TSE:BCE
BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)
32.57
+0.11 (0.34%)
as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 41 opinions in the last 12 months.
BCE Inc. has faced several challenges in the telecom sector, including a recent dividend cut that has raised concerns among investors. While some experts believe the company is transitioning effectively towards data center operations and AI infrastructure, others remain cautious about its growth prospects amid increased competition and regulatory pressures. The dividend yield, now around 5%, provides some appeal for income-focused investors, even as many analysts view BCE as a defensive play with limited capital appreciation potential. The stock has experienced significant volatility, and some analysts caution against investing heavily until clearer upward trends are observed. Nonetheless, there are indications that the stock may attract institutional interest due to its recovery potential and solid foundational assets.
Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
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TOP PICK
We're in a tough environment. He wants big dividends and a stable business. Win by playing defense. 52-week low today. Wireless is performing well, record low churn, roaming is back, fibre journey is more than 50% complete. On cusp of becoming an infrastructure-light, cashflow generator. Yield is 6%. (Analysts’ price target is $68.46)
Greg NewmanOwned
telephone utilities
HOLD
His favourite of the telcos. Likes the cashflow. Highest yield of all the telcos at 5.86%. Growing dividend nicely at a 5% clip over the last 5 years.
Stan WongOwned
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HOLD
Big companies don't have much organic growth, so they're all trying to acquire the same assets, thereby bidding up the prices.
Lorne SteinbergOwned
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TOP PICK
Attractive in current environment. Huge capital outlays for fibre to the home are winding down a bit. History of increasing dividends. Extremely attractive yield of 5.62%. (Analysts’ price target is $68.49)
Michael SprungOwned
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BUY
It has an extremely good dividend yield and is therefore a good income stock. He pared back a little because of concern over rising interest rates but is adding back now since it is well valued. Also adding to Telus.
Andrew PyleOwned
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BUY
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks BCE, owned by Bell which owns the phone lines that the internet runs on (though everyone ignores this conflict of interest) pays a 5.82% dividend, trades at 19.6x earnings and at a super-low 0.34 beta. BCE stocks, too, are wallowing around 52-week lows of $63, but the stock has beaten or met all of its last four quarters. Read 3 defensive stocks weather uncertain markets for our full analysis.
Stockchase DiscoverOwned
telephone utilities
BUY
Apple vs. BCE for income Certainly, BCE generates income (he owns it), despite minimal revenue growth, though it's well-run. 5G may give it a bump. Pays a super yield. You don't buy Apple for income (the yield is low), but rather it's a growth company. The two stocks are yin-and-yang, but offer good diversity in a portfolio.
Lorne SteinbergOwned
telephone utilities
BUY
Large capex spend this year will finally finish fibre to the home, a tremendous advantage over cable. Good job in wireless. Trading high. Likes long-term vision, assets, management. Defensive in this environment. Yield of 4.5-5% is going to increase.
Paul Gardner, CFAOwned
telephone utilities
HOLD
Trading at the top end of the PE range of telcos. 5G is going to be a big advantage. This is important, as they've spent lots of money on it, but it will benefit topline growth. Core businesses continue to do well. Nice yield of over 5%.
Paul Harris, CFAOwned
telephone utilities
TRADE
He is bullish on Telcos which do well in this environment. Some clients own BCE in their portfolios. Valuations are high and the dividend is not necessarily fully covered today but hopefully in a year. He prefers Telus which is better run with interesting assets and certainty of dividend growth.
Barry SchwartzOwned
telephone utilities
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 21/21, Up 26%) Still likes it within the sector. Canada's predominant player, though Telus is not far off. Core holding. Doing well with fibre, among the top in Canada. Yield approaching 5%.
Michael SprungOwned
telephone utilities
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 16/21, Up 23%) At the time, a recovery stock. Eventually a beneficiary of 5G. Great dividend that grows. Don't add here. Sell calls. Likes it long term.
Greg NewmanOwned
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