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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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DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Sep 08, 2011
6.46% strip bonds expiring May 2042? Normally he does not give money longer than 7 years because the business cycle is 3-4 years. You not getting paid enough to extend that far out. He owns 2016 bonds.
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
Owned
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$38.80

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)

Sep 07, 2011
(A Top Pick Feb 15/11. Up 12.72%.) Yielding 5.5%. Have done a great job of cutting costs. Well run with a well rounded management team.
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFA
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$38.65

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 19, 2011
(A Top Pick Aug 6/10. Up 25.3%.) Fits his pattern of a good large-cap company that pays a good dividend and willing to increase dividends.
Photo of David CockfieldDavid Cockfield
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$38.24

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)

Aug 18, 2011
Great dividend. Very steady cash flow. Have done a great job in restructuring. Telecom is a sector where he would be buying stocks right now.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
Owned
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$38.11

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)

Aug 11, 2011
Raised its dividend 6 times over the last 2.5 years. Very strong free cash flow. Smart phones are very positive for all telcos. Trade at 12X earnings, which is very reasonable.
Photo of Barry SchwartzBarry Schwartz
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$37.79

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 09, 2011
(Top Pick Apr 11/11, Up 4.54% total return) Still likes the story. Management done a good job of managing its costs. Recent acquisitions are working out quite well. Investors should have a lot of these high yielding stocks.
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFA
Owned
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$37.16

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 04, 2011
Floating Rate Preferreds series A.I. Just got a notice they can be converted to a new series AJ. Should I convert? Every 5 years, is give the option of going to fixed or floating. These rates will be bumped down to 4.5% or you can convert to the J series, which is a floating rate at 100% prime. He doesn't see rates rising anytime soon.
Photo of Randy LeClairRandy LeClairUnlock Rating
$36.13

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, 2011
Thinks this is down generally because of the market malaise. Doing an excellent job of becoming more efficient and competitive. Expects there will be no dividend cut, but gradual dividend increases.
Photo of Michael DecterMichael Decter
No
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$36.06

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$30.37

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COMMENT

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 20, 2011
Good for preservation of capital and income? Consensus target on the telcos is not very positive but this one, plus the dividend, as the best total return, excluding perhaps Shaw (SHR.B-T). Dividend will be safe. Growth will be limited but will probably be 5% a year.
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$37.56

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$30.37

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BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 15, 2011
Comfortable with this one here, partly because of its 5.5% dividend. Has increased the dividend at quite a clip over the last 3 years. Will continue to struggle with wire line negative growth but well-positioned in the growing smart phone market.
Photo of Laura WallaceLaura Wallace
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$38.12

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

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DON'T BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 14, 2011
Has had a great run and is around because of the dividend. Management did a great job wringing out costs. Getting growth in wireless, but landlines is a pretty dead business. Fully valued.
Photo of Lorne SteinbergLorne Steinberg
No
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$30.37

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PAST TOP PICK

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jul 05, 2011
4.35% Series AG Preferred (Top Pick Jun 16/10, Up 25.60) Expected it to do well but not this well. It is a unique preferred. It is in a fixed floater, which is not understood well. It came up for a reset in April. You choose between fixed and floating. He stayed with the fixed. Got a bump up in dividend to 4.5%, so people were quote happy.
Photo of Randy LeClairRandy LeClair
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$38.13

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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STRONG BUY

BCE Inc.(BCE.TO)

Jun 28, 2011
For years he said ‘stay away’. It is one of his core holdings now. Have high yields with predictability. BCE went through a great re-structuring. Stock is behaving remarkably well. Likes the telecom sector.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid BurrowsUnlock Rating
$37.99

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)

Jun 20, 2011
Nice solid defensive name in a market like this. Capital of side is somewhat muted because it has recovered to the point where the teachers had made their bid. She doesn't see much upside, maybe 5%. Nice yield of 5.5%. Very strong cash flow.
Photo of Christine PooleChristine PooleUnlock Rating
$38.12

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)

Jun 16, 2011
The big 3, BCE (BCE-T), Rogers (RCI.B-T) and Telus (T-T) are all facing threat of new entrants. This company’s strategy has been consistent and has been picking up and leading in market share in wireless. Extraordinarily strong company for the long term. Good dividend.
Photo of Mohsin BashirMohsin BashirUnlock Rating
$36.95

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$30.37

As of Jul 02, 2026. Market Open.

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