National Bank Financial Increases Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) Price Target to C$236.00

Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) had its target price boosted by stock analysts at National Bank Financial from C$223.00 to C$236.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,BayStreet.CA reports. The firm currently has a “sector perform” rating on the bank’s stock. National Bank Financial’s target price indicates a potential upside of 5.18% from the company’s previous close.

BMO has been the subject of several other research reports. TD upped their price target on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$219.00 to C$234.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$195.00 to C$196.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$219.00 to C$205.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Barclays upped their price target on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$199.00 to C$203.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price target on shares of Bank of Montreal from C$224.00 to C$230.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Bank of Montreal currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of C$221.04.

Bank of Montreal Stock Performance

Shares of Bank of Montreal stock traded down C$1.15 during trading on Thursday, hitting C$224.38. 991,485 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,659,322. The stock’s fifty day moving average is C$202.46 and its 200 day moving average is C$191.04. The stock has a market cap of C$158.17 billion, a PE ratio of 18.70, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.25. Bank of Montreal has a 12 month low of C$143.35 and a 12 month high of C$226.08.

Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 27th. The bank reported C$3.67 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of C$9.57 billion during the quarter. Bank of Montreal had a net margin of 11.77% and a return on equity of 10.47%. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Bank of Montreal will post 9.6514585 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Bank of Montreal

Here are the key news stories impacting Bank of Montreal this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of Montreal delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with profit rising to C$2.63 billion from C$1.96 billion a year ago and earnings boosted by capital markets and fee revenue. BMO Earnings Beat Estimates on Capital Markets, Fee Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: The bank raised its quarterly dividend, which signals management confidence in capital strength and cash generation. BMO raises dividend, reports $2.63B Q2 profit, up from $1.96B a year ago
• Positive Sentiment: BMO reported stronger earnings coverage ratios for debt and preferred equity, suggesting a healthier cushion for obligations and preferred shareholders. Bank of Montreal Reports Stronger Earnings Coverage Ratios for Debt and Preferred Equity
• Positive Sentiment: The company also said its updated earnings coverage ratios for the year ended April 30, 2026 improved, reinforcing balance-sheet stability. Bank of Montreal Reports Stronger Earnings Coverage Ratios for Year to April 30, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO filed its Q2 2026 earnings release, financial statements, MD&A, and related control certifications, which are routine disclosure updates and not new operational surprises. Bank of Montreal Files Q2 2026 Earnings Release for Public Access
• Neutral Sentiment: Its CFO and CEO certified the accuracy and controls of the latest quarterly report, a standard governance step that should not materially affect the stock. Bank of Montreal CFO Certifies Accuracy of Latest Quarterly Report
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO updated its covered bond and note programs and confirmed upcoming dividend payment dates, which are administrative capital-markets actions. Bank of Montreal Updates $50 Billion Global Covered Bond Programme
• Neutral Sentiment: One Seeking Alpha piece argues the shares may be overvalued after the earnings run-up, which could temper enthusiasm despite the strong quarter. Bank of Montreal: Looking At Overvaluation And Q2

Bank of Montreal Company Profile

Bank of Montreal is a diversified financial-services provider based in North America, operating four business segments: Canadian personal and commercial banking, U.S. P&C banking, wealth management, and capital markets.