NYSE:BCE BCE (BCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Like Tiny Crypto Retirement Funds (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free BCE Stock Alerts $34.20 -0.20 (-0.58%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.00▼$34.4150-Day Range$34.05▼$41.6752-Week Range$33.54▼$48.38Volume3.32 million shsAverage Volume2.50 million shsMarket Capitalization$31.20 billionP/E Ratio20.24Dividend Yield8.65%Price Target$51.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get BCE alerts: Email Address BCE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.14 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside49.1% Upside$51.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.94% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.31Based on 21 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth4.22%From $2.37 to $2.47 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.72 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector47th out of 91 stocksTelephone Communication, Except Radio Industry7th out of 22 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBCE has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $51.00, BCE has a forecasted upside of 49.1% from its current price of $34.20.Amount of Analyst CoverageBCE has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.94% of the float of BCE has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBCE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in BCE has recently decreased by 17.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBCE is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.71%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBCE has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BCE is 175.15%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, BCE will have a dividend payout ratio of 119.84% in the coming year. This indicates that BCE may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BCE. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBCE has a news sentiment score of 0.31. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for BCE this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest186 people have searched for BCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 51% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added BCE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 88% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, BCE insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.15% of the stock of BCE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions42.30% of the stock of BCE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for BCE are expected to grow by 4.22% in the coming year, from $2.37 to $2.47 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BCE is 20.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 149.72.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BCE is 20.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 83.49.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBCE has a PEG Ratio of 4.54. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBCE has a P/B Ratio of 2.49. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsCentral Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.That's why we have released our Free Precious Metals Investment Guide. About BCE Stock (NYSE:BCE)BCE Inc., a communications company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. The company operates through three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers integrated digital wireless voice and data communication products and services, as well as consumer electronics products. The Bell Wireline segment offers data, including Internet access and Internet protocol television (IPTV), local telephone, and long distance services, as well as other communication services and products; and satellite TV service and connectivity services. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long distance, data, and other services from or to resellers and other carriers. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, streaming services, digital media services, radio broadcasting services, and out-of-home advertising services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.Read More BCE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BCE Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comShould You Buy BCE Stock for its 8.6% Dividend Yield?March 18, 2024 | msn.comFor centuries we have plundered our planet. Now we are paying the priceMarch 18, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Central Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend12/14/2023Dividend Payable1/15/2024Last Earnings2/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend3/14/2024Today3/18/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Telephone communication, except radio Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:BCE CUSIPN/A CIK718940 Webwww.bce.ca Phone(888) 932-6666Fax514-766-5735Employees44,610Year Founded1880Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$51.00 High Stock Price Target$61.00 Low Stock Price Target$38.00 Potential Upside/Downside+49.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.14 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.69 Trailing P/E Ratio20.24 Forward P/E Ratio14.43 P/E Growth4.54Net Income$1.68 billion Net Margins8.82% Pretax Margin13.47% Return on Equity17.13% Return on Assets4.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.84 Current Ratio0.65 Quick Ratio0.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$18.28 billion Price / Sales1.71 Cash Flow$6.60 per share Price / Cash Flow5.18 Book Value$13.72 per share Price / Book2.49Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares912,280,000Free Float910,907,000Market Cap$31.20 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.56 The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Watson (Age 60)Group President of Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI Comp: $1.31MMr. Blaik KirbyGroup President of Consumer, Small & Medium Business (SMB)Mr. Curtis MillenExecutive VP & CFOMr. Stephen Guy HoweChief Technology & Information OfficerThane FotopoulosVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Robert MalcolmsonExecutive VP and Chief Legal & Regulatory OfficerMs. Nikki MoffatChief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP of Corporate ServicesMs. Karine MosesSenior VP of Content Development & News and Vice Chair of QuébecMs. Devorah LithwickSenior Vice President & Chief Brand OfficerThierry ChaumontSenior VP of Tax & ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTelefónicaNYSE:TEFTelefônica BrasilNYSE:VIVPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGConsolidated EdisonNYSE:EDChunghwa TelecomNYSE:CHTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 3,855 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.001%Hennessy