TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

32.57
+0.11 (0.34%)
as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 40 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. currently faces significant challenges within a highly competitive telecom sector, leading to a decline in its stock price and a considerable dividend cut of 56%. Experts highlight that while BCE's traditional telecommunications business remains stable, it is under pressure due to competition from alternatives like Starlink and regulatory challenges. Many analysts view BCE as primarily a dividend play, appealing for income but lacking in growth potential. The company's strategic move towards AI data center infrastructure shows promise and could provide new revenue streams, with an aim for $2 billion by 2028. Despite the current struggles, the consensus suggests that BCE has potential for recovery in the long term, supported by its more manageable payout ratio and recent upgrades from brokers indicating institutional interest.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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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%.
BUY
Good performer, since teacher deal fell through. Likes what they are doing. Focused on raising dividend. Hype about new entrants is overdone.
TOP PICK
Lots of telecoms try to be internet and media companies. After 2002 they sold off a lot of assets that they bought. Now things are going back to more normalized levels. Paying down debt and lots of cash flow and great dividend.
BUY
He prefers Rogers and Shaw. Sole reason for owning BCE is the dividend. Modest capital gains from here. Reasonable minimum downside. At some point he thinks they and Telus will spin off wireless.
WEAK BUY
Likes – it’s a full position. It is a communications pipeline. Done a great job of returning capital to shareholders. Great cash flow. It’s sleepy but it pays a nice dividend. It’s an ok buy in this range. Their wireless business is ok and they are smart.
BUY
Has always been the “steady Eddie” type company. Upgraded wireless system last year and that should add more of a spin to their mobile area. Good dividend yield.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Hold for dividend. Some chance of capital appreciation. Would look to buy at a lower price.
TOP PICK
Blew away the street with their wireless edition in the last quarter. Will have $2 billion of free cash flow. Earnings from operations that are not needed for capital expenditures will be given back to shareholders. Has been raising its dividend regularly. Trading at about 10X earnings.
DON'T BUY
Outlook is relatively stable. Had a nice move off the bottom. Sold his holdings last year when it ran up. Problem is there is no real growth. Wire line is not growing at all.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 22/09. Up 10.1%.) Sold it at $27-$28 when it was fully valued. Company faces some challenges.
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