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TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

34.43
+0.14 (0.39%)
as of Jun 12, 2026, 3:19:06 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
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.
TOP PICK
Strong cash flow and very stable. Growing wireless. 6.1% dividend and board of directors has pledged to raise it.
COMMENT
Yield of 6.4%. It is now incumbent on management to show investors they can grow the company. If you are looking for more growth he would look to Rogers (RCI.B-T), Shaw (SJR.B-T) and Telus (T-T), in that order.
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