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TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

34.29
-0.20 (0.58%)
as of Jun 11, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 11, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. has faced significant challenges in the telecom sector, including competitive pressures and a recent dividend cut of 56%. Many analysts view the company as more of an income story rather than a growth story, highlighting its potential for stability and yield in a defensive portfolio. Investors have mixed opinions on whether to hold or sell the stock, with some considering it a buying opportunity due to its attractive yield of around 5-5.7%. There are ongoing concerns regarding valuation and competition, particularly against emerging players like Starlink and Freedom Mobile. While a turnaround strategy focusing on fiber and AI initiatives has been initiated, the overall outlook for BCE remains cautious as it navigates these industry hurdles.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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COMMENT
The difference between current stock price and what the Teachers’ Pension is offering is due to arbitrage. There is a 6-month wait before you get your money from the teachers.
COMMENT
Too late to buy. Disappointed in the management and board.
DON'T BUY
Doesn't think that the business can grow. Not much upside to this stock.
BUY
Bought because he needed some big caps. Nice dividend. Probably $2 or $3 above the current price. Fairly good and solid at this level.
DON'T BUY
Don't jump in at this point.
PAST TOP PICK
Then 29.91 This one was lagging behind the other telcoms. Is still holding it.
HOLD
At this juncture, he would probably hold on until there was a better handle in terms of the players that were coming at it. There are enough parties circling the assets that he would stay around for the party.
COMMENT
Took his profits a while back. There are some political issues here. Not sure how much more upside there is. If things fall apart, it could drop considerably.
HOLD
Shareholders will be finally rewarded and in 6 to 12 months, this company will be in a different format. Consider taking some profits in the $40 range and hold on to the rest to see what happens.
PAST TOP PICK
Then $27.56 The dividend growth over the last 5 years, is 1.1 percent, which is why it's been taken over.
COMMENT
Has not been a fan of management for a long time, but are now looking at the possibility of buying. Looking at the upside and down side, he feels it is probably in the investor's favour.
COMMENT
It had been on his list as a potential contrarian play. Now of course, was a possible takeover, the stock price has jumped.
COMMENT
Bonds - With the potential buyout, the balance sheet will probably be releveraged. These will trade as a high yield debt product now, but if the fundamentals are strong, you'll be able to ride it out.
SELL
This is a stock that people have been in for 5 years waiting for something to happen. All of a sudden, they've made 35%-40% in 2 weeks. His impulse would be to move on.
DON'T BUY
(Question was on preferreds.) Preferred shares in reality fixed income, almost like buying a bond. While the Common shares are going up, the exact opposite is happening on preferred shares.
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