
BMO Stock Forecast & Price Target
BMO Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Bank of Montreal's performing allowance for credit losses (ACLs) as a proportion of gross loans stood at 0.56%, reflecting a year-over-year increase that surpasses its pre-pandemic level and outpaces that of competitors, indicating strong asset quality management. The bank experienced a significant surge in trading revenues, increasing approximately 67% quarter-over-quarter and 77% year-over-year, driven by robust performance in both equities and fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC) trading. Additionally, capital markets earnings saw a remarkable increase of about 119% quarter-over-quarter and 45% year-over-year, showcasing the bank's ability to exceed expectations and further enhancing its earnings prospects for the coming years.
Bears say
The Bank of Montreal reported impaired provisions for credit losses (PCLs) at $859 million, a decline of approximately 22% quarter-over-quarter, which was below expectations. The total provision for credit losses for Q1/25 stood at $1,011 million, a decrease of around 34% QoQ, also coming in lower than anticipated, indicating potential weaknesses in credit quality. Additionally, performing PCLs fell from $416 million to $152 million, further underscoring a negative trend in credit performance relative to forecasts.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Bank of Montreal and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
BMO Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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