For how long has Bank of Montreal been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?

Bank of Montreal has been paying dividends for 31 years, from 1994 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $74.53 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.

When was Bank of Montreal's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?

Bank of Montreal's most recent dividend payment was $1.11 per share, with an ex-dividend date of January 30, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.

What was Bank of Montreal's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?

Bank of Montreal's highest annual dividend was paid in 2022, when the company distributed $5.27 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.

How do Bank of Montreal's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?

Comparing Bank of Montreal's dividend payments, the company paid $4.31 per share in 2023 versus $4.46 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.15. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.

How much would a 10,000 investment in Bank of Montreal have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?

Over the past 10 years, Bank of Montreal has paid a total of $37.15 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $3,474.24 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

Bank of Montreal (BMO) | Dividend History & Payments | 1994 - 2025

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Bank of Montreal Dividend Key Statistics

Bank of Montreal is expected to pay $4.42 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 4.14%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 4.37%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 58.31%, indicating how much of its earnings are distributed as dividends.

Expected Annual Dividend $4.42

Expected Yield 4.14%

Last 12-Month Dividend $4.45

Current Yield 4.16%

5-Year Avg Yield 4.37%

Last 5Y Dividend $21.76

Payout Ratio 58.31%

Date Range Nov 1994 - Jan 2025

All Time Dividend $74.53

Last Ex-Dividend Date Jul 30, 2025

Bank of Montreal Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date	Amount	Yield	Stock Price
Jan 30, 2025	$1.11	1.11%	$99.59
Oct 30, 2024	$1.12	1.20%	$92.91
Jul 30, 2024	$1.12	1.37%	$81.56
Apr 26, 2024	$1.10	1.21%	$91.23
Jan 29, 2024	$1.12	1.20%	$93.47
Oct 27, 2023	$1.07	1.34%	$80.09
Jul 27, 2023	$1.11	1.25%	$89.23
Apr 27, 2023	$1.06	1.20%	$87.97
Jan 27, 2023	$1.07	1.06%	$100.64
Oct 31, 2022	$1.02	1.09%	$94.17
Aug 1, 2022	$1.08	1.09%	$98.97
Jul 29, 2022	$1.08	1.10%	$98.97
Apr 29, 2022	$1.04	1.00%	$104.62
Jan 31, 2022	$1.05	0.91%	$116.24
Oct 29, 2021	$0.86	0.77%	$110.62
Aug 2, 2021	$0.84	0.84%	$100.66
Jul 30, 2021	$0.85	0.85%	$100.66
Apr 30, 2021	$0.85	0.88%	$97.09
Jan 29, 2021	$0.83	1.09%	$76.64
Oct 30, 2020	$0.80	1.29%	$62.36
Aug 3, 2020	$0.79	1.41%	$56.22
Jul 31, 2020	$0.79	1.41%	$56.22
Apr 30, 2020	$0.75	1.54%	$49.08
Jan 31, 2020	$0.80	1.04%	$77.04
Oct 31, 2019	$0.79	1.03%	$76.08

Year	Payments	Total Amount	Avg Amount	Avg Yield
2025	1	$1.11	$1.11	1.11%
2024	4	$4.46	$1.12	4.97%
2023	4	$4.31	$1.08	4.82%
2022	5	$5.27	$1.05	5.14%
2021	5	$4.23	$0.85	4.35%
2020	5	$3.93	$0.79	6.53%
2019	4	$3.06	$0.76	4.09%
2018	4	$2.93	$0.73	3.84%
2017	4	$2.74	$0.68	3.67%
2016	5	$3.19	$0.64	5.24%
2015	5	$3.19	$0.64	5.40%
2014	4	$2.78	$0.70	4.03%
2013	4	$2.87	$0.72	4.48%
2012	4	$2.82	$0.70	4.86%
2011	4	$2.86	$0.72	4.80%
2010	4	$2.71	$0.68	4.81%
2009	4	$2.44	$0.61	6.16%
2008	4	$2.62	$0.66	5.62%
2007	4	$2.53	$0.63	4.15%
2006	4	$2.00	$0.50	3.43%
2005	4	$1.69	$0.42	3.58%
2004	4	$1.59	$0.40	3.78%
2003	4	$1.34	$0.34	4.28%
2002	4	$1.20	$0.30	5.12%
2001	4	$1.11	$0.28	4.36%
2000	4	$1.50	$0.38	7.67%
1999	4	$0.92	$0.23	4.73%
1998	4	$0.88	$0.22	3.79%
1997	4	$0.82	$0.20	4.10%
1996	4	$0.74	$0.18	5.73%
1995	4	$0.68	$0.17	6.52%
1994	1	$0.01	$0.01	0.11%

