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BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

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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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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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BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Sep 26, 2005
Finally starting to see some catalysts to improve shareholder value. Making more clearcut statements about selling their rural lines, coming to a resolution regarding some of their subsiduaries. Likes their joint venture with Rogers (RCI.MV.A-T).
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$31.90

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Sep 23, 2005
The dislike by the market is very much reflected in the stock price. A safe haven. The return in this stock could easly be double digit over the next 12 months. Has made some progess in cleaning up.
Photo of Bill MacLachlanBill MacLachlan
Owned
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$31.94

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Sep 15, 2005
Warming up to it. Good dividend is in excess of 4%. It is extraordinarily cheap compared to interest sensitive utilities, pipelines and other telcos. If they can do something creative such as spinning off assets and becoming more competitive in the VoIP area it could be intriguing. Would like it at $30/31.
Photo of Peter BriegerPeter Brieger
No
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$32.25

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
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BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Sep 08, 2005
There's some excitement about it possibly changing into an income trust. Making a lot of money on wireless, internet and satellite. If it changes, could see the stock pop up to the $35 level.
Photo of David BaskinDavid Baskin
Owned
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$32.11

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Sep 07, 2005
A 4% yield. Yield stocks hold their value as people want yield. To him it is overvalued. Model price is about $28. It has been moving up, but there is a lot of value elsewhere.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$32.11

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 25, 2005
While it has been trading $27/30 for quite some time and pays a good dividend, you are giving up growth opportunity while everything else has been doing particularily well. Has been a classic under performer over the last 3 years.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$30.37

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 24, 2005
After a long period of disappointing performance, it is starting to break out. Wouldn't be an aggressive buyer here. Competition remains quite heavy in this sector. Likes their strategy of redesigning their bundles as it will increase the penetration into the consumer market. A winner over the long term. The advantage is the 4.5% dividend yield.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
Owned
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$30.20

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 22, 2005
In a transition now. They need to reposition from the old technology to the new internet based technology which they are doing. The flip side of that is they are having to spend over the last couple of years. Competition is getting more fierce. Has a lot of free cash flow giving them a lot of options. Can't see a lot of upside.
Photo of Jim HuangJim Huang
Owned
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$30.47

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
COMMENT

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 19, 2005
Speculation that parts of the company could be spun off as income trusts. Have a long history of moditizing some of their value into an income trust with Bell Nordique.
Photo of Patrick KimPatrick KimUnlock Rating
$30.66

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
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BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 11, 2005
An interesting aspect is that the sum of the parts are worth more than the whole. Have 5 million cellular subscribers worth a considerable amount of money at about 8.5 X cash flow versus phone companies at 5.5 X cash flow. BCE trades around 5.5 EBITDA. Have other assets they could sell (Bell Globe Media). With that cash, they could buy shares back.
Photo of Gordon Higgins, CA, MBAGordon Higgins, CA, MBA
Owned
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$31.07

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 04, 2005
He has the new balance sheet in and his model price, based on that, is $28. His model price has always been below the stock price.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$30.35

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 02, 2005
From a yield play, this stock is fine. They'll earn their dividends fairly handily. Longer term growth is still a bit of an issue. They've been working at it. Being challenged as the incumbent on the telephony business with strong competition from VoIP companies who are more nimble. Will take some market share from them.
Photo of Martin Hubbes, CFAMartin Hubbes, CFAUnlock Rating
$30.20

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 26, 2005
Has not been a fan of this company for a number of years. Not as proactive as it could be. Dividend growth has been virtually non-existent for 10 years. Earnings are flat. Top line is flat.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$29.52

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 14, 2005
A good holding for those that don't like risks. Good dividend. Great brand name. Too neglected by the market.
Photo of Pierre BernardPierre Bernard
Owned
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$29.28

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 12, 2005
Has been disappointed with management. They've sold assets too cheaply or hanging on to ones they should be selling. Their core business keeps getting eaten away by their competitors.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$29.35

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.06

As of Jul 27, 2026. Market Open.

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