Bank of Montreal (BMO) is among 15 Global Dividend Stocks to Diversify Your Portfolio. TD Securities raised BMO’s price target to C$184 and maintained a Hold rating. BMO reported higher Q4 profit due to increased dealmaking and stronger equity markets. The bank’s capital markets unit saw significant growth.

Loan growth is challenged by US trade policy uncertainty, prompting BMO to focus on fee-based businesses. Profit at BMO’s capital markets unit doubled to C$521 million, driven by increased revenue from global market activity. Provision for credit losses decreased, indicating improved credit quality.

Steve Thom, head of global credit trading at BMO, will retire. BMO is restructuring its capital markets division through new appointments and job cuts. The bank’s annual report shows the unit generated C$2 billion in earnings on C$7.5 billion in revenue during fiscal 2025.

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