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date	Amount	Yield	Stock Price
Jan 30, 2025	$1.11	1.11%	$99.59
Oct 30, 2024	$1.12	1.20%	$92.91
Jul 30, 2024	$1.12	1.37%	$81.56
Apr 26, 2024	$1.10	1.21%	$91.23
Jan 29, 2024	$1.12	1.20%	$93.47
Oct 27, 2023	$1.07	1.34%	$80.09
Jul 27, 2023	$1.11	1.25%	$89.23
Apr 27, 2023	$1.06	1.20%	$87.97
Jan 27, 2023	$1.07	1.06%	$100.64
Oct 31, 2022	$1.02	1.09%	$94.17
Aug 1, 2022	$1.08	1.09%	$98.97
Jul 29, 2022	$1.08	1.10%	$98.97
Apr 29, 2022	$1.04	1.00%	$104.62
Jan 31, 2022	$1.05	0.91%	$116.24
Oct 29, 2021	$0.86	0.77%	$110.62
Aug 2, 2021	$0.84	0.84%	$100.66
Jul 30, 2021	$0.85	0.85%	$100.66
Apr 30, 2021	$0.85	0.88%	$97.09
Jan 29, 2021	$0.83	1.09%	$76.64
Oct 30, 2020	$0.80	1.29%	$62.36
Aug 3, 2020	$0.79	1.41%	$56.22
Jul 31, 2020	$0.79	1.41%	$56.22
Apr 30, 2020	$0.75	1.54%	$49.08
Jan 31, 2020	$0.80	1.04%	$77.04
Oct 31, 2019	$0.79	1.03%	$76.08
Jul 31, 2019	$0.78	1.08%	$72.26
Apr 30, 2019	$0.74	0.96%	$77.65
Jan 31, 2019	$0.75	1.03%	$73.06
Oct 31, 2018	$0.73	0.98%	$74.83
Jul 31, 2018	$0.73	0.93%	$78.83
Apr 30, 2018	$0.72	0.95%	$76.26
Jan 31, 2018	$0.75	1.00%	$75.64
Oct 31, 2017	$0.70	0.90%	$77.22
Jul 28, 2017	$0.72	0.96%	$74.83
Apr 27, 2017	$0.65	0.92%	$70.54
Jan 30, 2017	$0.67	0.88%	$75.98
Oct 28, 2016	$0.64	1.03%	$62.52
Jul 28, 2016	$0.66	1.05%	$62.95
Jul 27, 2016	$0.65	1.04%	$62.95
Apr 28, 2016	$0.65	1.05%	$62.38
Jan 28, 2016	$0.59	1.10%	$53.43
Oct 29, 2015	$0.62	1.08%	$57.82
Jul 30, 2015	$0.66	1.19%	$55.35
Jul 29, 2015	$0.64	1.15%	$55.35
Apr 29, 2015	$0.63	0.98%	$64.52
Jan 29, 2015	$0.64	1.04%	$62.07
Oct 30, 2014	$0.69	0.97%	$71.72
Jul 30, 2014	$0.72	1.00%	$72.24
Apr 29, 2014	$0.69	1.00%	$68.96
Jan 30, 2014	$0.68	1.09%	$62.73
Oct 30, 2013	$0.71	1.02%	$69.49
Jul 30, 2013	$0.72	1.16%	$61.84
Apr 29, 2013	$0.73	1.17%	$62.14
Jan 30, 2013	$0.71	1.14%	$62.80
Oct 31, 2012	$0.72	1.24%	$58.49
Jul 30, 2012	$0.69	1.21%	$57.26
Apr 27, 2012	$0.71	1.25%	$57.16
Jan 30, 2012	$0.70	1.18%	$59.11
Oct 28, 2011	$0.70	1.23%	$57.25
Jul 29, 2011	$0.74	1.26%	$58.81
Apr 28, 2011	$0.72	1.16%	$62.50
Jan 28, 2011	$0.70	1.18%	$59.65
Oct 28, 2010	$0.68	1.12%	$60.62
Jul 29, 2010	$0.68	1.13%	$59.95
Apr 29, 2010	$0.69	1.23%	$56.30
Jan 28, 2010	$0.66	1.35%	$48.62
Nov 4, 2009	$0.65	1.32%	$48.93
Aug 5, 2009	$0.66	1.41%	$46.54
Apr 29, 2009	$0.57	1.47%	$38.81
Feb 4, 2009	$0.56	2.33%	$24.08
Oct 29, 2008	$0.54	1.52%	$35.71
Jul 30, 2008	$0.68	1.49%	$45.79
Apr 30, 2008	$0.71	1.45%	$48.85
Jan 30, 2008	$0.69	1.24%	$56.11
Oct 31, 2007	$0.73	1.21%	$60.14
Aug 1, 2007	$0.64	1.04%	$61.31
May 2, 2007	$0.61	0.99%	$61.72
Jan 31, 2007	$0.55	0.91%	$60.76
Nov 1, 2006	$0.55	0.89%	$62.16
Aug 2, 2006	$0.55	0.97%	$56.52
May 3, 2006	$0.47	0.84%	$55.90
Feb 1, 2006	$0.43	0.73%	$58.46
Nov 2, 2005	$0.42	0.85%	$48.95
Aug 3, 2005	$0.46	0.91%	$50.35
May 4, 2005	$0.46	1.05%	$43.93
Feb 2, 2005	$0.35	0.78%	$45.47
Nov 3, 2004	$0.44	0.90%	$48.64
Aug 4, 2004	$0.40	0.98%	$40.64
May 5, 2004	$0.40	1.11%	$36.07
Feb 4, 2004	$0.35	0.81%	$43.08
Nov 7, 2003	$0.35	0.90%	$38.87
Aug 4, 2003	$0.33	1.08%	$30.51
May 5, 2003	$0.33	1.14%	$28.84
Feb 10, 2003	$0.33	1.23%	$26.93
Oct 30, 2002	$0.30	1.21%	$24.79
Jul 31, 2002	$0.30	1.28%	$23.36
May 1, 2002	$0.30	1.27%	$23.56
Jan 30, 2002	$0.30	1.36%	$22.06
Oct 31, 2001	$0.28	1.26%	$22.23
Aug 1, 2001	$0.28	1.04%	$26.82
May 2, 2001	$0.18	0.75%	$24.05
Jan 31, 2001	$0.37	1.29%	$28.71
Nov 1, 2000	$0.50	2.21%	$22.62
Aug 2, 2000	$0.50	2.26%	$22.16
May 3, 2000	$0.25	1.39%	$18.03
Feb 2, 2000	$0.25	1.63%	$15.38
Nov 3, 1999	$0.23	1.22%	$19.22
Aug 4, 1999	$0.23	1.29%	$18.25
May 5, 1999	$0.23	1.22%	$19.28
Feb 3, 1999	$0.23	1.12%	$21.00
Nov 4, 1998	$0.22	1.16%	$18.94
Aug 5, 1998	$0.22	1.03%	$21.31
May 6, 1998	$0.22	0.83%	$26.62
Feb 4, 1998	$0.22	0.85%	$25.94
Nov 5, 1997	$0.22	0.96%	$22.88
Aug 5, 1997	$0.20	1.00%	$19.91
May 5, 1997	$0.20	1.06%	$18.81
Feb 5, 1997	$0.20	1.08%	$18.44
Nov 6, 1996	$0.20	1.25%	$16.06
Aug 6, 1996	$0.18	1.49%	$12.12
May 6, 1996	$0.18	1.51%	$11.94
Feb 6, 1996	$0.18	1.57%	$11.50
Nov 6, 1995	$0.17	1.48%	$11.12
Aug 4, 1995	$0.17	1.54%	$10.69
May 3, 1995	$0.17	1.59%	$10.38
Feb 2, 1995	$0.17	1.74%	$9.50
Nov 2, 1994	$0.01	0.17%	$9.06

