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Bank Of Montreal (TSE:BMO)
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Bank Of Montreal (BMO) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jun 03, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
3.41
Last Year’s EPS
2.62
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call showcases clear and broad-based operational momentum with record PPPT, double-digit EPS and ROE improvement, strong Capital Markets and Wealth performance, successful integration of acquisitions, disciplined cost actions and continued capital returns. Offsetting this are one-time severance costs, elevated expenses in the near term, pockets of consumer credit stress in Canada (higher delinquencies and elevated unsecured loss rates), muted loan growth due to optimization (especially in the U.S.) and macro/trade uncertainty affecting Canadian outlook. On balance, the positives—sizable earnings and ROE progression, margin improvement, strong fee growth and a path to further loan/deposit expansion as optimization completes—materially outweigh the transitory and localized headwinds.
Company Guidance
Management reiterated it is on track to hit its 15% ROE goal by year‑end 2027 while maintaining a strong CET1 buffer (Q1 CET1 13.1% vs a 12.5% target) and continuing buybacks (6 million shares repurchased this quarter); Q1 results included record PPPT $4.1B, adjusted EPS $3.48 (+15% YoY), net income $2.6B (+11%), revenue +6% (+8% CC), NII ex‑Markets +5% (+7% CC) and NIM ex‑Markets 233 bps (+20 bps YoY, +3 bps q/q) with NIM expected to be relatively stable as ladder reinvestments and deposit‑mix tailwinds offset competitive pressures. They said U.S. balance‑sheet optimization is ~90% complete and should be effectively finished by end‑Q2, supporting positive commercial loan growth in H2 and mid‑single‑digit loan growth overall; credit guidance is for impaired provisions to remain in the mid‑40 bps range (Q1 PCL $746M or 44 bps), gross impaired loans $6.9B (102 bps) and a performing allowance of $4.6B (69 bps). The quarter included a $202M severance charge ($147M after tax) that reduced EPS by $0.21 but will yield ~$250M of annualized savings (half in 2026, half in 2027), underpinning expected positive operating leverage (1.1% ex‑charge) and an improved efficiency ratio of 55.8%.
Record Pre-Provision Pre-Tax Earnings and Revenue
PPPT reached a record $4.1 billion. Management reported record revenue across each operating segment, with total revenue up 6% year-over-year (8% on a constant currency basis).
Strong EPS and Net Income Growth
Adjusted EPS were $3.48, up 15% year-over-year (reported EPS $3.39). Adjusted net income was $2.6 billion, up 11% year-over-year.
Material ROE and ROTCE Improvement
Underlying ROE reached 13.1%, up 180 basis points year-over-year and 130 basis points sequentially. ROTCE improved to 17.1%, up 220 basis points year-over-year.
NII / NIM Momentum (Core Banking)
NII excluding Global Markets was up 5% year-over-year (7% constant currency). NIM ex Markets was 233 basis points, up 20 bps year-over-year and up 3 bps sequentially, driven by margin expansion in Canadian P&C and U.S. Banking.
Capital Markets and Wealth Outperformance
Capital Markets delivered PPPT of $893 million with revenue up 7% and net income up 11%, led by equities, commodities trading and higher advisory/ECM fees. Wealth Management net income rose 16% and revenue was up 17% (including Burgundy acquisition), with successful integration and strong retention.
Canadian Commercial & Retail Strength
Canadian Commercial Banking revenue grew ~10%. Canadian P&C saw operating deposit growth (cited +8%) and mutual fund sales up 13%. TPS fees and commercial deposit growth supported fee expansion.
Expense Discipline and Efficiency Gains
Excluding the severance charge, the bank delivered positive operating leverage of 1.1% and an improved efficiency ratio of 55.8%. Management expects approximately $250 million of annualized savings from the restructuring charge.
Balance Sheet / Capital Actions
CET1 capital remained strong at 13.1% (about 20 bps decline sequentially due to buybacks and RWA changes). The bank repurchased 6 million shares during the quarter while maintaining capital above target (management target CET1 ~12.5%).
U.S. Optimization Progress and Pipeline Momentum
U.S. optimization efforts are ~90% complete. Management reported record U.S. revenue and sequential NIM improvement in U.S. Banking (U.S. NIM +13 bps q/q) and expects positive commercial loan growth in H2 2026 as pipelines convert.
Credit Coverage and Impaired Loan Reductions
Gross impaired loans decreased $228 million to $6.9 billion (102 bps). The performing allowance stood at $4.6 billion, providing coverage of ~69 bps over performing loans. Total PCL declined to $746 million.

Bank Of Montreal (TSE:BMO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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TSE:BMO Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
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Jun 03, 2026
2026 (Q2)
3.41 / -
2.62
Feb 25, 2026
2026 (Q1)
3.20 / 3.48
3.0414.47% (+0.44)
Dec 04, 2025
2025 (Q4)
3.04 / 3.28
1.972.63% (+1.38)
Aug 26, 2025
2025 (Q3)
2.98 / 3.23
2.6422.35% (+0.59)
May 29, 2025
2025 (Q2)
2.53 / 2.62
2.591.16% (+0.03)
Feb 25, 2025
2025 (Q1)
2.41 / 3.04
2.5618.75% (+0.48)
Dec 05, 2024
2024 (Q4)
2.38 / 1.90
2.81-32.38% (-0.91)
Aug 27, 2024
2024 (Q3)
2.76 / 2.64
2.78-5.04% (-0.14)
May 29, 2024
2024 (Q2)
2.77 / 2.59
2.93-11.60% (-0.34)
Feb 27, 2024
2024 (Q1)
3.02 / 2.56
3.22-20.50% (-0.66)
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TSE:BMO Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Feb 25, 2026
C$195.06C$202.52+3.82%
Dec 04, 2025
C$175.47C$175.27-0.11%
Aug 26, 2025
C$154.95C$162.20+4.68%
May 29, 2025
C$142.94C$143.62+0.48%
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