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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 13, 2026, 12:00 am

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

BCE Inc. is facing significant headwinds due to increased competition in the telecom sector, changes in regulatory dynamics, and a strategic pivot towards expansion in the U.S. through its recent Ziply acquisition. Many analysts highlight that while the stock has been beaten down and offers a generous dividend yield, the long-term growth prospects appear limited, primarily due to high debt levels and the company's capacity to implement effective cost-saving measures. Some experts suggest a cautious approach, emphasizing a defensive investment strategy while noting the importance of stability in income generation. The company has cut its dividend, which has shocked the market but is seen as necessary for future growth investments. Overall, opinions range from viewing BCE as a potential buying opportunity at its current depressed valuation to cautioning against deeper investments without clear indications of recovery or growth.

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Hold
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Undervalued
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COMMENT
Wouldn't Buy this for growth. If you are buying for yield and plan to hold it in your portfolio for a long time, that's how he would use it. 5.7% dividend.
HOLD
If you want secure income, this is good with the yield of 5.7%. Expect modest capital gains of 2%-4% a year giving a total return of 8%-9%.
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 7/09. Up 33.5%.) Originally bought as a dividend stock, but new management is getting their act together and will become much more competitive. Increased dividends twice in the last 6 to 9 months and expects this to continue.
COMMENT
Had reached a 52 week high and had upped their dividends twice so he sold his holdings. There is a rumour of a 3rd dividend increase but if there is one, he expects it will be fairly minor. If you want this strictly for yield, it is okay.
TOP PICK
4.35% Series AG Preferred. Decent yield for a leading telecommunications company in Canada. You could do better holding the common, but he likes the fact that you are paid before the common. You get extra yield over Rogers and Telus.
COMMENT
The whole telecom space is getting more competitive with wireless. Wire line business is declining so they need growth in wireless to offset that. Have done a great job in cost cutting. Solid long-term hold if you're looking for income.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Aug 7/09, Up 32% Total Return) Core holding. Not adding to it. It is not that exciting any more. Would sell at $35.
BUY
Strong dividend yield. Very defensive in this kind of a market. Moved up a little higher than he thought it would have been the last 6 months. Good dividend yield.
DON'T BUY
Consensus target is about $32.10 so very little potential capital gain. 5% plus yield. Increasing competition in telecoms, cable TV, etc. Will clear out any from accounts he manages.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Jun 18/09, Up 36%) Thinks dividend will go up on this stock. Possibility of a foreign takeover, which would put it in the $40s. That’s not the only reason to own it.
BUY
Gov’t announced possibility of increased foreign ownership in telecom, which raises the possibility of a takeover. Smart phones are data hogs. Have more bandwidth than Rogers. Bullish on entire telecom space.
COMMENT
Good yield and not too volatile.
BUY
When markets are choppy like they are now, you want to be in something like this. Very conservative and paying a nice dividend. Chart shows an upward trend and is now in a trading range, which he thinks will continue during this period of weakness and will probably move higher in September-October.
BUY
Great company. Management has done a great job of bringing down the costs. Have also looked at the individual businesses to see what the return of capital is. Good growth in wireless. Service side has increased incredibly.
BUY
Good solid holding. Owns but feels Rogers (RCI.B-T) has more growth and dividend growth opportunities.
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