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BMO Q3 2026: Adjusted earnings strength, buybacks signal near-term upside

Aug 25, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Adjusted earnings strength and commitment to buybacks/improved capital returns support a constructive near-term re-rating, despite a GAAP setback from the goodwill charge; new NCIB implies potential upside from share repurchase, likely aiding multiple expansion if results sustain.

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BMO's Q3 2026 results show strong adjusted earnings growth, with net income of $2.859B and adjusted EPS of $3.96, despite a GAAP-behavioral charge linked to the planned sale of Transportation and Vendor Finance. The CET1 ratio remains solid at 13.0%, and the bank announced a new NCIB alongside a stable quarterly dividend of $1.71, signaling capital return acceleration. These factors point to near-term upside for TSX:BMO as volatility shifts to fundamentals and capital allocation.

Adjusted net income rose 19% to $2,859m; adjusted EPS $3.96.
Reported net income $1,750m; ROE 8.4% on goodwill charge.
CET1 ratio steady at 13.0%; YTD adjusted ROE 14.0%.
Q4 dividend remains $1.71; annual $6.84 per share.
NCIB: 3.8m shares repurchased; new NCIB up to 25m pending approvals.

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