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StocksMedium•25 February 2026•

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BMO Financial Group Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth; Net Income Up 16%

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Key Facts

1Bank of Montreal (BMO) reported net income of $2,489 million for Q1 2026, a 16% increase from the previous year.

BMO Financial Group (Bank of Montreal) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net income of $2,489 million. This figure represents a significant 16% increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting robust operational performance. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $3.48, comfortably exceeding the $3.04 recorded in the prior year. A key driver of this growth was the substantial reduction in provisions for credit losses (PCL), which fell to $746 million from $1,011 million. In addition to the strong earnings, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per common share. The dividend remains unchanged from the previous quarter, maintaining consistent returns for shareholders amid improving financial indicators.