Bank of Montreal (BMO) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (BMO) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 5.94%
Dividends per Share 12m 7.79
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.00%
Overall Dividend Rating 77.36%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.76%
Payout Ratio 62.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 66.6%
Total Return 12m: 8.80%
#60 in Group
Total Return 5y: 160.31%
#45 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
BMO 70,459m 5.94% 14.8%
CIB 10,163m 18.4% 41.7%
ABN 17,874m 12.9% 46.7%
BMA 5,979m 7.40% 40.5%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
BMO 70,459m 4.0% 62.2%
BCP 7,374m 157% 17.6%
CM 54,128m 122% 48.0%
IBN 110,511m 45.0% 15.0%

BMO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-29 2025-05-27 1.59
2025-01-30 2025-01-30 2025-02-26 Quarterly 1.59 2.6% 1.1%
2024-10-30 2024-10-30 2024-11-26 Quarterly 1.55 1.22%
2024-07-30 2024-07-30 2024-08-27 Quarterly 1.55 2.6% 1.32%
2024-04-26 2024-04-29 2024-05-28 Quarterly 1.51 1.21%
2024-01-29 2024-01-30 2024-02-27 Quarterly 1.51 2.7% 1.18%
2023-10-27 2023-10-30 2023-11-28 Quarterly 1.47 1.4%
2023-07-27 2023-07-28 2023-08-28 Quarterly 1.47 2.8% 1.2%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-26 Quarterly 1.43 1.19%
2023-01-27 2023-01-30 2023-02-28 Quarterly 1.43 2.9% 1.07%
2022-10-31 2022-11-28 2022-11-28 Quarterly 1.39 28.3% 1.1%
2022-08-01 2022-08-02 2022-08-26 Quarterly 1.0832 -22.1%
2022-07-29 2022-08-02 2022-08-26 Quarterly 1.39 4.5% 1.09%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-26 Quarterly 1.33 0.96%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-28 Quarterly 1.33 25.5% 0.93%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-26 Quarterly 1.06 25% 0.77%
2021-08-02 2021-08-03 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.8479 -20%
2021-07-30 2021-08-26 2021-08-26 Quarterly 1.06 0.85%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-26 Quarterly 1.06 0.92%
2021-01-29 2021-02-01 2021-02-26 Quarterly 1.06 1.1%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-26 Quarterly 1.06 34.1% 1.33%
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-08-26 Quarterly 0.7906 -25.4%
2020-07-31 2020-08-04 2020-08-26 Quarterly 1.06 1.43%
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-26 Quarterly 1.06 1.45%
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-26 Quarterly 1.06 2.9%
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-26 Quarterly 1.03
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-27 Quarterly 1.03 3%
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-28 Quarterly 1
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-26 Quarterly 1 4.2%
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.96
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-28 Quarterly 0.96 3.2%
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-28 Quarterly 0.93
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.93 3.3%
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.9
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-28 Quarterly 0.9 2.3%
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.88
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.88 2.3%
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.86 179.9%
2016-09-16 0.3073 -64.3%
2016-07-27 2016-08-01 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.86

BMO Dividend FAQ

Does BMO pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, BMO paid a dividend of 7.79 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-29.

What is the Dividend Yield of BMO?

As of April 2025, BMO`s dividend yield is 5.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.79M CAD by the current share price of 137.42.

How often does BMO pay dividends?

BMO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), BMO has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BMO?

The next ex-dividend date for Bank of Montreal (BMO) is 2025-04-29.

What is the Dividend Growth of BMO?

BMO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.00M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BMO?

BMO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.8M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Bank of Montreal five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (7.79M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (52.79):

What is the Payout Consistency of BMO?

BMO Payout Consistency is 66.6%.
Unstable: Bank of Montreal has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does BMO have a good Dividend Yield?

BMO`s 5.94% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BMO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BMO is 62.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of BMO?

BMO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 77.36%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

BMO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BMO`s Outstanding Shares?

Bank of Montreal`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.79% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Bank of Montreal ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2001-03-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 576,157,200
1995 518,789,000 -9.96%
1996 523,082,000 +0.83%
1997 525,503,400 +0.46%
1998 535,887,300 +1.98%
1999 534,210,800 -0.31%
2000 524,620,600 -1.8%
2001 489,498,800 -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 669,182,400 +2.71%
2013 663,125,000 -0.91%
2014 677,564,100 +2.18%
2015 659,016,400 -2.74%
2016 665,346,500 +0.96%
2017 677,900,600 +1.89%
2018 659,533,100 -2.71%
2019 670,786,500 +1.71%
2020 668,354,400 -0.36%
2021 668,421,100 +0.01%
2022 677,500,000 +1.36%
2023 720,000,000 +6.27%
2024 730,192,000 +1.42%