Bank of Montreal's ROE Gap to Peers Expected to Narrow -- Market Talk

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Jan 28

1018 ET - TD Cowen turns bullish on Bank of Montreal in anticipation the lender's long-held return on equity disadvantage versus its peers narrows materially. Bank of Montreal recently updated its guidance for an ROE of 15% in the medium term to now anticipating 15% exiting 2027. TD estimates have the bank's ROE improving 3 percentage points over the next two years, versus 1.5 points for the peer group, thanks in part to stronger net interest margin expansion in the U.S., improving U.S. loan growth, improving credit-loss provisions, and material share buybacks in keeping with a 12.5% CET1 capital ratio. TD moves its stance on the shares to buy from hold and the price target to C$209 from C$184. (robb.stewart@wsj.com)

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