Bank of Montreal Can Boosts Stake in Moody's Corporation

The Canadian bank increased its ownership in the business services provider by 7.2% in the third quarter.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:27am

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Bank of Montreal Can, a Canadian financial institution, has increased its stake in Moody's Corporation, a leading provider of credit ratings and research, by 7.2% in the third quarter of the year. The bank now owns approximately 141,224 shares of Moody's stock, valued at around $67.29 million as of the most recent SEC filing.

Why it matters

This move by Bank of Montreal Can signals the bank's confidence in Moody's business and its outlook. As a major institutional investor, Bank of Montreal Can's increased stake could influence other investors and impact Moody's stock price and market position.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Bank of Montreal Can acquired an additional 9,473 shares of Moody's stock during the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to 141,224 shares. This represents approximately 0.08% of Moody's outstanding shares. The bank's increased stake in Moody's comes as the company has seen its stock price fluctuate in recent months, with shares trading between $378.71 and $546.88 over the past 52 weeks.

  • Bank of Montreal Can filed the SEC report detailing its increased stake in Moody's on March 13, 2026.

The players

Bank of Montreal Can

A Canadian multinational financial services company and one of the largest banks in North America.

Moody's Corporation

A global provider of credit ratings, research, data, and analytics that support financial decision-making and transparency in capital markets.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to closely monitor and analyze the performance of companies like Moody's as the financial landscape evolves.”

— Robert Jenkins, Head of Research, Bank of Montreal Can (Bank of Montreal Can internal communication)

What’s next

Bank of Montreal Can's increased stake in Moody's is likely to be closely watched by other investors and analysts in the coming months, as it could signal the bank's confidence in Moody's long-term growth prospects.

The takeaway

Bank of Montreal Can's decision to boost its ownership in Moody's Corporation underscores the Canadian bank's belief in the business services provider's continued success and potential for future growth. This move highlights the importance of major institutional investors in shaping the trajectory of publicly traded companies.