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BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.37
-0.18 (0.59%)
as of Jul 2, 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 faced significant challenges in the competitive telecommunications landscape, leading to a recent dividend cut of 56% aimed at funding growth and restructuring efforts, particularly in the AI data center infrastructure sector. Many experts recognize the company's dividend as relatively safe and attractive, citing a yield of around 5%, which is appealing for income-focused investors. However, they caution that the core business is under pressure due to intense competition, and prospects for capital appreciation may be limited in the near term. Some analysts suggest that BCE's strategic moves, including investments in the U.S. and advancements in fiber technology, could lead to long-term benefits, but a turnaround in share price may take time. Overall, while some see potential for stabilization and gradual growth, the general sentiment leans towards caution, with many preferring to approach BCE as a defensive income play rather than a growth stock.

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PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 08, 2012

(Top Pick Sep 23/11, Up 19%) Owns it because they boost the dividend and people didn’t expect it. Company executed phenomenally well. 2-4% growth, not exciting, but it is a solid business and management says they are intending to constantly raise the dividend.

Photo of Veronika HirschVeronika Hirsch
Owned
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$44.30

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 07, 2012

(Top Pick May 25/12, Up 7.56%) Maturing GICs have to be invested. People have to buy yield.

Photo of Fabrice TaylorFabrice Taylor
Owned
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$43.25

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Aug 02, 2012

Preferred shares series AC. Originally 5% yield but this has fallen. Why? These are resets. Every 5 years, rates are reset and this is coming up in Feb/13 and is 80% of the five-year yield on Canada’s, which is at about 1.25% right now so the new dividend rate on these will be about 1%.

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$42.55

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 31, 2012

(A Top Pick Aug 11/11. Up 19.47%.) Still favourable on all the telcos. If you are looking for dividend and yields, you should be into telcos rather than utilities or pipelines, which are trading at much higher valuations. Still a Buy.

Photo of Barry SchwartzBarry Schwartz
Owned
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$42.68

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 27, 2012
Likes management. Gaining share in wireless. Great dividend, which will continue to grow. Very defensive. 5.1% dividend.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
Owned
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$42.38

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 27, 2012
(Market Call Minute.) Good dividend. Has been sort of sideways for a bit.
Photo of David CockfieldDavid Cockfield
Owned
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$42.38

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 24, 2012
Thinks the whole communications area in Canada is going to get a lot more competitive. Instead of buying bundled packages you will be able to buy individual channels on their own. Dividend is perfectly safe.
Photo of Peter BriegerPeter Brieger
No
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$41.79

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 24, 2012
Have done a great job. This business is basically losing land lines and building wireless. They are very competitive versus the cable companies. Good free cash flow. Have increased their dividends quite nicely.
Photo of Douglas KeeDouglas Kee
Owned
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$41.79

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 20, 2012
Writing covered calls or selling the stock after the ex-dividend date and purchasing back at the next ex-dividend date? Also at what price should money be taken off the table with this? The premium you receive on a covered call off a stock like this tends to be low on a time value basis. Regarding selling, the stock looks pretty strong here and they have just done a positive acquisition. If you are inclined to trade and capture just the dividends, you could lose a pretty good performing stock.
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFA
Owned
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$41.98

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
HOLD

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 13, 2012
Doesn't think there will be a ton of growth and the acquisition of the Astro assets really indicated that. There is a fairly tight competitive structure in Canada. It gives you a good dividend and you have a company that is linked to GDP and as long as the Canadian GDP keeps moving north, you'll get an increase in that.
Photo of Darren SissonsDarren Sissons
Owned
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$42.56

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 27, 2012
Spinning out enormous amounts of free cash flow and that has been returned to shareholders. Have raised their dividend twice in the last 18 months. Yield of over 5%. Good balance sheet.
Photo of Lyle SteinLyle Stein
Owned
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$41.65

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
COMMENT

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 26, 2012
Gaining market share in TV and wireless communication. Growing media presence so it is diversifying its revenue and earnings base. Not a high flyer. Attracts the income crowd that wants slow growth.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
Owned
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$41.78

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 14, 2012
Very over valued. Model price of $29.47, 30% downside, but everyone is going for yield and it is over 5%. If he had any smell of BCE doing the wrong thing, it could call to $38 and if it broke that level it would mean lower prices. Otherwise it could be here for a while.
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$41.46

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 13, 2012
(A Top Pick June 15/11. Up 18.52%.) Still likes. Very compelling dividend. Stock still has room to run.
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFA
Owned
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$41.78

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

telephone utilities
BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 12, 2012
(Market Call Minute.) Cheaper than Telus (T-T) of more expensive than Rogers (RCI.B-T). If you want dividends that grow, this is the one to own.
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$42.06

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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