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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Hold
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WEAK BUY
Returning as a good old dividend paying stock. Doesn't see much upside. Will trade more and more like a utility. There could be potential for an increase in dividends in 2004.
BUY
A competitive business. Pay a nice dividend. Can't see a huge upside. A nice holding.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Would like to see it two or three points lower for the yield. The telecom area is highly competitive. Not a growth area. Only buy for income.
SELL
Not a pure play on any one thing so it's a holding company. Wire-line business is deteriorating.
BUY
Prefers over Telus because it is weaker. Try to buy under $29.
BUY
Should do well as we go into an economic recovery. Has a broader product line than Telus. Also, their wireless strategy looks stronger.
HOLD
Has been looking at it. Trying to figure out the pressure on the revenues from long-distance and local calls. Can they offset pressure with their Express view, wireless and the high-speed Internet? They're starting to bundle and offering discounts.
WEAK BUY
Long-term charts indicate the stock is trying to get a new base, but is struggling. A one-year chart indicates a slightly rising trend line. Make sure the stock does not drop below the trend line.
TRADE
Doesn’t think they are in a great position to raise their dividends. Will need a couple of more quarters of solid earnings before they can consider it.
BUY
Under $29 is a good price. Multiple is below 15 X. A safe place.
TOP PICK
Likes their bundling of assets. A $1.20 that share dividend. Price earnings ratio of 12 1/2. Extremely well priced.
BUY
Great cash flow. Good wireless assets.
DON'T BUY
A good core business. Generates a lot of cash. Prefers the wireless sector.
BUY
Over 4% yield. Prefers over Telus at this time.
BUY
Have very large telecom in the US cable warning and DCE dropped in sympathy. At a good price to buy. Good dividend. Should have steady growth.
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