect uncertainty in the stock's future trajectory.
Recent changes in dividend policy, including cuts, could signal potential challenges in maintaining shareholder returns, raising concerns for income-focused investors.

BMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of Montreal is $128.40, with a high forecast of $163.00 and a low forecast of $112.00.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Montreal in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BMO shares.
: According to analysts, Bank of Montreal's stock has a predicted upside of 31.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Bank of Montreal's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Bank of Montreal has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Bank of Montreal more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Bank of Montreal is 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how BMO compares to other companies.

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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target