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BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.55
-1.09 (3.45%)
as of Jun 30, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. is currently facing significant challenges in the highly competitive telecommunications sector, prompting a recent dividend cut that has surprised many investors. While the company is evolving into AI data center infrastructures, thereby securing an attractive dividend yield of around 5%, the core business remains under pressure due to pricing wars with competitors. Analysts indicate that BCE's long-term prospects hinge on its ability to leverage its tech footprint in data center business, but many express skepticism regarding capital appreciation in the short term. The investment community is divided; some see the dividend as a safe income source while others advise caution, highlighting regulatory pressures and heightened competition. Overall, there's a general agreement that while BCE's fundamental position has potential, immediate volume and capital growth may remain stagnant.

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HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 19, 2021

Canadian telcos are conservative. This is more defensive than other stocks. They spent a lot of money to get growth. His clients own it. You can buy this with AAPL-Q to offset it.

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$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 24, 2021
Great income stock for the steady part of your portfolio. Will probably see 5-7% dividend growth over the next few years. Fibre to home strategy will pay off, and they'll continue to gain market share. Secular rise in remote work. Rebound from pandemic will bring a return to roaming charges and ad revenue. Yield is 5.7%.
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$60.59

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 16, 2021
Very attractive yield of about 6%. Dividend is safe, and they've increased it each year and should continue to do so. Revenue should pick up as travel reopens. 5G phone upgrades will be beneficial. She's buying below $60. Single-digit growth plus the dividend gives a total return of just under 10%.
Photo of Christine PooleChristine Poole
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$61.22

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$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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WEAK BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 14, 2021
The payout is pretty high on their 5% dividend. If you want the yield it is a good option, though.
Photo of Jennifer RadmanJennifer Radman
No
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$60.77

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 07, 2021

You have to see how the AMZN partnership goes. They have to deal with the costs of getting up to speed with 5G. There is lots of capital expenditures. He owns other telecoms. The dividend is good and is growing.

Photo of David DriscollDavid DriscollUnlock Rating
$61.33

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 21, 2021
An expensive stock at 18.4x PE. Earnings will grow as wireless gets better. Their core business is more landline. Investing heavily to build. This investment will benefit them with the 5G tailwinds coming. They will make their dividend and will grow it. A prudent buy in a market that has rewarded high flyers. It is a choice for patient money to go in.
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$59.71

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 19, 2021
Likes it. Cashflow and dividend are attractive, with a yield of 5.91%. As we reopen, more ads will come their way as well as more wireless charges.
Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
Owned
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$59.36

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 17, 2021
Telecom stocks are all reasonably attractive. There is not much growth, though. The dividend yields, however, are so rich you can get a good return just from the dividend.
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$59.16

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 12, 2021
Best sweet spot of all the telecoms. Good growth in fibre, good deployment in 5G. Best footprint in Canada for wireless. Cost effective, which will help increase dividend. Payout ratio should decline. Good yield of 6%.
Photo of Paul Harris, CFAPaul Harris, CFA
Owned
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Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

May 05, 2021

BCE vs. T He'd go with BCE if he had to choose. Telus is more wireless based. BCE also includes media aspects. BCE is a more conservative play, with a dividend of just over 6%. Telus' dividend is just under 5%. When interest rates move down, BCE tends to do better. When interest rates move up, Telus tends to do better. With interest rates tending to moderate this time of year, and markets being a bit softer, he'd go with BCE.

Photo of Brooke ThackrayBrooke ThackrayUnlock Rating
$58.83

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$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Apr 22, 2021
A predictable holding. More like a bond proxy. Higher yield, less growth. Expects it to underperform the market. Other parts of the market are more interesting than telecom. Dividend growth over 5% per year. We can find better. Focus on more economically sensitive groups than this one.
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$58.22

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$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Apr 21, 2021
Overlooked recently. Major expenditures with fibre to the home for 5G. Very good multiple, good yield. A safe investment. A good time to be in large, stable companies. Yield is 5.99%. (Analysts’ price target is $60.01)
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$58.40

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$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Apr 16, 2021

This is a low hanging fruit that has low risk but has good upside potential with dividend. They will benefit from their network updates and 5G. There will be consolidation with Rogers and Shaw which will help their business. You will get a nice dividend. A great all weather stock. (Analysts’ price target is $60.09)

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$58.10

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$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Apr 09, 2021
Very high quality with no issues on the balance sheet. Own it for its yield at 6.1% with a reasonable payout ratio. Low volatility. A bond replacement. Hold for the yield.
Photo of Jason MannJason Mann
No
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$57.90

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Apr 08, 2021
The space is expensive. A great long-term and free cashflow story. Great position to steal market share as they've spent many millions on 5G. He'd buy at a better entry point.
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
No
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$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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