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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BUY
Largest telecommunication business in Canada. He bought for income. Increased their dividend and thinks they will do so again. Good management.
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 15/11. No change.) 5.5% dividend yield and he expects another one soon. Management has done an outstanding job of executing on its plan. CTV acquisition is going to work out very well. They are the best positioned, in this space, to deal with all the changes that are unfolding.
BUY
A cash flow machine. Have done a fantastic job of cutting costs. They basically wiped out middle management. It keeps dropping to the bottom line, either through purchases of content, buy back of shares or increase of dividend. Telco space is either reasonably priced or reasonably cheap.
WEAK BUY
You get higher growth than BA but a little less yield, so they are about the same. He prefers this to BA
DON'T BUY
A very low growth situation. They have done a great job managing costs. Dividend is safe, but there won’t be any growth.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Jan 18/10, Up 35.42%) Still likes it. Are doing a lot of the right things. A great stock to be buying at these levels. Lots of free cash flow, reasonable debt levels.
BUY
He likes all of the telecoms. BCE did a great job of upgrading their whole wireless system. The whole market is expanding. Well-managed company. Will continue to trim out fat management. Increased dividend twice last year and once this year, but he expects increases to be more moderate this year.
BUY
In the process of buying CTV. He has been buying this recently. Dividend is strong and stock has been going up since the bottom in 2009. The services they provide are growing more than people would imagine.
BUY
Excellent dividend yield of over 5%. Also had a great record over the last 3 years of increasing dividends. If she had to own only one thing in the telecom space it would probably be Rogers (RCI.B-T) but she does like this one. Has downward drag on earnings from losing the wire line but are active in the wireless, which will be a big growth area.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 28/10. Up 6.43%.) Still likes.
COMMENT
Technically it is very strong and chart shows a very positive trend. Will probably outperform the market for the next little while. You have to watch to see if it breaks down at about the $35 level.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 26/10. Up 29.01%.) Company increased dividends. Still likes. This is a stock you can Buy and just tuck away.
HOLD
Not seeing a lot of organic growth. Doing better in their wireless and taking market share from Rogers (RCI.B-T). Trying to push the IPTV, which is having some growing pains. The big thing for them in the next couple of years is cost cutting. Good management. Should be good dividend growth.
BUY
Gushing free cash flow. Keeps on increasing dividends. Putting a lot of fibre into homes. Telcos are in such fantastic shape because they have become utility like instead of tech companies like they were 10 years ago.
COMMENT
Makes a lot of sense for a long-term conservative investor. In the short term, the yield is now approaching 10-year bonds so that will cap the stock for the time being. Feels that Rogers (RCI.B-T) and Telus (T-T) offer better upside opportunity.
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