TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.18
+0.10 (0.33%)
as of Jul 27, 2026, 6:52:27 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 27, 2026, 12:00 am

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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Fair Value
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TOP PICK
(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.
BUY
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.
BUY
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.
TRADE
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.
BUY
Interested in the BCE story. Value is here. They have been buying . It should be an okay trust.
BUY
Believes that there is some life in this stock. Some rotations are happening. Good things are ahead for this stock. Upside is $35.00.
HOLD
Good free cash flow numbers. There is overcapacity and it is hard to grow in an overcompetive market. The stock is not expensive and the yield on dividends is 4.7%.
BUY
He feels comfortable with this stock. It has a great yield at 4.5%. The company is generating cash. Feels it is a good place to put some money.
HOLD
Past pick from Aug 11. There's been a decrease in the stock price, but it's a value stock so wait... it will get better.
SELL
Weak stock, below the 200 day moving average.
DON'T BUY
The Return on investment is eroding at a rate that keeps them out of it.
DON'T BUY
They are facing huge issues in competition. People don't pay very much any more for long distance calls. Their only business that is doing well is the wireless and internet business. Even on this front they face competition.
DON'T BUY
Always above the model price. But very little differencial. Not enough to make it worth while to buy.
HOLD
Spin off of some of their assets into income trusts is a smart move on their part. This will also let them focus on businesses to help them grow. Over time, this will give the stock price a lift.
DON'T BUY
His model price is $27.69. He sees a lot of value elsewhere at this time.
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