Bank of Montreal: Higher Credit Risks And A Higher Dividend
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Bank of Montreal (BMO) is experiencing strong business growth with a 10% increase in net interest income due to higher margins and loan demand. However, rising credit loss provisions are pressuring profits, leading to a cautious outlook. Despite a dividend increase and share buyback authorization, the current share price seems too high to recommend buying.
December 05, 2024 | 7:45 pm
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Bank of Montreal's net interest income grew by 10% due to higher margins and loan demand, but rising credit loss provisions are pressuring profits. Despite a dividend increase and share buyback, the current share price seems too high to recommend buying.
The increase in net interest income is positive, but the rising credit loss provisions are a significant concern, impacting profitability. The dividend increase and share buyback are positive signals, but the high current share price suggests limited upside potential, leading to a cautious outlook.
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