What moved the BMO stock price today?

The share price reflected Q1 2026 results: adjusted EPS of $3.48, up 15% year over year, lower provision for credit losses at $746 million, and adjusted ROE of 12.4%. The bank also maintained a $1.67 quarterly dividend, repurchased 6.0 million shares, and reported a 13.1% CET1 ratio, supporting sentiment.

Is the BMO dividend safe after Q1 2026?

The $1.67 quarterly dividend remains in place. With CET1 at 13.1% and a TTM payout ratio near 58%, coverage appears reasonable. Future decisions will depend on earnings, credit trends, and regulatory guidance. Income investors should revisit coverage if PCL rises or if operating leverage weakens later in the year.

How attractive is BMO’s valuation now?

At around C$195, BMO trades near 1.64 times book and roughly 17 to 18 times trailing earnings. That is not distressed, but it is supported by improving earnings and lower credit costs. Compare against Canadian bank peers and your required return. Use pullbacks toward key supports to manage entry risk.

What is BMO’s provision for credit losses trend?

For Q1 2026, provision for credit losses fell to $746 million. That reduction supported net income and ROE. The path from here depends on consumer health, commercial exposures, and rates. Track upcoming quarters for normalization and any sector-wide signals from peer Canadian banks reporting this season.

What are near-term expectations for the BMO stock price?

Models point to incremental upside if earnings momentum holds, with one scenario near C$196 over the next quarter and about C$219 over twelve months. That said, resistance sits around C$201 to C$205. Monitor credit costs, revenue mix, and the Bank of Canada rate path before chasing breakouts.

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BMO.TO Stock Today: Q1 EPS +15%, PCL Down; Dividend Steady – February 25

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

The BMO stock price was near C$195 at the latest trade as Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) posted Q1 2026 results on February 25. Adjusted EPS came in at $3.48, up 15% year over year, with provision for credit losses down to $746 million and adjusted ROE at 12.4%. The bank kept its $1.67 quarterly dividend, repurchased 6.0 million shares, and reported a CET1 ratio of 13.1%. We break down what this means for Canadian investors tracking the BMO stock price and near-term performance.