TSE:BCE

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO)

32.79
-0.04 (0.12%)
as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

BCE Inc. has experienced significant challenges recently, including a dividend cut to manage its payout ratio and to invest in growth areas such as AI data centers. Experts view BCE as primarily a defensive play with a 5% yield, suitable for income-seeking investors rather than those looking for capital appreciation. While some analysts see potential in BCE's strategic initiatives, including cost reductions and a focus on AI, many remain cautious due to competitive pressures from companies like Starlink and regulatory challenges in the telecom sector. The general sentiment reflects a belief that BCE's core business will struggle amidst rising competition, and while there are positive indicators for long-term growth, the immediate outlook remains uncertain.

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Cautious
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Fair Value
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BUY
Now released from the takeover scenario it can now go forward through capable hands. Has such a low positioning in the market relative to others that it has everything to gain. Will be a good dividend payer.
COMMENT
Likes management and at this price it is a completely reasonable investment. However, they are going to have to spend money in order to make money so the next year or two is going to be rocky.
TOP PICK
Great opportunity over the next year. Stock is down way more than it should be because all the arbitrageurs were getting out. Now starting to come back. Without all the debt it will be a much stronger competitor. Nice dividend yield.
HOLD
Believes that dividend is intact so look at this as an income producing strategy. Also, there are now a lot of options outstanding on it, so you could write covered Calls on it if you wanted to increase your income. Not sure he would do this just yet.
HOLD
Phone company with a wireless side and Simpatico Internet. Fairly recession resistant and pays 6.5% yield. $3 billion of cash. Good hold for the next year or two. Low growth.
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 25/08. Down 37%.) Extremely cheap at these prices. 6.5% yield. $2.8 billion in cash.
DON'T BUY
Was a lot of restructuring in anticipation of the buyout. Company now has a better balance sheet but also needs to spend a lot to catch up with its competition and upgrade its infrastructure. No one has had time to examine this so he wouldn't be a buyer at this time.
TOP PICK
Bell Canada Bonds 4.64% maturing 2016. These bonds are lagging and should trade much more expensive in the next 2 months.
BUY
Good yield going forward. 9X earnings. Looking but has not made a Buy on it yet. Good entry point. 6.74% yield.
TOP PICK
(His Top Picks are conservative, dividend paying for a 1 year Hold.) The deal falling apart has given investors a fabulous opportunity. Dividend is back and may be raised. Won't be a great company, but will be an OK company.
BUY
Not that it has collapsed, it valuations scores have come up dramatically. ROE level is respectable and there is some growth there.
DON'T BUY
Feels the deal is dead and it is going to be a hard battle to get it back on the table. In the $24 range is probably fairly good value for this right now. In a tough battle with Rogers (RCI.B-T). Has to go through a lot of restructuring. Have to redo their network. CDMA is almost a dead technology and they have to do a rebuild for GMS.
COMMENT
Bothers him that the arms in New York still have very large positions. May be waiting to see if dividends will be reinstated or if another deal will be going through. This is an OK price. If you are trading and it ran up to $25 take your profit.
BUY
6.55% May 1, 2029 bonds yielding about 9.51%. Bonds in general are a great place to be. However, he prefers sovereign debt because it is safer. This would be one step below but he is okay with that.
BUY
90% chance that the deal with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will not go through. The entire telecom space looks good.
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