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BMO Reports Record Q1 Revenue, Exceeds Earnings Forecasts
2/26/2026
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- Bank of Montreal (BMO) reported a strong first quarter 2026 with record revenue across operating segments and an improved return on equity.
- Analyst Stephen Boland of Raymond James said the bank's adjusted earnings per share were C$3.48, above forecasts of C$3.21 and C$3.20.
- The bank aims to reach a 15% return on equity by the end of 2027, with a potential focus on resuming loan growth.
