BMO Dividend History & Yield
Bank of Montreal · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $1.218 | $121.80 | Declared |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $1.218 | $121.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 (in 235 days) | May 16, 2027 | $1.218 | $121.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 (in 327 days) | Aug 16, 2027 | $1.218 | $121.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BMO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.872 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BMO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 247 | $43,116 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,232 | $215,579 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,464 | $431,158 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.78%. $10,000 in BMO would currently pay about $278 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BMO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | — | $1.218 | -0.2% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | — | $1.221 | +3.2% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | — | $1.183 | +2.9% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | $1.15 | +4.3% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | — | $1.103 | -1.0% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | — | $1.114 | -0.4% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | — | $1.119 | +1.2% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | — | $1.106 | -1.5% |
| Jan 29, 2024 | — | $1.123 | +5.6% |
| Oct 27, 2023 | — | $1.063 | -4.5% |
| Jul 27, 2023 | — | $1.113 | +6.1% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | — | $1.049 | -2.2% |
| Jan 27, 2023 | — | $1.073 | +5.0% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | — | $1.022 | -5.8% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | — | $1.085 | +4.4% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | — | $1.039 | -0.3% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | — | $1.042 | +21.3% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | — | $0.859 | +0.8% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | — | $0.852 | -1.3% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | — | $0.863 | +4.4% |
| Jan 29, 2021 | — | $0.827 | +3.9% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | — | $0.796 | +0.8% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | — | $0.79 | +3.4% |
| Apr 30, 2020 | — | $0.764 | -4.7% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | — | $0.802 | +2.4% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | — | $0.783 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2019 | — | $0.783 | +5.4% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | — | $0.743 | -2.4% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | — | $0.761 | +4.0% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | — | $0.732 | +1.0% |
| Apr 30, 2018 | — | $0.725 | -3.8% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | — | $0.754 | +7.6% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | — | $0.701 | -2.2% |
| Jul 28, 2017 | — | $0.717 | +11.0% |
| Apr 27, 2017 | — | $0.646 | -3.4% |
| Jan 30, 2017 | — | $0.669 | +4.2% |
| Oct 28, 2016 | — | $0.642 | -1.5% |
| Jul 27, 2016 | — | $0.652 | -2.2% |
| Apr 28, 2016 | — | $0.667 | +11.9% |
| Jan 28, 2016 | — | $0.596 | -4.2% |
| Oct 29, 2015 | — | $0.622 | -2.0% |
| Jul 29, 2015 | — | $0.635 | -4.5% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | — | $0.665 | +4.2% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | — | $0.638 | -8.6% |
| Oct 30, 2014 | — | $0.698 | -2.9% |
| Jul 30, 2014 | — | $0.719 | +4.4% |
| Apr 29, 2014 | — | $0.689 | +1.3% |
| Jan 30, 2014 | — | $0.68 | -3.8% |
| Oct 30, 2013 | — | $0.707 | -1.9% |
| Jul 30, 2013 | — | $0.721 | -1.0% |
| Apr 29, 2013 | — | $0.728 | +0.6% |
| Jan 30, 2013 | — | $0.724 | +0.3% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | — | $0.722 | +3.9% |
| Jul 30, 2012 | — | $0.695 | -2.5% |
| Apr 27, 2012 | — | $0.713 | +1.9% |
| Jan 30, 2012 | — | $0.70 | -0.4% |
| Oct 28, 2011 | — | $0.703 | -4.9% |
| Jul 29, 2011 | — | $0.739 | +1.9% |
| Apr 28, 2011 | — | $0.725 | +3.1% |
| Jan 28, 2011 | — | $0.703 | +3.4% |
| Oct 28, 2010 | — | $0.68 | +0.1% |
| Jul 29, 2010 | — | $0.679 | -1.6% |
| Apr 29, 2010 | — | $0.69 | +4.9% |
| Jan 28, 2010 | — | $0.658 | +1.9% |
| Nov 4, 2009 | — | $0.646 | -1.4% |
| Aug 5, 2009 | — | $0.655 | +14.5% |
| Apr 29, 2009 | — | $0.572 | +2.0% |
| Feb 4, 2009 | — | $0.561 | +3.3% |
| Oct 29, 2008 | — | $0.543 | -20.5% |
| Jul 30, 2008 | — | $0.683 | -3.5% |
| Apr 30, 2008 | — | $0.708 | +1.9% |
| Jan 30, 2008 | — | $0.695 | -4.5% |
| Oct 31, 2007 | — | $0.728 | +13.7% |
| Aug 1, 2007 | — | $0.64 | +5.1% |
| May 2, 2007 | — | $0.609 | +10.5% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | — | $0.551 | -0.5% |
| Nov 1, 2006 | — | $0.554 | +1.1% |
| Aug 2, 2006 | — | $0.548 | +17.1% |
| May 3, 2006 | — | $0.468 | +9.9% |
| Feb 1, 2006 | — | $0.426 | +2.4% |
| Nov 2, 2005 | — | $0.416 | -9.6% |
| Aug 3, 2005 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2005 | — | $0.46 | +29.6% |
| Feb 2, 2005 | — | $0.355 | -19.3% |
| Nov 3, 2004 | — | $0.44 | +10.0% |
| Aug 4, 2004 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2004 | — | $0.40 | +14.3% |
| Feb 4, 2004 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2003 | — | $0.35 | +6.1% |
| Aug 4, 2003 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2003 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2003 | — | $0.33 | +10.0% |
| Oct 30, 2002 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2002 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2002 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2002 | — | $0.30 | +7.1% |
| Oct 31, 2001 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2001 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| May 2, 2001 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2001 | — | $0.28 | +12.0% |
| Nov 1, 2000 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 2, 2000 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2000 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2000 | — | $0.25 | +6.4% |
| Nov 3, 1999 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 1999 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 1999 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 1999 | — | $0.235 | +6.8% |
| Nov 4, 1998 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 1998 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 1998 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 1998 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 1997 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Aug 5, 1997 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 1997 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 1997 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 6, 1996 | — | $0.20 | +11.1% |
| Aug 6, 1996 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 1996 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 1996 | — | $0.18 | +9.1% |
| Nov 6, 1995 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 1995 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 1995 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 1995 | — | $0.165 | +1000.0% |
| Nov 2, 1994 | — | $0.015 | — |
BMO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BMO's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BMO scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Bank of Montreal
Bank of Montreal provides diversified financial services primarily in North America. It operates through Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking; U.S. Banking; Wealth Management; and Capital Markets segments. The company offers checking accounts, savings, money markets and certificates of deposits, debit cards, overdrafts, digital banking, credit cards, loans, mortgages, investment and retirement options, and other banking services; and commercial banking products and services comprise various of financing options and treasury and payment solutions, as well as risk management products.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Diversified. First dividend on our records: Nov 2, 1994. 125 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BMO dividend FAQ
When is BMO's next ex-dividend date?
BMO's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.218 per share, expected on Nov 26, 2026.
How often does BMO pay dividends?
BMO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.218 per share with an ex-date of Jul 30, 2026.
What is BMO's dividend yield?
BMO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.39%, based on $2.439 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $175.05. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.872 per share, is 2.78%.
How much does BMO pay per share?
BMO pays about $1.218 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.872 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $487.20 a year.
Has BMO grown or cut its dividend?
BMO has raised its annual dividend for 10 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 6.1% a year (-46.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BMO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.78%, you would need about 247 shares of BMO (roughly $43,116 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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