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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$132.68 +0.44 (+0.33%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Bank of Montreal - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
5

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for BMO.

Consensus Price Target

C$124.42
-6.23% Downside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Montreal, the average price target is C$124.42. The highest price target for BMO is C$148.00, while the lowest price target for BMO is C$106.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.23% from the current price of C$132.68.
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BMO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
1 Month Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
3 Months Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
1 Year Ago
11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$124.42C$120.77C$127.86C$127.92
Forecasted Upside-6.23% Downside-6.50% Downside7.21% Upside15.94% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

BMO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BMO Price Targets by Month

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Bank of Montreal Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBank of MontrealFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.63
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/20/2024National Bankshares
1 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$127.00 ➝ C$148.00+12.79%
11/19/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$125.00 ➝ C$143.00+9.42%
11/15/2024TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
M. Mendonca
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Boost TargetC$114.00 ➝ C$131.00-0.49%
9/6/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetC$116.00 ➝ C$120.00+7.65%
8/28/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralC$134.00 ➝ C$117.00+6.27%
8/28/2024Cormark
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 Lower TargetC$129.00 ➝ C$118.00+7.18%
8/28/2024Scotiabank
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M. Grauman
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$123.00 ➝ C$112.00+1.73%
8/28/2024Desjardins
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D. Young
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Lower TargetHoldC$125.00 ➝ C$120.00+8.99%
8/28/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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D. Mihelic
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Lower TargetSector PerformC$118.00 ➝ C$106.00-3.72%
8/12/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuyC$141.00 ➝ C$124.00+11.02%
7/2/2024UBS Group
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J. Shea
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Set TargetNeutralC$122.00+6.45%
6/3/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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M. Rizvanovic
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DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
5/30/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweightC$140.00 ➝ C$132.00+10.79%
9/12/2023CSFB
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 Set TargetOutperformC$128.00+10.11%
7/24/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$121.50 ➝ C$130.50+5.74%
6/6/2023Fundamental Research
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 Set TargetBuyC$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 Wednesday, November 6, 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 recently hit a new 12-month high at C$26.14, indicating positive momentum and potential for capital appreciation.
  • Bank of Montreal has a market capitalization of C$89.00 billion, showcasing its stability and size in the financial market.
  • The bank has a PE ratio of 13.94, which suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential.
  • Analysts forecast growth for Bank of Montreal, indicating positive sentiment and potential for future profitability.
  • Bank of Montreal pays a quarterly dividend, providing investors with a steady income stream.

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 performance has shown fluctuations, with the stock trading down on certain days, indicating potential volatility.
  • Recent insider selling activity by senior officers may raise concerns about the company's future performance or outlook.
  • Several analysts have issued hold ratings on the stock, suggesting uncertainty or lack of strong buy recommendations.
  • The company's net margin of 21.20% may be lower than industry peers, indicating potential profitability challenges.
  • Bank of Montreal's 52-week high of C$133.95 may pose a resistance level for further stock price appreciation.

BMO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of Montreal is C$124.42, with a high forecast of C$148.00 and a low forecast of C$106.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Montreal in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 downside of -6.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bank of Montreal's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Bank of Montreal has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Canaccord Genuity Group, CIBC, Cormark, Desjardins, National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and TD Securities 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.


This page (TSE:BMO) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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