MARKET WIREYahoo! Finance Canada • 9h ago
Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) Stock Price, News, Quote & HistoryYahoo! Finance Canada report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why BMO Stock dropped -2.70% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$171.13 -2.70% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $169.97
Bank Of Montreal (BMO) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $122.25B
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Is BMO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-02, Bank Of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $171.13 (-2.70% 1D, market cap $122.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, BMO ranks #299 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does BMO compare to HDB and CM in the Financials sector?
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Within the Financials sector (Commercial Banks), BMO carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, HDB (HDFC Bank Limited) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 20.7%, cap $111.86B) and CM (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $107.89B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HDB leads on earnings multiple (14.9x) while HDB leads on capital efficiency (20.7% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BMO?
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For Bank Of Montreal (BMO), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $169.97 (-0.68%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 15.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk C-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BMO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (64/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BMO SCORES 64/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (25% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.5% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (23% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (60.8) create a -11 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$165.28+1.3% Next Q
56
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$167.47+2.8% Next Q
59
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$172.13-0.6% Next Q
61
CurrentGrade C$171.13+1.1% Hist 90D α
64
Trajectory: C (56) → C (64)Full Audit →
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Even with a 64/100 (C) score, BMO faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($170.49) or 200D SMA ($160.43) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($175.75) toward Bear Floor ($137.09).
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Why BMO Stock dropped -2.70% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Bank Of Montreal (BMO) dropped -2.70% to $171.13, trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($119.84 – $187.22). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($119.84 – $187.22) with RSI-14 at 60.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±3.5% around $171.13 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $2.7B annual free cash flow.
Live BMO Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIRESeeking Alpha • 12h ago
Bank of Montreal asset management unit launches new Latin America index ETF (BMO:NYSE)Seeking Alpha report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMoomoo • 15h ago
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forum and DiscussionMoomoo report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 18h ago
BMO (TSX:BMO) Stock Looks Like A Bargain Following Its 155% RunYahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 21h ago
Bank of Montreal Appoints Tim Cox to Lead US OperationsYahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Bank Of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Debuts Canada’s First Single Stock Autocallable Income ETFsYahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Bank Of Montreal (BMO) Stock ForecastsYahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 10h ago
BMO Announces Upcoming Ticker Change from SHNY to GLLD for MicroSectors™ Gold 3× Leveraged ETNsBank of Montreal ("BMO") and REX Shares, LLC ("REX") today announced plans to change the ticker symbol from "SHNY" to "GLLD" for the MicroSectors™ Gold 3× Leveraged ETNs due January 29, 2043, CUSIP: 063679526 (the "ETNs"
MARKET WIREYahoo • 13h ago
Bank Of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Completes Euroz Hartleys Capital Markets AcquisitionBank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) has completed its acquisition of Euroz Hartleys Capital Markets Business, expanding its presence in Australia. The combination adds Euroz Hartleys' equities research, sales and trading, capital
MARKET WIREYahoo • 1d ago
BMO Completes Acquisition of Euroz Hartleys Capital Markets Business, Strengthening its Leading Global Metals and Mining FranchiseBMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Australian capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group Limited (ASX: EZL), strengthening its leading global metals
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BMO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +14.12%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $173.8H $175.9L $171.1C $171.1VOL 1.71M
RES: $176.7SUP: $154.4SMA50: $170.5SMA200: $160.4
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BMO Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +5.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BMO)
Financials Rank #299 of 1096
⚔️ HDB vs BMO Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (BMO vs. HDB, CM, BBVA, IBN)
Industry: Commercial Banks (34 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Bank Of Montreal (BMO) ranks #299 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #26 by equity capitalization ($122.25B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HDB leads on earnings valuation at 14.9x trailing P/E, while HDB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.7% ROIC and — gross margin. HDB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with BMO at 64/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Bank Of Montreal | C | 64/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -2.70% | $122.25B | Benchmark Subject |
| HDB HDFC Bank Limited | C | 65/100 | 14.9x | — | 20.7% | +1.74% | $111.86B | /hdb-vs-bmo → |
| CM Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | C | 65/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -1.98% | $107.89B | /cm-vs-bmo → |
| BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | D+ | 52/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -4.13% | $138.60B | /bbva-vs-bmo → |
| IBN ICICI Bank Limited | C | 62/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.10% | $104.29B | /ibn-vs-bmo → |
2. BMO Fundamental Profitability, Capital Efficiency & Balance-Sheet Forensics
TRAILING 12M & FORWARD QUANTITATIVE SNAPSHOTBank Of Montreal (BMO) operates in Commercial Banks (Financials) with an equity capitalization of $122.25B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 30.5x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of N/A and Piotroski F-Score of 8/9.
3. BMO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs BMO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Bank Of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $171.13 (-2.70% 1D, market cap $122.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, BMO ranks #299 in composite RQD confidence.
How does BMO compare to HDB and CM in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Commercial Banks), BMO carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, HDB (HDFC Bank Limited) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 20.7%, cap $111.86B) and CM (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $107.89B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HDB leads on earnings multiple (14.9x) while HDB leads on capital efficiency (20.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BMO?
