TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

32.79
-0.04 (0.12%)
as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. has experienced significant challenges recently, including a dividend cut to manage its payout ratio and to invest in growth areas such as AI data centers. Experts view BCE as primarily a defensive play with a 5% yield, suitable for income-seeking investors rather than those looking for capital appreciation. While some analysts see potential in BCE's strategic initiatives, including cost reductions and a focus on AI, many remain cautious due to competitive pressures from companies like Starlink and regulatory challenges in the telecom sector. The general sentiment reflects a belief that BCE's core business will struggle amidst rising competition, and while there are positive indicators for long-term growth, the immediate outlook remains uncertain.

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Cautious
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Fair Value
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DON'T BUY
Not a fan. Pricing is poor and no growth.
HOLD
A good stock. Going through a loan transition. A defensive holding.
HOLD
Stock has been a little quiet and dreary. Now a yield stock.
TOP PICK
Having a 4% yield and an improved an environment for business, it should see more growth. Wireless numbers have been tremendous. Throwing off a tremendous amount of free cash flow.
DON'T BUY
It sells at 2X Book. Has a nice yield. Can't see any upside from a gains point of view.
BUY
Believes in owning companies that have a product or a service that produce revenue and profit and share the profit with shareholders. Good dividend. Extremely well managed.
BUY
If they increase their dividend, don't expect a big jump in the stock price because it is already discounted to a certain extent. Solid story with a 4% yield. Most analysts have targets in the low $30's, which gives it a 10% increase plus the dividend.
TOP PICK
Generates a tremendous amount of cash. Thinks they will be raising the dividend. Thinks you can make 15/20% plus the dividend in the next year.
BUY
The wireless business is doing better than expected. Expressvue may also be improving. Could see a stock price in the mid-thirties in the year, and with the dividend would be a good defensive investment.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Has a good dividend. Target of $34. A safe place to be in the market. Doing well in the wireless side. Likes to buy under $29.
HOLD
Trading at fair value.
TOP PICK
Feels that management has done a good job in restructuring the company. Have good potential on the wireless side and doing well with DSL Internet. A defensive play.
SELL
Wider line owned businesses are stagnant very near wireless is doing well but not strong enough to outweigh what could be a 5/7% revenue decline.
BUY
Reported some solid earnings. Expect there will be a continuation of focusing on their core business.
TOP PICK
Had good earnings. Have strong wireless and Internet access growth likes the way they are refocusing. A defensive pick.
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