TSE:BCE
BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)
30.47
-0.15 (0.49%)
as of Nov 12, 2026, 9:00:00 pm Market Closed.
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DON'T BUY
BCE vs. AT&T. Two issues are currency and market size. Likes BCE's balance sheet better, but worries about ability to withstand competition if Canada ever deregulates telcos. AT&T has a lot of debt, and he worries about ability to pay it down and still pay the dividend. AT&T lives in a deregulated market. They're trying to pivot and be a data provider at a time when government's saying you can't sell data. The content war is big and rough. Would avoid the space.
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TOP PICK
Buy this for the dividend and don't expect much share price movement. BCE has raised their dividend 16 times since 2007. 5.31% yield that they just raised. They will continue to raise it. (Analysts’ price target is $61.44)
Richard CroftOwned
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COMMENT
It is in a very competitive market. Recent results suggest the move to streaming is weighing on Shaw. There is increasing competition in the wireless space. It is too early to tell how they will do here. It is an oligopolistic industry so there are some limits to how high rates can go from here. It has a yield in excess of 4%. He would prefer to look at BCE-T or T-T instead.
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
It's more expensive than Rogers, but he prefers it. They have more wireline and more media. Well-managed. The 5% yield is very attractive. It won't rise much beyond $60. It's a safe place to park money and collect the yield. If it comes off, he'd add more, but not at current levels.
Ryan BushellOwned
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 04/18, Up 16%) Telcos are basically a tax on consumers. This is for investors looking for yield. A good company. Likes this very long-term.
Darren SissonsOwned
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HOLD
He likes the name and sees it as an anchor in a portfolio. It has a great dividend and low beta with the market. It will be challenged with adding growth, but has been using acquisitions to do it and add new clients. It is definitely a hold. He would never own more than 5% in a portfolio in any equity.
Kash PashootanOwned
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BUY
Will Rogers or BCE benefit more from the new 5G system? BCE is national so it has an edge. It's approaching its old high in the $60s, and it could break out of that. BCE increases its dividend usually. Good cash flow and fared well in December 2018.
David CockfieldOwned
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COMMENT
5 yr. hold? He does not own T-T -- it holds BCE-T instead. Interest rates impact these types of stocks. He thinks T-T may be able to continue increasing dividends, but they have exposure to Waiwae, so he wold be cautious.
Norman LevineUnknown
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 21/18, Up 12%) They're making fine progress in fiber to the home and capturing market share. Their wireless is also doing well. They regularly raise their dividend.
Michael SprungOwned
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 07/18, Up 11%) Best in class. Their fibre to the home network is mostly done and will gain them more market share. Pays a 7% cash flow yield. BCE can bundle with their new fibre, while their Fibe is doing well. Their net additions last quarter beat expectations. He took some profits recently yet still likes it alot.
Paul Gardner, CFAOwned
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
They're good at finding ways to grow 2-4%. Slightly better and safer than Telus. By this on a dip like $56-57. Hold it if you own it.
Bruce Campbell (1)Owned
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