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year	Payments	Total Amount	Average Amount	Average Yield
2025	1	$1.11	$1.11	1.11%
2024	4	$4.46	$1.12	4.97%
2023	4	$4.31	$1.08	4.82%
2022	5	$5.27	$1.05	5.14%
2021	5	$4.23	$0.85	4.35%
2020	5	$3.93	$0.79	6.53%
2019	4	$3.06	$0.76	4.09%
2018	4	$2.93	$0.73	3.84%
2017	4	$2.74	$0.68	3.67%
2016	5	$3.19	$0.64	5.24%
2015	5	$3.19	$0.64	5.40%
2014	4	$2.78	$0.70	4.03%
2013	4	$2.87	$0.72	4.48%
2012	4	$2.82	$0.70	4.86%
2011	4	$2.86	$0.72	4.80%
2010	4	$2.71	$0.68	4.81%
2009	4	$2.44	$0.61	6.16%
2008	4	$2.62	$0.66	5.62%
2007	4	$2.53	$0.63	4.15%
2006	4	$2.00	$0.50	3.43%
2005	4	$1.69	$0.42	3.58%
2004	4	$1.59	$0.40	3.78%
2003	4	$1.34	$0.34	4.28%
2002	4	$1.20	$0.30	5.12%
2001	4	$1.11	$0.28	4.36%
2000	4	$1.50	$0.38	7.67%
1999	4	$0.92	$0.23	4.73%
1998	4	$0.88	$0.22	3.79%
1997	4	$0.82	$0.20	4.10%
1996	4	$0.74	$0.18	5.73%
1995	4	$0.68	$0.17	6.52%
1994	1	$0.01	$0.01	0.11%

