TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

30.37
-0.18 (0.59%)
as of Jul 2, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. has faced significant challenges in the competitive telecommunications landscape, leading to a recent dividend cut of 56% aimed at funding growth and restructuring efforts, particularly in the AI data center infrastructure sector. Many experts recognize the company's dividend as relatively safe and attractive, citing a yield of around 5%, which is appealing for income-focused investors. However, they caution that the core business is under pressure due to intense competition, and prospects for capital appreciation may be limited in the near term. Some analysts suggest that BCE's strategic moves, including investments in the U.S. and advancements in fiber technology, could lead to long-term benefits, but a turnaround in share price may take time. Overall, while some see potential for stabilization and gradual growth, the general sentiment leans towards caution, with many preferring to approach BCE as a defensive income play rather than a growth stock.

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COMMENT
Versus BCE preferred. Unless there is a specific need for income you should always go to the common because you have some capital gains opportunities and the yield is comparative. Prefers Rogers (RCI.B-T) and Shaw (SJR.B-T).
BUY
Good defensive name. Going through a turnaround. Will be buying back shares and increasing dividends.
BUY
Strong balance sheet. Have been buying back stock. Wonders about the impact when new wireless players come in. 6% yield. If you are looking for income, not double-digit growth, this is a good investment.
COMMENT
Midterm bonds yielding about 7%? Doesn't own any Telcos. Feels they are very highly regulated so there's not a lot of upside. However, this one short-term at 7% is okay but feels there are better places to be.
TOP PICK
Has under performed the banks, which is a surprise. 6.3% yield. For people who are really uncomfortable with the market. Some day it will get a bit more respect.
BUY
Likes it at this price. New management is doing a lot of the right things. 6.5% yield. Low multiple.
DON'T BUY
Would focus more towards the wireless space such as Telus (T-T) or Rogers (RCI.B-T). Seemed to lose their focus during the Teachers Pension bid so this is not one of his favourites.
BUY
Valuation is cheap. Dividend is safe. Throwing off excess cash. Likes management.
TOP PICK
Has stripped down the management and is fighting back again just Rogers (RCI.B-T). Running it much more effectively. 6.5% dividend. Could very well do something with another cable company in order to get national geographic reach.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 15/09. Up 1.7%.) 9% free cash flow is attractive. Yield of about 6%. Stable business. Have been cost cutting and buying back shares. Recently did debt offerings that have been lower than what they’ve been in the past.
BUY
Really likes it at these levels. Good dividend and it seems safe. Trading close to or below book value. Management seems to be getting their act together.
BUY
Long corporate bonds. Would be pretty comfortable owning this. Pretty solid credit.
BUY
Likes this at this price. Competition is heating up, especially on the cell phone side. Strong management with a well-defined plan to get costs out aggressively. Very good dividend yield.
COMMENT
Fails to see a lot of catalysts for earnings growth for the next few years. Attractive dividend yield and would be his reason for owning it. 6.5% yield.
DON'T BUY
A telco stock but to him it is more of a utility. There is some positive with its wireless growth but in an economic recovery utility stocks tend not to do well. Not expensive at 10X forward PE. Very strong dividend. Well below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
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