Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecast
BMO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.27 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $166.90 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −0.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 3, 2026 EPS estimate $2.76
- 52-week range
- $119.92 – $185.81
BMO analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BMO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BMO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $3.76 | $3.56 | $3.89 | $3.23 | +16.3% | 14 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $4.00 | $3.90 | $4.08 | $3.48 | +14.9% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $14.74 | $13.06 | $14.98 | $12.16 | +21.2% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $16.46 | $15.14 | $17.15 | $14.74 | +11.7% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BMO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $9.79B | $9.58B | $10.40B | +8.9% | 9 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $10.43B | $10.20B | $10.79B | +6.1% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $39.27B | $38.98B | $39.59B | +8.3% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $41.14B | $40.23B | $42.85B | +4.8% | 12 |
BMO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BMO revenue: reported and forecast
BMO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.72 | $3.76 | +1.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $3.96 | $3.96 | $3.97 | $4.00 | $4.00 | +0.9% | 3 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $14.50 | $14.54 | $14.74 | $14.74 | $14.74 | +1.6% | 13 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $16.29 | $16.27 | $16.46 | $16.46 | $16.46 | +1.1% | 10 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BMO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BMO beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from BMO
15 analysts cover Bank of Montreal; their consensus rating is hold (3.27 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $166.90, 0.1% below the latest close of $167.07. Analysts expect earnings of $14.74 per share for FY2026, +21.2% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $16.46 per share on revenue of $41.1 billion. Bank of Montreal beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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BMO forecast FAQ
What is Bank of Montreal's price target?
The average analyst price target for Bank of Montreal is $166.90, 0.1% below the latest close of $167.07.
Is Bank of Montreal a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering Bank of Montreal, 2 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 7 a hold, 3 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Bank of Montreal's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $14.74 per share for FY2026 (range $13.06 to $14.98); for FY2027 the estimate is $16.46.
What is Bank of Montreal's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $39.3 billion, growth of 8.3%; for FY2027 it is $41.1 billion.
When does Bank of Montreal report earnings?
Bank of Montreal is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 3, 2026; the EPS estimate is $2.76.
Does Bank of Montreal usually beat earnings estimates?
Bank of Montreal reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.