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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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DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 17, 2006
She is struggling with the telecommunications sector and what to do with it. The attraction for this one is its dividend yield. Good cash flow generation. Spinning off some of its rural assets. A lot of competition.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$26.50

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
WEAK BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 16, 2006
Not really a growth stock. Holds some for its dividend. Long-distance is really being hurt by competition from other sources. They are trying to recognise value in their overall operations.
Photo of Robert FloydRobert Floyd
Owned
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$26.55

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
SELL

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 08, 2006
Doesn't like the telecommunication industry. It’s incredibly competitive. This company is having margin problems. They keep cutting their costs. There is massive overcapacity in the industry.
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
No
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$27.00

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 03, 2006
Likes the dividend yield and management. The trust spin out may give the stock a bit of a pop here. There is a lot of competition on every segment of their business and she is watching that very closely. Not a lot of downside risk.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$27.30

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)

Apr 27, 2006
There are better stocks for growth in dividends. This one needs a catalyst to get it going.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$27.97

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Apr 10, 2006
Likes the dominant play it has in telecommunications which is a growing area. Has increased competition. Dividend yield of 4.5% is attractive. A defensive holding.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$28.24

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)

Apr 06, 2006
Have had a lot of competition and have been struggling. An investment in this is really an investment in the dividend yield and not a whole lot more. Growth is not there.
Photo of David DriscollDavid Driscoll
No
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$28.44

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)

Apr 05, 2006
(A Top Pick Aug 11/05. Down 10%.) Still likes. Shareholders are going to get some of the Alliant shares in their new trust. Expects there will still be a couple of $’s up because of this.
Photo of Gordon Higgins, CA, MBAGordon Higgins, CA, MBA
Owned
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$28.41

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Mar 28, 2006
Fairly valued. It's trading of the fact that it faces competition from all sorts of angles. Hasn't executed quite as well on the wireless side as its main competitors. Prefers Telus (T-T).
Photo of Shauna SexsmithShauna Sexsmith
Owned
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$28.15

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
WEAK BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Mar 23, 2006
If you are looking for something you're not going to get hurt too badly in and some potential for some modest capital gain going forward, it would be okay.
Photo of Michael SprungMichael Sprung
Owned
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$28.44

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)

Mar 21, 2006
Spinning off their rural lines into an income trust. This is a move to try and surface some value and it has been a real challenge for the company to convince investors that there is value to be surfaced. Difficult to see the company growing their earnings at a serious rate of speed. Dividend at 4.5% is very attractive.
Photo of Chris SmithChris Smith
No
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$28.82

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Mar 20, 2006
(A Top Pick Dec 29/05. Up 2.5%.) A 4.6% dividend. The have taken out the minority Alliant wire line business into a new trust along with rural lines. Slow growth, but relatively protected and you share in the new trust.
Photo of Gavin GrahamGavin Graham
Owned
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$28.74

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Mar 15, 2006
Still owns. There is still reasonable value in this company. It is likely that there will be increasing dividends. Fair value is $32. Also, it is common if you convert from a corporation to a trust that there are capital gains.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$28.20

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Mar 15, 2006
A share holder should get $1.4 a share out of the spin off. They are buying BCE. Feels that BCE has been unfairly punished by the market.
Photo of Bill MacLachlanBill MacLachlan
Owned
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$28.20

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
TRADE

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Mar 06, 2006
If part of the company was to be turned into an income trust. The price would go up. 4.8% yeild. It sure goes sideways for a long time. It needs a catalyst, like selling some of the rural lines, into a trust. Thinks that might happen.
Photo of Bruce Campbell (1)Bruce Campbell (1)
Owned
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$27.58

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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