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TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

34.34
+0.05 (0.15%)
as of Jun 12, 2026, 7:20:20 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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Undervalued
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BUY
Core holding of his. Likes what they are doing – cutting costs spending on wireless so they compete better with Rogers. Increased dividend twice in 12 months. Thinks there is enough room for the new competitors that survive. BCE is his preference of the telecoms.
BUY
Stock had a great move from the beginning of the year, so expects there was profit taking, which caused the drop in the price. Good yield. Under $30 is a good entry point.
DON'T BUY
Very little growth in the telcos. Came close to his target of $30 so he sold his holdings.
BUY
Exiting its consolidation level that it created in 09 and starting to trend upwards and making new highs. Yield of above 5.74%. Likes the sector. Can see $32 before year-end and as a downside $28.50. (See Top Picks.)
COMMENT
Have been very successful in cutting costs. Very nice, safe dividend yield, which they have been raising. She prefers cable to telecom because they have their subscriber base behind them along with growth in wireless.
TOP PICK
4.35% Series AG preferreds. One of Canada's leading communication companies. Safe play because you have protection of the dividend yield and any cut would have to come off the common shares first. Rate is fixed for a certain term and then can float in you some protection against rising interest rates.
COMMENT
Have increased dividends a couple of times and payout ratio would indicate there is still room for more increases. Their business is under a fair bit of competition in prices and new competitors. Attractive dividend.
TOP PICK
Almost 6% yield and has great ability to increase its dividend. Trading at about 12% free cash flow yield.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick March 9/09. Up 35.9%.)
BUY
A believer in BCE. It’s a cash flow machine. Dividend will continue to rise.
COMMENT
Strip bond due in 2026, yield of 6.2%. 16 years is fairly long and it is a zero coupon bond which means duration is also 16. If you don't need the cash flow, it is an OK longer-term hold.
BUY
Would own it here and buy it here. Has excellent upside from here. It is turning around. Throws off huge cash. Raised dividend and will do it some more.
WEAK BUY
Has been accumulating it for some time. Dividend is good support for the support. A pretty good run recently. We are not going to get to where it was when the pension plan was bidding for it. For a cash flow producer and good business metrics, she likes the stock. She likes Rogers more now.
PAST TOP PICK
March 9,2009 Recommended at 24.14 the only think you could recommend in those days. A safe bet.
BUY
His average purchase price is at $26. The company is right across Canada so it's not exposed in any particular market. The management is new, and is doing an extremely good job. Just increased the dividend, just under 6%.
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