Does Bank of Montreal Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Bank of Montreal dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Bank of Montreal (BMO) pays a dividend of $1.22 per share every quarter, $4.82 a year, a 2.88% yield at its share price of $167.07.
- Bank of Montreal (BMO) paid its last 2 regular dividends in May and August.
- The next dividend from Bank of Montreal (BMO), $1.22 per share, goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Oct 29, 2026.
- Bank of Montreal (BMO) has paid a dividend since at least 1994; SmarterDividends' records hold 125 of its dividend payments.
- At $4.82 a year per share, 100 shares of BMO pay $482.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Bank of Montreal (BMO) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 54% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Bank of Montreal Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-bank-of-montreal-pay-dividends
How much does Bank of Montreal pay?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.22 per share. That is $4.82 per share a year, a 2.88% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $482.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $288.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | $1.22 | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $1.22 | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $1.18 | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $1.15 | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $1.10 | — |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 | $1.11 | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $1.12 | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | $1.11 | — |
When does Bank of Montreal pay dividends?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) paid its last 2 regular dividends in May and August. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The BMO ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Bank of Montreal's dividend history
Bank of Montreal (BMO) has paid a dividend since at least 1994, and SmarterDividends' records hold 125 payments.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2015, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full BMO dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Bank of Montreal pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Bank of Montreal (BMO) pays a dividend of $1.22 per share every quarter, $4.82 a year, a 2.88% yield at its share price of $167.07.
How much is Bank of Montreal's dividend?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) pays $1.22 per share each payment, $4.82 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.44 per share in total.
How often does Bank of Montreal pay dividends?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) pays every quarter, most recently in May and August.
When is Bank of Montreal's next dividend?
The next dividend from Bank of Montreal (BMO), $1.22 per share, goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Oct 29, 2026.
What is Bank of Montreal's dividend yield?
2.88% as of Oct 19, 2026: $4.82 a year in dividends divided by the $167.07 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of BMO pay?
About $482.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $121.80, at Bank of Montreal's current dividend rate.
Has Bank of Montreal ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Bank of Montreal's annual dividend, most recently in 2015. It has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years since.
How long has Bank of Montreal paid dividends?
Since at least 1994, the start of Bank of Montreal's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 125 payments.
When do I need to buy BMO to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Oct 29, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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