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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This summary was created by AI, based on 44 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. has faced significant challenges, notably with a dividend cut that surprised many investors and raised concerns about its growth prospects amidst increasing competition in the telecom sector. Multiple experts view BCE as a defensive play primarily offering steady income through dividends, with a yield around 5%. While some analysts appreciate BCE's strategic moves into AI data centers and its restructuring plans, others express skepticism about growth potential and the company's ability to rebound significantly. Overall, there is a mixed sentiment, with some viewing it as a tactical buy due to its improved payout ratio and capital allocation, while others consider it risky and lacking in growth catalysts.

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Consensus
Hold
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Fair Value
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PAST TOP PICK
(A past top pick Jan 20/03. Down 3%.) Still likes it because of its dividend.
PAST TOP PICK
(A past top pick Dec 6/03. Up 2.8%.) Has lagged the market. The big issue with these companies is the Voice over IP strategy. Should do well in a recovering economy.
BUY
Cheap at this price. Not a lot of growth, but a good steady dividend. A good conservative holding.
BUY
Gave 4% return last year, which is basically the dividend. Having been such a laggard last year, expects it to move up.
DON'T BUY
They didnt raise the dividend because they dont have any money. They're paying the dividend out of nothing. Model price is 27.61. Fully valued.
HOLD
Will be going into voice over Internet, but will take time. Gives a decent yield and has a good P/E compared to its peers.
DON'T BUY
From a fair market value viewpoint, it has poor support. Would be happier with it in the low to mid $20. Good dividend is what is holding the price up. Trades at 2X book.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
A defensive stock. There is some growth. They have some assets that need to be sold off. There are competitive pressures on the wireline business. Would accumulate on any weakness.
DON'T BUY
The wire line business is a declining business. Revenues are declining.
TRADE
Has done absolutely nothing this year but management has done a good job cleaning up. Hoping that they will raise the dividend.
DON'T BUY
Telecom industry is not of interest to them. You would buy this stock only for the yield. There won't be high capital growth.
TOP PICK
Wonders if they will increase the dividend. A cheap stock. A safe place.
DON'T BUY
Have not been able to deal with their competition. Doesn't see a lot of potential for the company. Would prefer Telefonica.
DON'T BUY
Telecom businesses are tremendous risks, because of competition from other mediums such as Internet, cable, etc.
BUY
Won't still a substantial amount of growth. A conservative holding.
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