{"id":64648,"date":"2025-05-17T04:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T04:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=64648"},"modified":"2025-05-17T04:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T04:11:02","slug":"the-bank-of-montreal-analyst-updates-and-stock-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/the-bank-of-montreal-analyst-updates-and-stock-forecast\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bank of Montreal: Analyst Updates and Stock Forecast"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bank of Montreal (BMO:CA)(BMO)<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Analyst Update<\/h3>\n

The Bank of Montreal<\/a> has received 2 research reports updating the company’s target prices and ratings coverage for May 16, 2025:<\/p>\n

National Bank Financial<\/strong> has updated its target price for Bank of Montreal to CAD 144 and maintains an Outperform rating. This suggests that National Bank Financial believes BMO’s stock is expected to perform better than the broader market or its sector peers.<\/p>\n

Bank of America Merrill Lynch<\/strong> also updated its outlook, setting a target price of CAD 149 while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. This indicates that BofA sees limited upside or a balanced risk-reward profile for the stock in the near term.<\/p>\n

Stock Forecast & Analysis<\/h3>\n

The Bank of Montreal is currently covered by 13 analysts who have provided a stock forecast with an average consensus target price of CAD 146.61<\/strong> over the next 12 months.<\/p>\n

Analyst Consensus<\/h3>\n

The average analyst rating for Bank of Montreal is “Buy”<\/strong>, indicating that most analysts are optimistic about the stock’s potential and recommend purchasing it. This positive sentiment reflects expectations of continued strong performance or potential and growth.<\/p>\n

Stock Target Advisor\u2019s Assessment<\/h3>\n

Stock Target Advisor’s analysis <\/strong>provides a more balanced view, labeling the stock as “Neutral”<\/strong>. This neutral stance is based on a detailed analysis incorporating 6 positive signals and 6 negative signals<\/strong>. The mixed signals suggest that while the stock has some strengths, there are also factors that could potentially limit its upward momentum.<\/p>\n

Recent Performance<\/h3>\n

As of the most recent closing, BMO’s stock price was CAD 143.65<\/strong>, reflecting strong recent performance:<\/p>\n