TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

32.79
-0.04 (0.12%)
as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. has experienced significant challenges recently, including a dividend cut to manage its payout ratio and to invest in growth areas such as AI data centers. Experts view BCE as primarily a defensive play with a 5% yield, suitable for income-seeking investors rather than those looking for capital appreciation. While some analysts see potential in BCE's strategic initiatives, including cost reductions and a focus on AI, many remain cautious due to competitive pressures from companies like Starlink and regulatory challenges in the telecom sector. The general sentiment reflects a belief that BCE's core business will struggle amidst rising competition, and while there are positive indicators for long-term growth, the immediate outlook remains uncertain.

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Cautious
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Fair Value
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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.
TOP PICK
Defensive. 5.5% yield. Increased dividend consistently over the years. The big 3 offer the same services so why not go with the highest dividend. Management exercising its business plan very, very well.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 8/10. Up 36.77%.)
BUY
Could be range bound but has had quite a nice move up. Telecom sector has been very strong. Very attractive dividend yield.
COMMENT
Sees more upside in it. Hard to balance how much competitive risk there is in the wireless space as new technologies come in. There could be price competition form a more aggressive Telus (T-T), Rogers (RCI.B-T0, Shaw (SJR.B-T), etc.
HOLD
Has been a terrific investment since 08. Excellent yields.
DON'T BUY
Valuation is a little stretched. Very good management. Shareholder friendly and boosted dividends 6 times in the last 2 years. Rogers (RCI.B-T) represents a much better opportunity.
HOLD
Great dividend of over 5% that is projected to grow by 7% per year over the next 3 years. Acquisition of CTV was good.
HOLD
Has had a good run in the last half of the year. Attractive dividend yield. Prefers Rogers (RCI.B-T).
BUY
A core holding. Nice increase recently. Not without its challenges industry wise. Nice dividend.
HOLD
Strong Upward trend. Support at around $26 and $31. Great dividend. Based on what he expects form the market in the next 3 or 4 years, this is probably a good core holding.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 18/10. Up 35.31%. ) Still likes and at a good level to Buy. Should get a decent return.
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