TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

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-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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BUY
In his lower and higher yield portfolios. Likes the business. Preferred over T-T
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 21/09. Up 32.41%.) Good solid company. New management. Good yield.
COMMENT
If you want a stable capital position, this is OK. Gives a 5.1% yield but probably not much capital gain. If you want gain, consider Rogers (RCI.B-T) or Telus (T-T). (He owns none of these.)
BUY
Relative under penetration on the wireless side, compared to its peers, has been increasing. Very shareholder friendly. Just increased dividends. Expects Buy-Backs and increases to dividends will continue.
SELL
May 2029 strip bond. Good company and great management but a strip bond is basically a leveraged play on interest rates. You want to own Strips when rates are high, not when they are low, as is the case now.
BUY
Company has lots of cash that is burning a hole in its pocket. Now starting to use some of it to pay extra dividends. Technicals are clearly positive and momentum indicators are a little over bought but are still trending on the upside.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Rogers (RCI.B-T), BCE (BCE-T) or Telus (T-T)? Telecoms look a little expensive. On a pull back he would be tempted to buy BCE, which has momentum and is gaining on wireless. Average revenue per unit is going up. Moving into internet protocol television (IPTV) is going to make them very competitive with cable companies.
COMMENT
May 1/29 Strip Bonds. Great for RSP account and Bell is a triple B credit, so moderate risk. As a 20-year security, the price volatility will be very high. 1% move in rates could see this move 18%-19% in price. In case of a leveraged buyout, there is a real risk that BCE would no longer be investment grade but become a high yield company. If Bell went into default, your bond would be worth zero. A lot of risks investing in Bell strips.
DON'T BUY
BCE (BCE-T) or Telus (T-T)? Has no exposure to telecoms right now. Too much competition. Dividends on these 2 are safe but don’t see a lot of earnings growth.
TOP PICK
Much more stable company than it was several years ago. Trading at a good multiple. Good free cash flow yield. 5.3% yield.
DON'T BUY
Doesn’t like any of the telecoms because of the competition coming down the pipe with the newer mobiles. If she were choosing one, it would be Telus (T-T) as it is in the part of the country that is seeing better growth.
BUY
Telecoms. BCE (BCE-T), Telus (T-T) or Rogers (RCI.B-T)? BCE is more of a dividend play with 5.4%. Growth is close to 6% long term. Rogers is more of a growth story. He would rate Telus as third.
DON'T BUY
05/01/2029 Strip Bonds. More risky because coupon is stripped. This is a risky bond.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 30/09. Up 35.65%.) Has been selling off which is probably profit taking. Good yield and expects an increase in dividends again in 2011.
COMMENT
Sees the 3 major telcos, BCE (BCE-T), Rogers (RCI.B-T) and Telus (T-T) as being on a continuum from conservative and slower growth with BCE through to aggressive and higher growth on Rogers end. Has all 3.
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