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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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.
DON'T BUY
Have under invested in their business in the last couple of years. Competition has made gains that it will be tougher for them to gain back. Not the best company in the space. He prefers Telus (T-T).
TOP PICK
Locking in dividend yields. This one has a yield of about 6.5% and the company has given strong indications that the dividend will rise. Can see the stock price going up to $30.
TOP PICK
He has been moving from cyclical names to more defensive names, which have lagged. Trades at about 5X EBITDA with a 6.4% yield. Has over 9% in free cash flow. Everything they wanted to do is coming through now.
BUY
Just finished a share buyback. Balance sheet is quite strong. Very predictable stream of revenue. New management is very strong. Very attractive below $25.
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