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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Caution
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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.
TOP PICK
He doesn't know what is happening but is guessing that the takeover is dead. If so, it will reinstate its dividend and may issue a special one. It may buy back shares. They have a lot of cash and a number of good things can happen. Oversold.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Too many built-in sellers. There are other names he would look at in this group.
HOLD
(Market Call Minute.)
COMMENT
He owns the bonds so he is quite happy. Thinks the deal is finished.
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