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
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.
DON'T BUY
Owns the bonds but no shares. Not a particular fan of the equity. As a couple of problems. 1) Has some difficult competition in Ontario and Quebec. 2) Wire exposure is not as good as Telus (T-T). Would prefer Telus instead.
HOLD
Interesting to be with a strong telephone company and earned some good money and perhaps even improve. 6.2% yield, which is capable of being hiked.
TOP PICK
Likes it under $25. New management. Good yield of about 6%.
BUY
Not anticipating huge growth out of this stock. However it is a nice defensive play. Great dividend. Best balance sheet of the 3 major telcos.
COMMENT
Important thing to look at in this sector is whether a company is a leader or a laggard in the industry. Rogers (RCI.B-T) has a leading technology and is probably the “go to” stock. This company and BCE (BCE-T) are relatively safe and ok for yield. 6.2% yield.
BUY
Downside is quite limited. Very secure 6.2% yield. Have about $2.5 billion cash on the balance sheet. Will be a slow, steady performer. Very impressed with management.
TOP PICK
Teachers pension plan sold their holdings, which depressed the stock. 6% yield. Pretty defensive.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Teachers Pension has been liquidating this stock. Interesting book value of about $20 and 6% dividend yield. He might buy back in if it pulls back a little.
TOP PICK
In a potentially risky market this one has already hit its all-time low at its book value of about $22. Has a nice yield if you are looking for income and safety. Has an upside target of around $30.
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