BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/
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See all $BMO insider activity →Bank of Montreal issued €750 million in floating rate covered bonds due 2029 under its $50B Global Registered Covered Bond Program. The bonds, guaranteed by BMO Covered Bond Guarantor, are set for trading under UK regulations. This move highlights BMO's strategy to access European funding markets and diversify its funding sources.
BMO Financial Group has completed the sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank. The transaction was announced on September 4, 2026. BMO trades on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker BMO.
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 1.5% to 36,633 as US Fed rate hike expectations eased. RBC, BMO, and CIBC banks gained 1.6% to 1.8%. Gold miners Agnico Eagle, Barrick, and WPM rose 3.1% to 5%. Shopify and Celestica climbed 2.3% and 11.3% respectively, driven by tech sector gains.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 12 news stories mentioning BMO (BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/). Coverage has skewed bullish: 4 bullish, 7 neutral, and 1 bearish.
Recent BMO coverage spans corporate actions, earnings and financial news.
The new euro‑denominated covered bond expands BMO's funding base and may lower funding costs.
Potential reduction in BMO's U.S. footprint may affect revenue and cost structure.
Short‑term bullish pressure.
The buyback reduces share count, likely supporting EPS and providing a modest price floor.
The approved buyback provides flexibility to manage capital and may support the share price.
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Bank of Montreal issued €750 million in floating rate covered bonds due 2029 under its $50B Global Registered Covered Bond Program. The bonds, guaranteed by BMO Covered Bond Guarantor, are set for trading under UK regulations. This move highlights BMO's strategy to access European funding markets and diversify its funding sources.
2 min readBMO Financial Group has completed the sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank. The transaction was announced on September 4, 2026. BMO trades on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker BMO.
1 min readThe S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 1.5% to 36,633 as US Fed rate hike expectations eased. RBC, BMO, and CIBC banks gained 1.6% to 1.8%. Gold miners Agnico Eagle, Barrick, and WPM rose 3.1% to 5%. Shopify and Celestica climbed 2.3% and 11.3% respectively, driven by tech sector gains.
2 min readBank of Montreal (BMO) received approval to repurchase up to 25 million shares, about 3.6% of its total shares, from September 2026 to September 2027. The company offers a 2.86% dividend yield with a 46% payout ratio and a 3-year dividend growth rate of 5.8%. BMO's GF Score is 72/100, with strengths in growth and momentum but weaknesses in financial strength. The stock's P/E ratio is 19.55x, near a 2-year high, and it is trading at a 39.6% premium to its GF Value. Four gurus hold the stock, with
2 min readBank of Montreal (BMO) received approvals from the TSX and OSFI to repurchase up to 25 million common shares, starting September 8, 2026. This represents 3.6% of its public float. The bank aims to manage its capital position with this normal course issuer bid, with purchases depending on market conditions and capital adequacy. BMO has already repurchased 23.6 million shares under a previous bid at an average price of $197.76 per share.
2 min readBMO reported Q3 2026 earnings with adjusted net income of $2.86B, up 19% YoY. EPS rose 22% to $3.96, and ROE improved to 14.0%. Revenue grew 11% to $9.896B. The bank announced divestitures and share repurchases, while highlighting growth in U.S. banking and wealth management. Management noted risks from trade policy and Canadian labor markets.
3 min readCanada’s Big 6 banks all beat Q3 earnings estimates, with EPS surprises ranging from +5.9% to +13.1%. Despite the beats, three banks saw stock declines, while Scotiabank surged. Analysts have raised EPS estimates, and tailwinds include stabilizing margins and strong capital markets. Forward growth estimates range from +7.7% to +12.4%.
2 min readBank of Montreal (BMO) announced a long-term partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers, aiming to boost brand engagement. BMO offers a 2.81% dividend yield with a 46% payout ratio and 5.8% 3-year dividend growth. The stock trades 39.0% above its GF Value™ of $123.67, with a GF Score™ of 72/100. Institutional interest is mixed, and financial strength is a concern.
2 min readBank of Montreal (BMO) executive Tayfun Tuzun sold 31,935 shares at $236.688 each on August 28, 2026, totaling $7,558,644 in proceeds.
1 min readBank of Montreal's London branch will manage a GBP 400 million bond issue for Desjardins, potentially stabilizing its market price. The 5.342% fixed-rate notes mature in 2031 and are restricted to professional investors, excluding the U.S. retail market.
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