Bank of Montreal

BMO

Market cap $90.3B

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BMO to sell 138 branches in select markets, supporting redeployment of capital and resources Plans to open 150 new branches over next five years in core markets to support long-term client and business growth TORONTO and CHICAGO , Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BMO (TSX; NYSE: BMO) today announced a strategic initiative to optimize its U.S. branch network and reinvest in markets with strong client engagement and long-term growth potential. BMO announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 138 BMO branches to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank").

BMO is likely to sell its U.S. branches, which hold $6B in deposits, as it streamlines operations following its largest deal.

Bank of Montreal (BMO) is reportedly looking to sell some of its U.S. branches, particularly in Wyoming and the Dakotas. The bank could sell the branches together or in clusters and could sell loans along with deposits, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Sept.

Bank of Montreal has recently launched a process to sell some of its U.S. branches with about $6 billion in deposits, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The bank is seeking to unload some of its U.S. branches with roughly $6 billion in deposits, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bank of Montreal is upgraded from hold to buy, citing strong fundamentals and robust liquidity despite a volatile market. BMO's valuation appears reasonable, with price supported by increasing book value, earnings, and dividends, even if trades are above historical averages. The bank's prudent loan management, asset diversification, and high liquidity position it well for macroeconomic changes and potential rate cuts.

For the longest time, shares of banks like Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) essentially marked time. But the banks caught fire in mid-2024, then broke out above prior highs across the board this year.

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO:CA ) 2025 Scotiabank Financials Summit September 3, 2025 10:40 AM EDT Company Participants Darryl White - CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Mehmed Rizvanovic - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Research Division Presentation Mehmed Rizvanovic MD & Insurance Analyst Good morning, Darryl. How are you?

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO:CA ) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference September 9, 2025 7:30 AM EDT Company Participants Tayfun Tuzun - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brian Morton - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Brian Morton Research Analyst Good morning. Welcome to day 2 of the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference.