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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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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Valuation
Fair Value
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PARTIAL SELL
Defensives like this are trending higher, though December to March is its seasonality. Its 200-day moving average is moving higher. Taking profits now is a good idea. This could retrace its 200-day moving average.
HOLD
One concern is where will they find growth. Does have safety, a strong dividend. A widows and orphans stock. He doesn't own it, but sees no problem if you do. (Analysts’ price target is $58.00)
HOLD
Negative impact from Huawei, but BCE is so big, the impact would be marginal. Own it for the yield, with 1-2% growth. Needs the wireless to be driven higher, which will only come with population growth. As long as its growth matches the industry, BCE will be fine.
HOLD
Slow and steady. Sell at $60 as a trader. Otherwise, there's no reason to sell this.
BUY
He likes buying when stocks are sideways. He thinks it will go back to the low $60 range. It was well situated in the last market correction. For an income based relatively secure play it looks OK.
TOP PICK
Attractive 5.4% dividend especially in relationship to the 10-year 1.9% Canada bond. A huge spread. Likely that the stock will rise and the yield will decrease. (Analysts’ price target is $58.94)
HOLD
It is a good solid dividend payer but he is challenged by the growth prospects. He is not in that sector. The dividend is safe. It is being challenged by NetFlix. The new generation are streamers and don't watch TV.
COMMENT
BCE vs. Telus BCE's growth potential is a little limited vs. Telus. Telus' dividend is okay, but a little lower than BCE's. BCE was one of the few stocks rising when the rest of the market fell. Not a bad idea to also buy Telus. Both are good for cash flow through their dividends. That's why he bought BCE. Telus has a little more growth.
HOLD
Don’t worry that it is not participating. It will be impacted by rates and a rush to safety. If it was bought recently it has declined a little bit. It is a little over extended. It will probably stick in the current range. BCE-T will be impacted by rates. $51 - $67 will be the range it is stuck in.
COMMENT
If Canada bans Huawei would this company be hurt as they are using Huawei equipment to build the 5G network - They do have a lot of their equipment from Huawei. They would have to replace this equipment. It might cost them some money but eventually it will be passed through to the consumer. It is an incremental expense but will be manageable.
DON'T BUY
He sold it in 2018 to move the money into VZ-N. The growth potential for VZ-N was much higher. The BCE-T payout ratio has moved up over the years. We have the highest phone rates in Canada. It gets his out of the Canadian economy. (Analysts’ price target is $59.00)
HOLD
Can telcos get impacted by the lack of rising interest rates? To offset this lack of rising rates, you need a company with earnings growth. AQN fulfills this, for example, but not BCE. You can hold it for the 5% yield though.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 26/18, Up 4%) A defensive trade. Hasn't been bad, pulled back in past week. Stock has a decent chance of getting back. He's OK to hold this, it has a yield, reasonably sideways pattern, not a ton of downside from here.
BUY
It continues to be a boring, unexciting company that generates earning and the dividend keeps going up. It is a good long term hold.
COMMENT
Safe-ish. He models 5% EPS growth. 75% payout ratio. Fairly attractively valued. Defensive story. Other names are more attractive with better valuations (some even half like Power Financial) with similar growth rates.
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