Bank of Montreal & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company	Annual Rate	Current Yield	5Y Avg Yield	Payout Ratio	EX DIV. DATE
Bank of America BAC	$1.02	2.31%	2.42%	30.45%	Jun 6, 2025
Bank of America BAC.PR.S	$1.19	6.29%	-	-	May 1, 2025
Bank of Montreal BMO	$4.45	4.16%	4.37%	58.31%	Jul 30, 2025
Citigroup C	$2.21	2.89%	3.72%	34.91%	May 5, 2025
JPMorgan Chase JPM	$5.05	1.91%	2.63%	24.78%	Jul 3, 2025
Royal Bank of Canada RY	$4.09	3.21%	3.79%	46.18%	Jul 24, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Bank of Montreal been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?: Bank of Montreal has been paying dividends for 31 years, from 1994 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $74.53 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
When was Bank of Montreal's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?: Bank of Montreal's most recent dividend payment was $1.11 per share, with an ex-dividend date of January 30, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
What was Bank of Montreal's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?: Bank of Montreal's highest annual dividend was paid in 2022, when the company distributed $5.27 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
How do Bank of Montreal's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?: Comparing Bank of Montreal's dividend payments, the company paid $4.31 per share in 2023 versus $4.46 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.15. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
How much would a 10,000 investment in Bank of Montreal have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?: Over the past 10 years, Bank of Montreal has paid a total of $37.15 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $3,474.24 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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