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First Advantage raises BMO target price to $21

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP : BMO RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $21 FROM $16

Value Partners Investments Inc. reduced its stake in Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) by 92.6% in Q4, now holding 56,254 shares valued at $5.46 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, with Norges Bank acquiring a stake worth over $1 billion. BMO's stock opened at $91.11, with a market cap of $66.24 billion. The bank reported Q4 earnings of $3.04 per share, exceeding estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.1094. Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $128.40.

Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) Stock Holdings Decreased by Value Partners Investments Inc.

Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) has received an average analyst rating of "Hold" from fifteen brokerages, with eight hold ratings and seven buy ratings. The average 1-year price target is C$146.85. Recent reports include Canaccord Genuity raising its target to C$165.00 and Scotiabank lowering it to C$159.00. The stock opened at C$129.32, with a market cap of C$93.67 billion and a dividend of $1.59 scheduled for May 27th, yielding 4.92%.

Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

Spartan Fund Management Inc. acquired a new position in Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) during Q4, purchasing 14,200 shares valued at approximately $1.38 million, making it the firm's 6th largest holding. Other institutional investors also increased their stakes in BMO. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $128.40. BMO reported strong earnings, beating estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.1094 per share, yielding 4.71%.

First Advantage raises BMO target price to $21

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