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Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO, NYSE: BMO) announced its intention to launch a new normal course issuer bid to repurchase for cancellation up to 25 million common shares, subject to approvals from OSFI and the TSX.
The proposed bid would run from on or around September 8, 2026 to September 7, 2027, unless terminated earlier, and covers about 3.6% of BMO’s public float as of July 31, 2026. Purchases may be made through the TSX, other designated exchanges, alternative Canadian trading systems, or other permitted means, generally at market price, with exemptions allowing discounted private or block purchases. BMO said the program is intended to provide additional flexibility in managing its capital position. As of July 31, 2026, BMO had 697,146,398 common shares issued and outstanding and a public float of 696,863,163 common shares. The current normal course issuer bid remains in effect until September 4, 2026.
Bank of Montreal (TSX/NYSE: BMO) declared a quarterly common share dividend of $1.71 per share for Q4 fiscal 2026, unchanged from the prior quarter, payable November 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026.
The Board also declared dividends of $0.426 on Class B Series 44, $36.865 on Class B Series 50, and $35.285 on Class B Series 52, with late November payment dates. All are designated as eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes, and common shareholders may reinvest dividends through BMO's Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan.
BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO, NYSE:BMO) reported third quarter 2026 net income of $1,750 million, down 25% year over year, and EPS of $2.38, with reported ROE of 8.4%. Results were reduced by a $962 million after-tax goodwill-related charge from the announced sale of the Transportation and Vendor Finance businesses. Adjusted net income rose 19% to $2,859 million and adjusted EPS increased 22% to $3.96, with adjusted ROE of 14.0%. Provision for credit losses fell to $722 million from $797 million, and the CET1 capital ratio was 13.0%. All operating segments delivered higher adjusted earnings, including strong growth in Capital Markets. BMO declared a Q4 2026 dividend of $1.71 per common share and repurchased 3.8 million shares in the quarter, and intends to establish a new NCIB for up to 25 million shares, subject to regulatory and exchange approvals.
BMO (TSX/NYSE:BMO), in partnership with REX Shares, launched four MicroSectors ETNs providing 3× leveraged long and -3× short daily exposure to high-yield and investment-grade U.S. corporate bond ETFs HYG and LQD. The HYGU, HYGD, LQDU and LQDD ETNs, due July 31, 2046, will begin trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange tomorrow.
The HYGU and HYGD ETNs track the VettaFi High Yield Corporate Bond Fund-Tracking Index (VHYGF), while LQDU and LQDD track the VettaFi Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund-Tracking Index (VLQDF). According to BMO, these are the first U.S.-listed 3× leveraged long and short products on HYG and LQD and are designed strictly as daily trading tools for sophisticated investors, with high volatility, path dependency and the potential for rapid, significant losses.
BMO (NYSE:BMO) and REX Shares launched MicroSectors™ 3× Long Semiconductor ETNs (ticker SMHU) and -3× Short Semiconductor ETNs (ticker SMHD), both due July 31, 2046, issued by BMO and trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
Each ETN offers sophisticated investors 3× daily leveraged long or short exposure, before fees and leverage reset effects, to the VettaFi Semiconductor Fund-Tracking Index (SEMIS), which tracks the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. The Daily Investor Fee is waived through January 31, 2027, then charged at 0.70% per annum. The ETNs are senior unsecured obligations of BMO, intended as short-term trading tools, carry high volatility and risk of significant losses, and are not suitable for buy-and-hold investors.
BMO (NYSE:BMO) agreed to acquire the Australia-based capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group, a metals and mining-focused equity, M&A and advisory firm. Euroz Hartleys' private wealth arm will stay independent under a strategic alliance. Closing is expected in Q4 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
About 40 Euroz Hartleys team members are expected to join BMO, expanding its global metals and mining platform across North America, Europe and Australia.
BMO (BMO) was named Best Commercial Bank in Canada for the 12th straight year and Best Commercial Bank in the U.S. for the 4th year in a row by World Finance Magazine’s 2026 Banking Awards.
The recognition highlights client focus, innovation and operational excellence in BMO’s commercial banking businesses.
BMO (BMO) was named Best Bank in North America, Best Bank in the Western U.S. and Best Bank for Transaction Banking in North America by Global Finance. The recognition highlights BMO's North American platform, treasury management, and investment in AI, digital innovation and client experience.
BMO reports AI adoption exceeding 96% across employees and intelligent agents, embedding AI in client engagement, risk management and operations.
BMO (NYSE:BMO) economists estimate the 2026 global soccer tournament could add up to US$81 billion to U.S. quarterly GDP. The U.S. is projected to capture roughly four fifths of fan spending, with tourism-related outlays of US$22–$76 billion plus US$1–$5 billion from higher domestic consumption.
BMO expects the event to lift U.S. annualized GDP growth by 0.1–0.3 percentage points in Q2–Q3 2026, mainly benefiting hotels, airlines, restaurants and entertainment, alongside a modest temporary employment boost. BMO also highlights its long-term investments in North American soccer and community programs.
BMO (NYSE:BMO), with REX Shares, launched MicroSectors™ 3× Long AI ETNs (AIQU) and -3× Short AI ETNs (AIQD), due May 30, 2046, set to trade on NYSE Arca.
They provide 3× daily long or short exposure to the BITA AI Leaders Select NTR US Index, target sophisticated traders, are not buy-and-hold products, and carry BMO credit risk.