Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) sets $1.71 Q4 dividend date

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share on its paid-up common shares for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, unchanged from the prior quarter. The common share dividend is payable on November 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026.

The Board also declared dividends on Class B Preferred Shares Series 44, 50 and 52, with payments on November 25–26, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026. All declared common and preferred share dividends are designated as “eligible” dividends for Canadian tax purposes. Common shareholders may reinvest cash dividends in additional BMO common shares through the Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, with shares purchased on the open market without a discount until further notice.

Filing Explained

As a Form 6-K, this report furnishes BMO’s interim dividend announcement and states that the report and its exhibit are incorporated by reference into the company’s effective SEC registration statements, extending the filing’s legal use beyond the announcement itself.

Key Figures

Quarterly common share dividend: $1.71 per share Common dividend payment date: November 26, 2026 Record date for dividends: October 30, 2026 +3 more

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Quarterly common share dividend $1.71 per share Declared for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, unchanged from the prior quarter

Common dividend payment date November 26, 2026 Payable date for the Q4 2026 common share dividend

Record date for dividends October 30, 2026 Record date for common and preferred share dividends

Series 44 preferred dividend payment date November 25, 2026 Payment date for Class B Preferred Shares Series 44 dividend

Series 50 and 52 preferred dividend payment date November 26, 2026 Payment date for Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and 52 dividends

DRIP enrollment deadline November 3, 2026 Deadline for registered shareholders’ Enrolment Forms to participate in the Plan for this dividend

Key Terms

eligible dividends, Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, beneficial or non-registered holders, transfer agent

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eligible dividends financial

"The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as “eligible” dividends"

Eligible dividends are a type of corporate payout that carries a stronger tax benefit for individual shareholders because they come from profits that were taxed at higher corporate rates. Think of them like a higher-value coupon: investors receive cash and, when filing taxes, get a bigger credit that reduces the amount of tax owed on that income. That matters to investors because the after-tax amount they actually keep can be noticeably higher than for other kinds of dividends, affecting yield comparisons and portfolio income planning.

Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan financial

"in accordance with the Bank’s Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan"

beneficial or non-registered holders financial

"Beneficial or non-registered holders must contact their financial institution or broker"

transfer agent financial

"Enrolment Forms must be received by the Bank’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada"

A transfer agent is a financial service that keeps the official record of who owns a company's shares, handles the buying and selling of those shares on paper or electronically, and issues or cancels stock certificates. Think of it as the company’s records keeper and mailroom combined—investors rely on it to make sure dividends, shareholder mailings, ownership changes, and proxy voting are processed accurately and securely, which protects ownership rights and helps prevent errors or fraud.

FAQ

What quarterly dividend did BMO (BMO) declare on its common shares?

Bank of Montreal declared a quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share on its paid-up common shares for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, which the company states is unchanged from the prior quarter.

When will BMO (BMO) pay the Q4 2026 common share dividend and what is the record date?

The common share dividend of $1.71 per share will be payable on November 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026.

What dividends did BMO (BMO) declare on its preferred shares and when are they payable?

Bank of Montreal declared dividends on Class B Preferred Shares Series 44, 50 and 52. The Series 44 dividend is payable on November 25, 2026, and the Series 50 and 52 dividends are payable on November 26, 2026, all to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026.

How are BMO (BMO) dividends treated for Canadian tax purposes?

Bank of Montreal states that the declared dividends on its common and preferred shares are designated as “eligible” dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and similar provincial and territorial legislation.

Does BMO (BMO) offer a dividend reinvestment plan for its common shareholders?

Yes. Common shareholders may elect to have cash dividends reinvested in additional BMO common shares under the Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, with shares purchased on the open market without a discount until further notice.

What is the deadline to enroll in BMO’s (BMO) dividend reinvestment plan for this dividend?

Registered shareholders must ensure Enrolment Forms are received by Computershare Trust Company of Canada by the close of business on November 3, 2026 to participate in the Plan for this dividend.

Are all BMO preferred share series listed on stock exchanges?

No. Bank of Montreal notes that its Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and 52 are not listed on any stock exchanges.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: August, 2026 Commission File Number: 001-13354

BANK OF MONTREAL

(Name of Registrant)

100 King Street West
1 First Canadian Place		129 rue Saint-Jacques
Toronto, Ontario		Montreal, Quebec
Canada, M5X 1A1		Canada, H2Y 1L6
(Executive Offices)		(Head Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

The information contained in this Form 6-K and any exhibits hereto shall be deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) solely for purposes of incorporation by reference into and as part of the following registration statements of the registrant on file with and declared effective by the SEC:

1. Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-214934

2. Registration Statement – Form F-3 – File No. 333-285508

3. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-191591

4. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-180968

5. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177579

6. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-177568

7. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-176479

8. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175413

9. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-175412

10. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-113096

11. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-14260

12. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 33-92112

13. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-207739

14. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-237522

15. Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-276007

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release – BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				BANK OF MONTREAL
				By:		/s/ Rahul Nalgirkar
				Name:		Rahul Nalgirkar
				Title:		Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 25, 2026				By:		/s/ Pascale Elharrar
				Name:		Pascale Elharrar
				Title:		Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends

TORONTO, August 25, 2026 – Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share on paid-up common shares of Bank of Montreal for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, unchanged from the prior quarter.

The Board of Directors also declared dividends of:

• $0.426 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 44.

• $36.865 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 50⁽¹⁾; and

• $35.285 per share on paid-up Class B Preferred Shares Series 52⁽¹⁾.

The dividend on the common shares is payable on November 26, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026. The dividend on Class B Preferred Shares Series 44 is payable on November 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026. The dividends on Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and Series 52 are payable on November 26, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026.

The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as “eligible” dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation.

Common shareholders may elect to have their cash dividends reinvested in common shares of the Bank in accordance with the Bank’s Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “Plan”). Such additional common shares will be purchased on the open market without a discount until further notice.

For registered shareholders who wish to participate in the Plan, Enrolment Forms must be received by the Bank’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, by the close of business on November 3, 2026. Beneficial or non-registered holders must contact their financial institution or broker well in advance of the above date for instructions on how to participate.

More information about the Plan and how to enroll can be found at:

http://www.bmo.com/home/about/banking/investor-relations/shareholder-information/dividend-reinvestment-plan

⁽¹⁾ The Class B Preferred Shares Series 50 and 52 are not listed on any stock exchanges.

For News Media Enquiries:

John Fenton, Toronto, john.fenton@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996

For Investor Relations Enquiries:

Bill Anderson, Toronto, bill2.anderson@bmo.com, (416) 867-7834

Internet: www.bmo.com X: @BMOmedia

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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