BMO Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

BMO has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 4.66 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.05%
Payout Ratio 38.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.74%
Consistency Lifetime 98.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.52%
Payout FCF 59.1%
Streak Years 32
Dividend Rating 73.62%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 48.5%
Total Return 5y: 128.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIB 19,893 M 20.1% 37.8%
INGA 85,101 M 6.79% 36.0%
ING 86,532 M 6.57% 32.7%
ITUB 95,710 M 12.2% 17.5%
ABN 30,367 M 6.27% 22.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAP 28,286 M 208% 83.3%
CIB 19,893 M 133% 87.2%
GGAL 8,774 M 105% 50.1%
SUPV 1,081 M 65.4% 63.5%
IBN 111,520 M 50.9% 84.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.44% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
USB
U.S. Bancorp
 4.33% Yield
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui
 3.26% Yield
NWG
Natwest
 5.11% Yield

BMO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-26 Quarterly 1.1976 2.2% 0.87%
2025-10-30 2025-10-30 2025-11-26 Quarterly 1.1715 -0.8% 0.94%
2025-07-30 2025-07-30 2025-08-26 Quarterly 1.1804 6.4% 1.06%
2025-04-29 2025-04-29 2025-05-27 Quarterly 1.1094 -1.4% 1.18%
2025-01-30 2025-01-30 2025-02-26 Quarterly 1.1246 0.9% 1.12%
2024-10-30 2024-10-30 2024-11-26 Quarterly 1.1144 -2.1% 1.22%
2024-07-30 2024-07-30 2024-08-27 Quarterly 1.1381 3.3% 1.34%
2024-04-26 2024-04-29 2024-05-28 Quarterly 1.1017 -2.4% 1.2%
2024-01-29 2024-01-30 2024-02-27 Quarterly 1.1285 6.1% 1.18%
2023-10-27 2023-10-30 2023-11-28 Quarterly 1.064 -4.3% 1.41%
2023-07-27 2023-07-28 2023-08-28 Quarterly 1.1119 5.9% 1.19%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-26 Quarterly 1.0496 -1.9% 1.19%
2023-01-27 2023-01-30 2023-02-28 Quarterly 1.0697 4.8% 1.07%
2022-10-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-28 Quarterly 1.0212 -5.6% 1.11%
2022-08-01 2022-08-02 2022-08-26 Quarterly 1.0813 4.4% 1.09%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-26 Quarterly 1.036 -2.4% 0.96%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-28 Quarterly 1.0621 23.6% 0.95%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.8594 -2.1% 0.78%
2021-08-02 2021-08-03 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.8782 3.7% 0.88%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.8469 3.3% 0.9%
2021-01-29 2021-02-01 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.8199 2.1% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-26 Quarterly 0.8027 4.7% N/A
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-08-26 Quarterly 0.7669 0.8% N/A
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.761 -5.1% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-26 Quarterly 0.8016 2.6% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.7815 -0.4% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-27 Quarterly 0.7844 5.5% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-28 Quarterly 0.7434 -2.4% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.7614 4.2% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.731 -0.9% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-28 Quarterly 0.7373 1.6% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-28 Quarterly 0.7255 -4.3% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.758 8.6% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.6982 -3.6% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-28 Quarterly 0.7244 12.3% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.6448 -4.1% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.6721 4.5% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.6433 -1.1% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-08-01 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.6504 -2.9% N/A
2016-04-28 2016-05-02 2016-05-26 Quarterly 0.6698 12.3% N/A
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.5965 -4.2% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-26 Quarterly 0.6226 -1.1% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-26 Quarterly 0.6293 -5.9% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-26 Quarterly 0.6686 5.1% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-26 Quarterly 0.6364 -8.7% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-26 Quarterly 0.6969 -2.5% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-26 Quarterly 0.715 3.2% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-01 2014-05-27 Quarterly 0.6931 2% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-26 Quarterly 0.6798 -4% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-26 Quarterly 0.7078 0% N/A

BMO Dividend FAQ

Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) is a diversified North-American financial services firm operating through four main segments: Canadian and U.S. Personal & Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management, and BMO Capital Markets. The business delivers a full suite of banking, credit, treasury, wealth-advisory, insurance, and capital-raising services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMO?

As of February 2026, BMO`s dividend yield is 4.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.66 USD by the current share price of 141.73.

Does BMO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BMO paid a dividend of 4.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-30 and the payout was 1.19762 USD.

How often does BMO pay dividends?

BMO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BMO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-30.

BMO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BMO for the next 4 payments are between 1.221 (+2.0%) and 1.267 (+5.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BMO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.19762 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of Montreal (BMO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BMO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of Montreal (BMO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BMO?

BMO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.74% per year.
Strong growth: BMO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BMO?

BMO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.52%. If you bought BMO's shares at 61.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.66 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BMO?

BMO Payout Consistency is 98.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Bank of Montreal has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BMO have a good Dividend Yield?

BMO`s 4.05% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BMO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMO is 38.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BMO?

BMO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BMO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BMO's Outstanding Shares?

Bank of Montreal's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.23% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BMO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 15, 2001 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 576,157,000
1995 518,789,000 -9.96%
1996 523,082,000 +0.83%
1997 525,503,000 +0.46%
1998 535,887,000 +1.98%
1999 534,211,000 -0.31%
2000 524,621,000 -1.8%
2001 489,499,000 -6.69%
2002 493,702,000 +0.86%
2003 515,683,000 +4.45%
2004 512,941,000 -0.53%
2005 511,600,000 -0.26%
2006 510,320,000 -0.25%
2007 505,572,000 -0.93%
2008 523,808,000 +3.61%
2009 557,311,000 +6.4%
2010 569,938,000 +2.27%
2011 651,540,000 +14.32%
2012 669,182,000 +2.71%
2013 645,679,000 -3.51%
2014 677,564,000 +4.94%
2015 644,195,000 -4.92%
2016 665,346,500 +3.28%
2017 677,900,600 +1.89%
2018 659,533,100 -2.71%
2019 640,400,000 -2.9%
2020 668,354,000 +4.37%
2021 650,100,000 -2.73%
2022 688,633,000 +5.93%
2023 720,000,000 +4.55%
2024 728,535,000 +1.19%
2025 723,267,000 -0.72%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-09 02:17