STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$5.96
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$4.54
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
6.87%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
3.21%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 26, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Oct 30, 2025
4.36 %
57.77
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | 1.63 | Oct 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | 1.63 | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 1.59 | Apr 29, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| Dec 05, 2024 | 1.59 | Jan 30, 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1.55 | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| May 29, 2024 | 1.55 | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.51 | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| Dec 01, 2023 | 1.51 | Jan 29, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 1.47 | Oct 27, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.47 | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 1.43 | Apr 27, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| Dec 01, 2022 | 1.43 | Jan 27, 2023 | Jan 30, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 1.39 | Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 01, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| May 25, 2022 | 1.39 | Aug 01, 2022 | Aug 02, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Mar 01, 2022 | 1.33 | Apr 29, 2022 | May 02, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| Dec 03, 2021 | 1.33 | Jan 31, 2022 | Feb 01, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 1.06 | Oct 29, 2021 | Nov 01, 2021 | Nov 26, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2001 | 2:1 | -1.48% | -1.02% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bank of Montreal (BMO) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Bank of Montreal is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is BMO's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. BMO's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 6.87.
When did BMO last pay a dividend?
BMO last paid dividends on 2025-11-26, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-10-30.
When was the last time BMO stock split?
BMO stock split took place on 15-03-2001.
How did BMO's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Mar 15, 2001, when Bank of Montreal went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 BMO share(s).