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BMO Q3 2026: Strong adjusted earnings, buyback expansion, dividend steady

Aug 25, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Adjusted earnings strength and a 25m-share NCIB hint at potential multiple expansion and improved per-share metrics, despite a one-off goodwill hit. The dividend remains stable, supporting risk-adjusted yield, which could attract buyers on a re-rate.

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BMO Financial Group reported Q3 2026 results with CAD 2.859b in adjusted net income (up 19% YoY) and CAD 3.96 adjusted EPS, while GAAP earnings fell to CAD 1.75b due to a goodwill charge from the planned sale of Transportation and Vendor Finance. CET1 remained solid at 13.0%, and the firm reiterated capital deployment with a Q4 dividend of CAD 1.71 and a new NCIB for up to 25 million shares, signaling continued value return to shareholders. The quarter highlighted strong performance across segments and a clear path to ROE improvement, despite the one-off impairment charge.

Adjusted Q3-2026 net income CAD 2.859b, up 19% YoY; GAAP CAD 1.750b.
Q3-2026 EPS adjusted CAD 3.96; GAAP CAD 2.38; CET1 13.0%.
Dividend for Q4-2026 CAD 1.71; NCIB for up to 25m shares announced.
Goodwill charge tied to the sale of Transportation/Vendor Finance units.

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