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TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

34.37
+0.08 (0.23%)
as of Jun 12, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 12, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. is currently facing significant challenges within the highly competitive telecom sector in Canada. Analysts are divided on the stock's outlook, with some expressing cautious optimism about its long-term potential due to an attractive dividend yield, while others remain skeptical about growth prospects following the company's dividend cut and high capital expenditures. Investors are advised to consider the stock primarily for its income-generating capacity rather than growth, as many believe the dividend will provide stability amidst market volatility. The outlook on BCE is mixed, with discussions of capital investments in AI and fibre helping to position the company for future growth, though concerns about high debt levels and competitive pressures persist.

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Cautious
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Valuation
Undervalued
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BUY
Likes their purchase of CTV Globe Media. Sees it throwing off tons of cash and being able to continue to raise dividends on a regular basis.
HOLD
10% strip maturing 2024. These strip bonds always go up providing a company doesn't default. High yielding securities.
COMMENT
5% should be safe and has been increasing as in the last year or 2. Management has done a good job in restructuring. Doesn't own any telecom stocks as environment is getting too competitive. If you just want dividend income, this is okay.
COMMENT
Deal to buy CTV Globe Media is interesting and highly beneficial. Have to look at the whole content question in 2 aspects. 1) How does it relate to telecoms and 2) applications and hardware in the smart phone area. If you own for income, Hold.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 28/09. Up 12.37%.) 4.35% Series 17 preferred bond.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Great dividend. Chart continues to look very strong being above the 50 day and 200 day moving averages. Expects decent growth. Convergence with Globe media makes a lot of sense.
COMMENT
Recently sold his holdings when it got into the mid-$30's and raised dividends. Just acquired CTV so well now revaluate the situation. Challenge for telecom companies in Canada is that they are slow growing. Replacing wire line with faster wireless, which has much more competition in the next couple of years.
BUY
Taking over CTV media and looking to create income right away. Make sense for them right now. Targeting 65%-75% towards dividends.
PARTIAL SELL
Increased dividends twice this year. Earnings will grow 6% to 8% and they’ll increase their dividends at that rate. If you own, you could trim but he wouldn’t be out of it.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 26/09. Up 35.03%.)
BUY
Continues to hold it. One of the attractions is the huge cash flow that comes through it. Expects further dividend increases.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 7/09. Up 37.1%.)
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Has done well and has had a great year. Wouldn't be piling his money into it but would Buy on dips. Expecting the dividend to go higher.
TOP PICK
Probably not a lot of growth but what is really key is that these companies wanted to be Internet companies, made acquisitions, and then sold them all and have now reverted to being a utility. Throwing off lots of free cash. Great dividend.
DON'T BUY
Moderately negative on the telecom sector. These guys did a good job of cost cutting and generating free cash flow. Attractive yield. And free cash flow used to increase dividends, so money gravitated here. With increasing competition, she sees limited capital gains. Moderate increases in dividend in the future.
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