Analysts Weigh in on Bank Of Montreal (BMO) and Ares Management (ARES)

Financial sector analysts have weighed in on Bank Of Montreal (BMO) and Ares Management (ARES), issuing new ratings and price targets. Jefferies analyst John Aiken maintained a Hold rating on BMO, setting a price target of C$227.00, but this is lower than the current consensus average of $188.58, representing an 8.9% upside.

Aiken has a 2-star analyst reputation with an average return of 0.6% and a 51.0% success rate. He covers stocks in the Financial sector, including Canadian Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, and Toronto Dominion Bank.

In contrast, Ares Management received a glowing review from Oppenheimer's Chris Kotowski, who maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $162.00, surpassing the current consensus average of $150.83, representing a 6.3% upside.

Kotowski is a highly regarded analyst with a 5-star reputation and an impressive track record of 16.5% returns and a 69.7% success rate. He focuses on Financial sector stocks like Victory Capital Holdings, Goldman Sachs Group, and Ridgepost Capital.