TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.06
-0.02 (0.07%)
as of Jul 27, 2026, 8:00:00 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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Cautious
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Fair Value
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BUY
Probably won't hurt you. Doesn't think it will have a huge upside, but you get the dividend and would expect the stock price to appreciate a little bit over 2/3 years.
DON'T BUY
Used to own, but sold when it became apparent that there would not be much movement in the stock.
HOLD
Be patient. It's trying to get going. Still in a slight uptrend.
TRADE
Long distance is a great cash cow but is a dying business. However has a 4.5% dividend. (Question was would he short it. He would not, due to the dividend).
TRADE
Riskier pick than MBE
DON'T BUY
Not sure when they will be spinning off Bell Globe Media. A lot of competition from voice over internet protocol. Would consider it at $26/27.
DON'T BUY
Has a high dividend yield with no growth, so the price remains stable. Prefers others such as banks and life/health insurance which will give better returns over a long period of time. Starting to face some strong competition from Rogers (RCI.NV.B-T) via Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
TOP PICK
This is a "pairs trade" to go with a SHORT on Rogers Communication (RCI.NV.B-T). Pays a dividend that's equivalent to a 4.1% yield. Has the potential to surprise on the upside. Feels their revenue growth has been artificially depressed.
BUY
Sees good upside in the dividends.
WAIT
Making a base and hovering in a horizontal trading range. Has a very good yield if you are buying for yield. For capital gains, wait for a breakout.
TOP PICK
Had a low in 02 and a higher low in 04. Feels that whole period was consolidation and is due for a breakout.
WEAK BUY
Has mixed views because it's going through such a rapid transition. Increased the dividend fot the 1st time in 10 years. Probably did it because they have a lot of cash flow, but they still have a lot of capital expenditures to do. If you are looking for income, this company with a better than 4% yield, is a solid company for a portfolio.
DON'T BUY
Outlook for the industry is continued head bashing between telco's and cable companies. Pretty tough to make a lot of money other than as trading positions. Good dividend. Dead money.
BUY
Q: Coming into an inheritance. What is a buy for a long term hold that pays dividends? A: Pretty good dividend record. 2/3 of gains over time are made from dividends. Will be a slow growth situation.
WEAK BUY
Moving up, because investors are looking for safety. 4 1/2% yield is very attractive. As a growth telecom play, it is less interesting because of competition.
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