Advisors Inc.Sold 6,300 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.012%Leo Wealth LLCBought 30,142 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.003%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 311,902 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 1.605%Trust Co. of VermontSold 1,960 shares on 3/8/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy BCE Stock? BCE Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of BCE was last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BCE Inc.: BCE Inc. has a diverse range of services including wireless, wireline, Internet, and television services, catering to various customer segments, which can provide stable revenue streams. Recent investments by large institutional investors like American Century Companies Inc., Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, and others indicate confidence in the company's growth potential. Wall Street analysts forecast growth potential for BCE, with an average price target of $51.00, suggesting a positive outlook for the stock. BCE's Bell Media segment offers a variety of digital media services, conventional TV, specialty TV, and out-of-home advertising services, tapping into multiple revenue streams. Despite recent fluctuations, BCE's stock price presents a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons: Some analysts have downgraded BCE's rating from "buy" to "hold" or "neutral," indicating potential concerns about the company's performance in the near term. Barclays and other analysts have reduced price targets on BCE, suggesting a cautious approach towards the stock's future growth prospects. Market analysts have given BCE an average rating of "Hold," implying a lack of strong buy recommendations from experts in the field. Recent trading volumes and price movements indicate potential volatility in BCE's stock, which may not be suitable for risk-averse investors. While BCE offers a range of services, competition in the telecommunications industry is intense, which could impact the company's market share and profitability. BCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell BCE stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" BCE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BCE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BCE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is BCE's stock price target for 2024? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for BCE's shares. Their BCE share price targets range from $38.00 to $61.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $51.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 49.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BCE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BCE shares performed in 2024? BCE's stock was trading at $39.38 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BCE stock has decreased by 13.2% and is now trading at $34.20. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting BCE? BCE saw a decrease in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 8,560,000 shares, a decrease of 17.1% from the February 14th total of 10,330,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,260,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.8 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company's shares are short sold. View BCE's Short Interest. When is BCE's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our BCE earnings forecast. How were BCE's earnings last quarter? BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $4.76 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.82 billion. BCE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.13% and a net margin of 8.82%. How often does BCE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCE? BCE declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.742 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $2.97 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.68%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.70. Read our dividend analysis for BCE. Is BCE a good dividend stock? BCE (NYSE:BCE) pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.71%. BCE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 175.15%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, BCE will have a dividend payout ratio of 119.84% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BCE. What ETFs hold BCE's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of BCE (NYSE:BCE) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS).Cizzle Biotechnology (CIZ). What guidance has BCE issued on next quarter's earnings? BCE updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.190-2.310 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.370. The company issued revenue guidance of $18.1 billion-$18.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $18.6 billion. What is Mirko Bibic's approval rating as BCE's CEO? 84 employees have rated BCE Chief Executive Officer Mirko Bibic on Glassdoor.com. Mirko Bibic has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of BCE own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BCE investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Enbridge (ENB), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), CVS Health (CVS), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP). Who are BCE's major shareholders? BCE's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include National Bank of Canada FI (1.75%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.61%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.61%), Bank of Nova Scotia (1.61%), FIL Ltd (1.54%) and 1832 Asset Management L.P. (1.40%). How do I buy shares of BCE? Shares of BCE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does BCE have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of BCE: Alarm Force Industries, American Management Systems, Astral Media, Axia NetMedia, Bell Aliant Inc., Bell Canada, Bell Media, Bell Mobility, Cieslok Media Ltd., Corus, Environics Analytics, Gestion Infopharm, Glentel, MTS, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Q9 Networks, SPACECONNECTION, TESS S.A., Teleglobe, Telesat Canada, The Source (Bell) Electronics, Toronto Argonauts Football Club, Tri-Comp Systems, Virgin Mobile Canada, Ware Solutions Corp, and e-route.Read More This page (NYSE:BCE) was last updated on 3/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersCentral Bank Gold Heist In ProgressColonial MetalsLike Tiny Crypto Retirement FundsCrypto 101 MediaMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceStock-Picking AI Predicts #1 Stock of 2024AltimetryThe world’s greatest investmentPorter & CompanyForget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 YearsBanyan Hill PublishingSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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