Profit Gain and Higher Dividend
BMO Financial Group closed fiscal 2025 with higher earnings, a fatter dividend and a still‑solid capital cushion, underscoring management’s continued focus on return on equity.
The bank reported full‑year net income of $8.73 billion, up 19% from $7.33 billion a year earlier, with earnings per share rising to $11.44 from $9.51.
Analysts surveyed by LSEG Data & Analytics had expected adjusted earnings of $3.03 per share in the fourth quarter, below the $3.28 BMO delivered.
“Fiscal 2025 was a strong year for BMO, with consistent execution and growing momentum to achieve our commitments to shareholders,” said chief executive Darryl White.
“We delivered both robust earnings growth and improved return on equity, driven by significant pre‑provision, pre‑tax earnings expansion, and sustained positive operating leverage.”
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