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TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

34.31
+0.02 (0.06%)
as of Jun 12, 2026, 7:09:08 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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Consensus
Cautious
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Valuation
Undervalued
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BUY
Earnings growth is probably high single digit. Very nice yield at 5.8%.
HOLD
Likes Rogers better. But they have stable cash flow, so much free cash flow. Telcos are not a growth story but a dividend story. BCE will have to increase dividends over the years. Wait for another 10-15%. They are under levered.
BUY
A safe place to park your money and gives a 6% yield. Expects earnings will grow 10% a year. Likes the space and thinks there will be dividend growth.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 2/08. Down 7%.) Picked as a low volatility with some value for a defensive play. 5.8% yield. Thinks the dividend will go up.
COMMENT
Strip bonds. Q: When should they get to Par since the company is doing okay? A: Zero discount bonds are issued at a deep discount when bonds are actually stripped so all you are really buying is a cash flow out in the future. Without knowing terms, you have to hold a while before getting back to par.
COMMENT
Getting more competition. Recent earnings were down. Sleepy conservative company at 11X PE. Will be able to maintain the dividend. 13% ROE. Okay if you want dividends but better choices for growth.
HOLD
Just reported and had a pretty good earnings report. If you own this for the yield, you should be fine. Looks interesting and the new team seems to be doing the right thing.
COMMENT
(Market Call Minute.) Pays a good distribution. Biggest danger is that landlines are not the thing of the future and revenue will gradually decline over time.
BUY
Solid dividend of 6.3%. iPhones are now available to Bell subscribers, which should be positive for them. Diversified with home phones, satellite television, etc.
HOLD
(Market Call Minute) Likes Rogers better. Nice dividend yield, 14% free cash flow. Over the longer term it is going to go higher.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 8/09. Up 16.4%.) Would still buy.
TOP PICK
Good dividend of which he thinks will be maintained regardless. More aggressive management.
PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 26/08. Up 7.7%.) Was in conservative stocks at that time but has now sold all his holdings.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 25/08. Down 28.98%.)
BUY
There has been a real under evaluation of the telephone sector in Canada. From the start of the year, they have not done anything while the rest of the market has gone up 25%. Good, deep value Buy.
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