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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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BUY ON WEAKNESS

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 30, 2018
Sold off and has moved counter-market in the last little while. Has always liked the stock, a good solid stock to have in your portfolio. Very competent management, safe dividend, a sector that will grow with the country. Holds it as a cash flow generator. Adds to it when it's down in the cycle, or takes profits when it gets too big in the portfolio. A core holding.
Photo of David CockfieldDavid Cockfield
Owned
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$56.95

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)

Nov 26, 2018
He likes the telecoms. They pay a decent part of the earnings and a good dividend. They've done a great job consolidating the sector. BCE is a tremendous operator. It's now cheap. There's some growth left.
Photo of John ZechnerJohn ZechnerUnlock Rating
$56.73

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 22, 2018
Balance sheet is pristine. The payout is not extremely aggressive. He likes telcos over cable. Estimated P/E: 16x. Yield: 5.4% On a EBITDA trades at 7x which lower than the historical average. (Analysts’ price target is $58.56)
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
Owned
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$55.79

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)

Nov 21, 2018
Buy during rising rates? Good company with a 75% payout ratio. Dividend growth to come. Rising rates won't upset that--he sees 5% dividend and share growth in the coming year. Valuation is in the middle at 15x. Not a huge grower now or a screaming buy. But in a few years, BCE will benefit from 5G when it hits Canada.
Photo of Greg NewmanGreg Newman
Owned
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$55.79

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 15, 2018
Pressured by higher interest rates. Good for a TFSA. It's crossed its 100-day moving average, so there's momentum. Pays a good 5.5% yield. Also offers stability. (Analysts’ price target is $58.56)
Photo of Andrew PyleAndrew Pyle
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$54.80

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 12, 2018
Is it a stock to sit and wait? Telecoms, utilities and consumer discretionaries are usually a good place to park cash when the markets get nervous. In early/mid-2017 he sold his interest rate-sensitives, because interest rates were marching higher. You must be careful with such stocks, because they don't deal well with inflation and rising rates. Doesn't know if BCE's dividend is safe or not.
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$54.20

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 07, 2018
Telecoms are high-dividend payers. Great income, but this has been falling, trending below its 200-day moving average. Great cash flow. There's more room for wireless penetration in Canada than the US. But rising interest rates will pressure telecom stocks. Better to wait until rates settle in 12-18 months. Better to look for dividend growers than high-dividend payers.
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$53.59

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Nov 05, 2018
Pays a good 5.7% yield. It could be quite defensive in weak markets, and has done well in this current bear market, which is a good sign. It's at 2.5x book value. This could give you a nice capital plus the yield. (Analysts’ price target is $59.03)
Photo of Ross HealyRoss Healy
Owned
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$53.15

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)

Oct 31, 2018
The earnings are slow-growth. They pay a safe dividend. They sell products that people would never let go of (cell phones). But there's little appetite for slow-growers that pay dividends. BCE may be looking for another acquisition.
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$50.95

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)

Oct 29, 2018

He prefers ZWU-T instead of just buying individual stocks. No one knows which one is going to do best. You get diversification. He would step into it because it is defensive.

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$51.31

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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WATCH

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Oct 25, 2018

As utility stocks picked up, this one did not. This is not the time of the year for telcos to do well. It is a good long term hold. It needs to break above $56 before getting in.

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$52.44

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Oct 25, 2018

Is a defensive name. If we are seeing a rotation out of growth names, then BCE should benefit. Dividend yield is good and will continue to grow. There is also stock appreciation potential. 5G rollout will happen in Canada. This is a solid name to own. Yield = 5.76%

Photo of Cole KachurCole Kachur
Owned
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$52.44

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)

Oct 23, 2018

Over 10 years, this will be fine. Less than that, you will be unimpressed by the share price, though you'll be collecting a decent 5% dividend. BCE gives you stability, not price appreciation. Over the long term, expect an overall 7-8%
yearly return and there's nothing wrong with that. A low-beta stock long-term.

Photo of Kash PashootanKash Pashootan
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$52.99

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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WEAK BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Oct 22, 2018

T-T vs. RCI.B-T vs. BCE-T. Nobody knows which one will do better. The best way to play it in the utility space is ZWU-T, which gives exposure to Telco's, pipelines and utilities. These things are interest rate sensitive so you will not get much capital gains and you have to be cautious.

Photo of Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTALarry Berman CFA, CMT, CTAUnlock Rating
$53.05

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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WATCH

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Oct 15, 2018

It plays into the interest rate issue. It will probably get sold with any bounce. There will be a downward bias. This is the one he would pick in this space, although he does not like the space, nor owns anything in it right now. Over the next year there could be good opportunities to pick these things up.

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$51.43

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.55

As of Jun 30, 2026. Market Open.

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