For Bank Of Montreal (BMO), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is BMO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
BMO last traded at $171.13 (-2.70% on volume of 2,209,161 shares), positioning the stock +0.38% above its 50-day simple moving average ($170.49) and +6.67% above its 200-day simple moving average ($160.43). Across its 52-week range of $119.84 to $187.22, BMO sits at the 76.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.5% ($165.14 to $177.12).
BMO Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is BMO stock moving today?
Why BMO Stock dropped -2.70% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 64/100 (C)
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BMO — Bank Of Montreal: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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As of: 2026-11-02T14:08:05Z
Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, BMO scores 64 out of 100, a C grade labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 9.9% and an FCF yield of 2.21%. Per the market data section, ROIC is 9.9% and FCF yield is 2.21%. Investor implication: returns on capital are positive, but the free-cash-flow yield is modest relative to the stock's valuation multiples.
- Whale 13F Flow: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. This is the strongest pillar in the rating, suggesting institutional holders are net constructive. The underlying 13F holder records are not included in the source data, so the specific positioning cannot be verified here.
- Insider Conviction: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Investor implication: insider signals are mixed-to-moderate. The underlying transaction records are not included in the source data.
- Macro Regime Fit: 9 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects a beta of 0.9 and sector sensitivity. This is the weakest pillar. A beta below 1.0 implies below-market sensitivity to broad market moves, which can cushion drawdowns but may limit upside in risk-on regimes.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5. Investor implication: the balance-sheet profile is among the stronger elements of the rating.
Valuation tradeoff: per the market data section, the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 32.8 and a forward P/E of 30.5. These multiples are elevated relative to the cash-flow yield noted above, so the rating's upside depends on earnings growth being realized. Taken together, the rating frames BMO as balanced: solid balance-sheet and institutional-positioning support offset by a weak macro-regime score and a demanding valuation.
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Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news and catalysts section, six items are listed, all tagged to BMO:
- A Yahoo! Finance Canada stock-price and history page (YELLOW, market wire, 1h ago).
- A Seeking Alpha item on BMO's asset management unit launching a new Latin America index ETF (YELLOW, market wire, 3h ago).
- A Moomoo stock-forum page (YELLOW, market wire, 6h ago).
- A Yahoo Finance item on the stock looking like a bargain following a 155% run (GREEN, catalyst, 9h ago).
- A Yahoo Finance item on the appointment of Tim Cox to lead US operations (YELLOW, market wire, 12h ago).
- A Yahoo Finance item on the debut of Canada's first single-stock autocallable income ETFs (YELLOW, market wire, 15h ago).
Risk watch items: several entries are generic quote or forum pages with no substantive content, and the 155% run cited in one headline is not corroborated by the market data section. The only GREEN signal is the catalyst-tagged bargain item. The Butterfly supply-chain graph records no proprietary signals.
Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. No upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks are identified in the source data. Investors should note that this absence reflects missing source coverage, not a confirmed lack of exposure.
Open Questions
- What are the reported revenue, net income, and free-cash-flow figures by period, given that the financials section is empty?
- What are the consensus rating and price targets, given that the analyst data section is empty?
- Which institutions and insiders hold or transacted in BMO, given that the holders section is empty?
- What drove the 155% run referenced in one news item, and is it reflected in the reported fundamentals?
- What is the underlying revenue mix and geographic exposure behind the 13.9% operating margin?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo! Finance Canada • 9h ago
Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 12h ago
Bank of Montreal asset management unit launches new Latin America index ETF (BMO:NYSE) Seeking Alpha report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Moomoo • 15h ago
Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forum and Discussion Moomoo report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 18h ago
BMO (TSX:BMO) Stock Looks Like A Bargain Following Its 155% Run Yahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 21h ago
Bank of Montreal Appoints Tim Cox to Lead US Operations Yahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Bank Of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Debuts Canada’s First Single Stock Autocallable Income ETFs Yahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Bank Of Montreal (BMO) Stock Forecasts Yahoo Finance report covering Bank Of Montreal (BMO) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 10h ago
BMO Announces Upcoming Ticker Change from SHNY to GLLD for MicroSectors™ Gold 3× Leveraged ETNs Bank of Montreal ("BMO") and REX Shares, LLC ("REX") today announced plans to change the ticker symbol from "SHNY" to "GLLD" for the MicroSectors™ Gold 3× Leveraged ETNs due January 29, 2043, CUSIP: 063679526 (the "ETNs"
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BMO Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $171.13?
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🎯 Target: $189.95 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BMO (C • RQD 64/100) a Buy at $175.88?
Welcome to the BMO (Bank Of Montreal) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 64/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Commercial Banks. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $137.19 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $175.88 Pump the brakes on BMO — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BMO, but look at what you are paying: 32.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Bank Of Montreal expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $219.85 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $175.88 BMO cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BMO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Commercial Banks and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $175.88 (52-wk range $119.84 - $187.22), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.