TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.08
+0.17 (0.57%)
as of Jul 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 25, 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 stable yet challenged investment, primarily recognized for its high dividend yield of around 5%, which many see as a reliable income source amidst current pressures in the telecom sector. The company has faced significant stock price declines due to increased competition, especially from emerging technologies like Starlink, leading to a cut in its dividend by 56% to maintain a sustainable payout ratio. While many experts highlight BCE's potential in the AI and data center space, they express caution about its core operations, with concerns over limited growth prospects and competitive pricing pressures. The consensus is that BCE may serve better as a defensive investment with modest future appreciation rather than as a growth stock. Analysts suggest monitoring BCE's strategic moves in the evolving telecom landscape, including its recent US acquisition and infrastructure investments, to gauge long-term viability.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 09/23, Down 6%)

Higher interest rates hard on business.
Good for long term investors. 
Will keep shares in company.
Demand for phone products very high.
Consistent dividend.

BUY

At the current dividend yield, you'll have a pretty good return even if the stock never goes up. An opportunity for a traditional widow(er)/orphan stock. Earnings are soft, cutting costs, CRTC focused on more competition. Hard to go wrong at this level.

BUY
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BCE has outperformed, and has a higher yield currently. It is also cheaper on valuation right now. We would be fine buying it for income. Interest rates are always hard to call, but the worst should be over, based on Canada's slowing (even weakening) economic picture. 
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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Slow growth business.
Teleco space not growing very well.
Internet segment strong.
Current share price a good buying opportunity. 
~7% divided yield very attractive.
If interest rates fall, very good time to buy.

BUY

High profits in terms of ROE, low risk and strong balance sheet. Good earnings, too. They have big cell phone and media businesses. Demand is steady. They will likely keep growing their dividend by 5% annually. Sleep well owning this.

BUY

Attractive dividend yield (above 7%) that is safe.
Expecting further growth in profits and dividend. 
Good time to buy shares.
Owns shares in company. 

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 03/20, Up 14%)

If you own it, continue to hold and collect the dividend. When interest rates go down, this will probably do better. You could buy a bit now. Be careful, and get out if it drops below $50. Yield's good. See his Top Picks for a yield play.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Telco's tough with higher interest rates.
Stable dividend, but don't expect major capital growth.
Good time to invest with share price weakness.
Demand for 5G and media products not going away. 
7% dividend yield fairly safe - expected to rise.

PARTIAL BUY

Free cashflow blues right now. Needs interest rates to fall, or regulatory certainty, and he's not sure either will happen right away. Still pricey at 17x PE, modelling flat EPS growth, and only 3% revenue growth. More downside than upside. You could pick away at it for the dividend. Won't do your portfolio's heavy lifting over the next 12 months.

BUY

Owns shares in Bell Media.
Thinks business is strong. 
Dividend is safe.
Increase in Canadian population good for business.
Good time to buy on share price weakness. 

DON'T BUY

Numbers today were roughly in line with expectations. Focus on the long term. Aggressive price competition coming in the space. Telus and BCE will be impacted the most, earnings will soften. Immigration won't be enough to offset the hit.

STRONG BUY

High quality, blue chip. Strong and recognized brand. Conservative investment. Stable, recurring revenue. Diversified cashflows from its many businesses. Lower debt than peers. Stable management. High 5-year profitability close to 20%, whereas the TSX is 12%. Yield is 6.9%.

HOLD

Loves the dividend of 6.75%, happy to hold. Share price has been tough lately, as with most telcos. In a rising rate environment, these dividends look less attractive. Hopefully, these names will look better in 2024 with lower rates.

PARTIAL BUY

The Wall Street Journal reported on lead sheafing (a health hazard) on cables in the U.S. This will costs ATA& and Verizon a lot to replace those cables. Canada is different with more advanced, newer cables, so the problem is smaller here. Rather, subscriber numbers, profitability and competition--all three look decent to him. Pays a 6.8% dividend which means doubling your money in 10 years. We could see a general pullback, so buy a tranche now.

BUY

Likes the space for income. Expects a bit of capital appreciation. Rogers buying Shaw may increase competition. Immigration should offset short-term price competition. Yield is 6.6%. 

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