TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

32.79
-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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Fair Value
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TOP PICK
4.35% Series AG. Preferreds generally are trading higher than corporates right now as well as having tax advantages.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 23/09. Up 18.34%.)
BUY
Should be happy with 6% dividend. Is moving more global with Email and Blackberry.
WEAK BUY
Equivalent of a long-term bond with a 6.23% yield. Earnings growth is pretty mediocre.
TOP PICK
Very low PE and high dividend yield at 6.3%. Very high free cash flow yield. Now back to their good core businesses with some pricing power in some of them.
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Telcos are not a heavy weighting in his portfolios. It will be some time before they lose significant market share against the new players but there will be some challenge to growth and margins. Good defensive play. 6.2% yield. This would be his 1st choice.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 9/09. Up 21.25%.) Would buy on weakness. Expect telcos will have some pressure from new wireless companies.
BUY
6% yield and there is some upside and growth on the wireless side.
BUY
Raised the dividend twice in 2009. Strong free cash flow. Paying down debt and funding their pension.
BUY
Likes the 6% dividend yield. Management is delivering on what they say they will. Won't be a great growth story as wire lines will continue to drag. Expecting decent dividend growth.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 08/09. Up 20.09%.) 5.54% maturing Feb 15/17. Still likes.
TOP PICK
Good dividend paying stock. Largest telco in Canada. Could make further acquisitions. New management is pointed in the right direction. Likes the yield, which has just been increased and is safe.
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Likes management. Not a large uptick in share price but 7% dividend is good
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 5/09. Up 16.25%.) Still a buy.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick May 15/09, Up 11%) Still likes it. He trimmed his holdings by a third on recent strength, to accumulate Telus
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