Bank of Montreal
BMOBank of Montreal (BMO) is a major Canadian financial institution offering a wide range of banking, investment, and wealth management services. Founded in 1817, it is one of the oldest banks in North America and serves personal, commercial, and corporate clients through its extensive network of branches and digital platforms. BMO is part of the Big Five banks in Canada and has a significant presence in the United States through its U.S. banking operations.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $1.67 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 34 days on February 26, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | $1.67 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 |
| November 26, 2025 | $1.63 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-10-30 |
| August 26, 2025 | $1.63 | 2025-07-30 | 2025-07-30 |
| May 27, 2025 | $1.59 | 2025-04-29 | 2025-04-29 |
| February 26, 2025 | $1.59 | 2025-01-30 | 2025-01-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Bank of Montreal has rewarded shareholders with 90 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BMO shares during this period received a total of $79.96 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.67/share was paid 58 days ago, on November 26, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: BMO currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.70%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 377.1%, from $0.35 to $1.67.
- Dividend Reliability: BMO has maintained or increased its dividend for 44 consecutive payments.
Company News
Bank of Montreal announced January 2026 cash distributions for its BMO ETFs and ETF Series of BMO Mutual Funds that distribute monthly. Unitholders of record as of January 29, 2026 will receive distributions payable on February 3, 2026. The announcement includes specific per-unit distribution amounts for various BMO ETFs.
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