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
Looking for an announcement regarding spinning off rural telephone lines into income trust which should create some value for them. Getting about 5% yield.
BUY
They have a lot of cash and everyone is wondering what they are going to do with it. They are supposed to be coming out with a strategy in February. Long-distance continues to be a significant declining business. Hard line phones will also be declining. Cellular is the growth business. At this price, it’s a good dividend play.
TOP PICK
Has reduced its holdings from 70% to 20% of B ell Globe Media. Has also sold off its CGI holdings. This gives them $2.5 billion which they can use to buy back shares or raise the dividends. A 4.75% yield.
DON'T BUY
Has been pretty flat for a year or two. This goes back to the telecommunication problems in the industry. There is tremendous competition. Tremendous liquidity. They are still an A rated Bond so the dividend will probably stay in place. There will be pressure over the next 2/3 years to keep the dividend going.
WEAK BUY
Has not liked this stock from many years, but at this level, the yield is becoming very attractive. Feels that the worst is over for the telecoms.
BUY
Holds this one in his dividend fund. Cheap. They do have assets that are not valued properly in the market. They have some things that they can sell or trust out. The dividend at 5% is as juicy as they get. Definitely a value stock.
BUY
Really cheap. With the CGI and Globe Media sales, they are cash rich. It trades at a holding company discount. As they pare themselves down to a pure telecom company, the holding company discount should disappear. You get a superior dividend yield. Sees it going back over $30.
DON'T BUY
The recent run up pushed a lot of stocks out of fair market value and then fell back again. Too early to be seriously looking at this stock, or the banks, or a number of the interest sensitive stocks.
BUY
Starting to get interested in this one as the yield goes up. Telco’s around the world have been poor performers and he thinks that’s going to come to an end soon.
DON'T BUY
Has some concerns. A lot of competitors are nipping at their heels. Everyone is getting into the legacy markets that they have dominated.
WEAK BUY
They are in a tough spot. There is a lot of competition in new technology that is making it difficult for them.
DON'T BUY
The good thing about it is that there is a floor there that it is holding. The most recent selloff was a little bit weak. Not the strongest stock.
DON'T BUY
His model price is $25.86 which is a negative differential of 5%.
BUY
Pretty cheap price. A lot of volume as too many people had got out and were going back in.
BUY
A great entry point.
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