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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. has undergone significant changes recently, including a 56% dividend cut to reinvest in growth, particularly in AI and data centre infrastructure. While the dividend remains appealing for income-focused investors, many analysts express concerns about stock appreciation potential due to intense price competition within the telecom industry and pressures from new entrants like Freedom Mobile and Quebecor. Although BCE is noted as a key player among Canadian telcos, opinions diverge on its growth trajectory, with some seeing potential long-term benefits from its strategic shifts, while others believe the company's core business faces ongoing headwinds. The sentiment towards BCE suggests it is viewed more as a defensive income investment rather than a growth opportunity, leaving investors split on whether it represents a buying opportunity or a risk in the current market environment.

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DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jan 09, 2020
Doesn't own any telecoms, because of macro themes. He's been positioning more in value and cyclicals rather than the defensives and secular growth themes. Anticipates the growth cycle will continue.
Photo of Brian MaddenBrian Madden
No
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$60.64

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jan 08, 2020
It has been a recent Top Pick for him. There is new management in charge. The new CEO publicly commented that Canadian cell phone rates are not that expensive. The company has the cash flow and infrastructure and he likes their TV services. This is a good place to be.
Photo of Michael SprungMichael SprungUnlock Rating
$60.48

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jan 08, 2020
There won't be much topline growth in the telcos until 5G launches. Another problem is that other companies are using their networks, and the CRTC says they can pay the telcos less for this. BCE pays a great 5% dividend and they execute very well. Good to buy at these levels.
Photo of Paul Harris, CFAPaul Harris, CFA
Owned
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$60.48

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jan 06, 2020
The company is fairly mature. The dividend is around 5%. His total return expectations are just a little over 6%. The share price does not have to move forward a lot to give you the average return from the S&P over the last couple of decades. It is a slow growth and slow dividend growth story and he believes they will continue to grow slowly.
Photo of Ryan BushellRyan BushellUnlock Rating
$59.70

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jan 03, 2020
It pays a good dividend. Yield of 5.31%. It's found a nice base and it's broken out well. If it falls below $55, he would get out. As a utility type company, it is the one dividend paying stock he would own. (Analysts’ price target is $63.35)
Photo of Jeff Parent B. Eng. FCSI CIMJeff Parent B. Eng. FCSI CIM
Owned
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$59.66

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Dec 27, 2019
He likes it for their dividend. The cash-flow is excellent. If you want to add more, he would write a put option at $60 expiring in March or April.
Photo of Richard CroftRichard Croft
Owned
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$60.70

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Dec 16, 2019

BCE-T vs. RCI.B-T. BCE-T is considered the steadiest and safest of the three. It has run up quite a bit in the last year as a flight to safety. RCI.B-T has come off a bit after offering their unlimited data plan which was a bigger success than they anticipated. He would buy RCI.B-T. A year from now they won't have any issues with unlimited data.

Photo of Teal LindeTeal LindeUnlock Rating
$62.69

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Dec 11, 2019
Target price? His target is $66 for the next 12 months -- pretty close to where they trade today. He models good revenue growth and dividend growth of 5% going forward. It trades at 17 times earnings. This is a yield proxy -- a decent holding, but it won't do the heavy lifting for your portfolio. (Analysts’ price target is $64.00)
Photo of Greg NewmanGreg NewmanUnlock Rating
$64.39

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Dec 10, 2019
(A Top Pick Nov 22/18, Up 22%) Well-capitalized and they execute well. Fibre to the home is done and they're taking market share from Rogers. Bundling with fibre to the home is helping their wireless business. Even their wireline division is making money. The only issue is that BCE trades at 8x EBITDA to enterprise value, the highest in this sector.
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
Owned
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$64.45

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Dec 04, 2019
(A Top Pick Dec 07/18, Up 18%) Its FMV is $70, which BCE has never passed, but rather will bounce down. Not enough upside.
Photo of Ross HealyRoss Healy
Owned
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$63.54

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Dec 03, 2019

(A Top Pick Jan 22/19, Up 18%) A yield stock, good for his income clients. BCE is great for this as opposed to a growth stock like Google.

Photo of David BaskinDavid Baskin
Owned
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$63.58

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 15, 2019
A stock that looks to be fully priced. He likes it under $57, now it’s at $64. They’re in an area that can be affected by government regulation. There’s also concerns over the expense of 5G. How much is it going to cost? He would sit on the side lines to see what the bill to do the big switch is. Under $60, he would look closer.
Photo of David CockfieldDavid Cockfield
No
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$64.14

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 04, 2019

Most people buy it for the dividend yield. He likes the relative safety. His preferred way to play Telcos, utilities and pipelines is with an ETF, ZWU-T. It is a covered call strategy with about 7% yield and is much more diversified than picking one stock. But you can't help liking BCE-T regardless.

Photo of Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTALarry Berman CFA, CMT, CTAUnlock Rating
$62.45

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 01, 2019

Rogers is now trading at 14x. They missed on earnings. BCE didn't miss on earnings and has good growth. They also have a good dividend. However, BCE is trading at 17x. Both will be beneficiaries of 5G.

Photo of Greg NewmanGreg NewmanUnlock Rating
$62.48

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Oct 30, 2019
(A Top Pick Nov 15/18, Up 20%) It's more of a trading stock now. Returns were better a few weeks ago before the telco pullback. Still holds and likes it.
Photo of Andrew PyleAndrew Pyle
Owned
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$62.02

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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