TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.20
+0.12 (0.40%)
as of Jul 27, 2026, 1:53:08 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 44 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. is viewed as a mixed investment opportunity among analysts, with a strong emphasis on its stable dividend yield and defensive characteristics. The recent dividend cut has made the payout ratio more sustainable, allowing better allocation of funds towards growth initiatives, particularly in AI and data center operations. However, analysts acknowledge significant competitive pressures from companies like Starlink and increasing competition in the wireless market, which complicate growth prospects. Many experts regard BCE as a defensive play primarily offering income rather than capital appreciation, indicating caution in the face of slow earnings growth and mounting competition. Overall, while BCE has made strategic moves to strengthen its core business and diversify, the current market environment makes it less appealing for growth-oriented investors.

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Cautious
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Fair Value
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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.
COMMENT
Doesn't think there's a lot of downside risk. Not sure he would pay up to buy a put option to hedge the position. The options on BCE are more expensive than they used to be. He would write a call option for $40.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 3007. Up 23%.) Had picked it because of the sector and it had a fantastic dividend. Pretty good support, but would be a little cautious at $34.
BUY
If you buy the stock today, you probably have pretty good floor beneath you. A safe place to put your money.
SELL
Not a good business because phone lines are declining due to voice over internet.
DON'T BUY
A hard company to like. Keeps on deviating.
HOLD
Expect there to be a bidding war. Look for it to go for the $40-$41 level.
HOLD
Expect there will be a deal and it will be north of $40.
HOLD
It’s pretty clear there are some pretty serious parties looking at buying this company. Not a stock he would add to right now. There is down side as well as upside.
COMMENT
Stock is in play and will definitely get taken out. Will be back on the market in 4-5 years time once it's lost its 25%-35% of local land line business.
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