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BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.55
-1.09 (3.45%)
as of Jun 30, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. has undergone significant changes recently, including a 56% dividend cut to reinvest in growth, particularly in AI and data centre infrastructure. While the dividend remains appealing for income-focused investors, many analysts express concerns about stock appreciation potential due to intense price competition within the telecom industry and pressures from new entrants like Freedom Mobile and Quebecor. Although BCE is noted as a key player among Canadian telcos, opinions diverge on its growth trajectory, with some seeing potential long-term benefits from its strategic shifts, while others believe the company's core business faces ongoing headwinds. The sentiment towards BCE suggests it is viewed more as a defensive income investment rather than a growth opportunity, leaving investors split on whether it represents a buying opportunity or a risk in the current market environment.

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HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 18, 2006
Doing an interesting job of turning around the operation. There is erosion in their long-distance and some of their local business. The real growth driver is Bell Mobility. Yield is just below 5%. Not a growth stock.
Photo of Robert FloydRobert Floyd
Owned
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$27.48

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 14, 2006
At 12.2 X this year's earnings and with the yield of almost 5%, it represents an interesting defensive play in this uncertain market.
Photo of Peter BriegerPeter Brieger
Owned
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$26.83

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 14, 2006
(A Top Pick Sept 26/05. Down 15.5%.) Fundamentals are there and management is focusing the company properly. Still feels the valuation is compelling. Dividend yield is very attractive. Could be dead money, but that could be a win in this market.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$26.83

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 09, 2006
Has been under a lot of pressure because of landlines relative to the growth of wireless. Yield is just over 5%. 12.2 X earnings. Thinks there could be some interesting things regarding landlines so is giving it the benefit of the doubt. Good defensive stock.
Photo of Peter BriegerPeter Brieger
Owned
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$26.93

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 03, 2006
Wouldn't be his favourite in the telecom space. Prefers Telus (T-T) which is more exposed to wireless.
Photo of Ian NakamotoIan Nakamoto
No
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$25.85

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 02, 2006
Model price is $23.83 which is a 7.6% negative differential.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$25.64

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 31, 2006
He is looking for safe stocks where they can’t get into any trouble. Has the potential to be up 10/15%. Generating cash. Likes the management.
Photo of John ZechnerJohn Zechner
Owned
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$25.81

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 27, 2006
Shedding its lower growth businesses with a goal of becoming a higher growth business in wireless, Internet and satellite. Street doesn't seem to believe it. Currently trading on the yield of the dividend. If you want yield, he would prefer Bell Aliant (BA.UN-T).
Photo of David BaskinDavid Baskin
Owned
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$26.15

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 26, 2006
Not very inspiring. In a serial restructuring. Company is really levered to wall telephone services. That business is shrinking. Prefers Telus (T-T) were you have over half the company levered towards wireless. As a pure income play, it's not bad, but no growth.
Photo of Fred PynnFred Pynn
No
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$25.98

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 25, 2006
Ranks 443 which is just below half. Earnings expected to shrink from $2.19 to $2.03 in 06 and up to $2.08 in 07.
Photo of Robert McWhirterRobert McWhirter
No
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$25.63

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 24, 2006
Surprised by its weakness. At a good level.
Photo of Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTALarry Berman CFA, CMT, CTA
No
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$25.99

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 20, 2006
Trust was spun out. Had been hoping that this would have given more of a boost to the stock than what it did. Facing a lot of competition. It is holding its own with a very attractive dividend yield which is being increased.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$25.77

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 11, 2006
Hasn't done a lot for the last 5 years. There has been very little reason for them to go up. Compared to other telephone companies its management has been weaker, less focused. Dividend has laid other utilities.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$26.41

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 07, 2006
5% dividend. Doesn't like the telecom sector. Lost 6% of their landline business to the cable companies in the last quarter.
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
No
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$26.34

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 06, 2006
Pays 5%. Will be putting their rural telephone lines into an income trust with Alliance.
Photo of Gavin GrahamGavin Graham
Owned
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$26.13

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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