NYSE:BCE BCE (BCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $33.36 +0.20 (+0.60%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$33.06▼$33.4550-Day Range$31.33▼$34.5152-Week Range$31.13▼$43.65Volume1.42 million shsAverage Volume2.31 million shsMarket Capitalization$30.44 billionP/E Ratio23.17Dividend Yield8.69%Price Target$45.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get BCE alerts: Email Address BCE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside35.9% Upside$45.33 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.28% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.68Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth2.27%From $2.20 to $2.25 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.2.56 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector66th out of 90 stocksTelephone Communication, Except Radio Industry12th out of 19 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBCE has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBCE has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about BCE's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.28% of the float of BCE has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBCE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 19.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in BCE has recently increased by 18.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBCE is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.75%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBCE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BCE is 201.39%. 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 128.89% in the coming year. This indicates that BCE may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about BCE's 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBCE has a news sentiment score of 0.68. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for BCE this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 37 people have searched for BCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -30% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 9 people have added BCE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% 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 Institutions41.46% of the stock of BCE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about BCE's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for BCE are expected to grow by 2.27% in the coming year, from $2.20 to $2.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BCE is 23.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BCE is 23.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 93.54.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBCE has a PEG Ratio of 5.54. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBCE has a P/B Ratio of 2.43. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about BCE's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad MarketBeatWe just added a $300 account credit to your MarketBeat subscriptionMarketBeat All Access is our complete suite of portfolio monitoring software, research tools, stock screeners, proprietary reports, and more. Upgrade today and get $300 off your 2024-2025 subscription. Free for 30 days.Start Your Risk-Free Trial Here 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 two segments, Bell Communication and Technology Services, and Bell Media. The Bell Communication and Technology Services segment provides wireless products and services including mobile data and voice plans and devices; wireline products and services comprising data, including internet access, internet protocol television, cloud-based services, and business solutions, as well as voice, and other communication services and products; and satellite TV and connectivity services for residential, small and medium-sized business, government, and large enterprise customers. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long distance, and data and other services from or to resellers and other carriers; and operates consumer electronics retail stores. 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 HeadlinesJuly 26 at 9:04 PM | msn.com1 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock Down 20% to Buy and Hold ForeverJuly 26 at 4:03 PM | msn.comPresidente del Bundesbank dice que el BCE podría recortar tasas si los datos siguen su cursoJuly 27, 2024 | MarketBeat (Ad)We just added a $300 account credit to your MarketBeat subscriptionMarketBeat All Access is our complete suite of portfolio monitoring software, research tools, stock screeners, proprietary reports, and more. Upgrade today and get $300 off your 2024-2025 subscription. Free for 30 days.July 25 at 7:57 PM | msn.comArchaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem moat, solving 150-year-old mysteryJuly 25 at 3:06 AM | americanbankingnews.comBCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE) Receives $45.33 Consensus Target Price from BrokeragesJuly 25 at 1:29 AM | americanbankingnews.comBCE (BCE) Scheduled to Post Earnings on ThursdayJuly 22, 2024 | msn.com13 Ancient Civilizations You Never Knew ExistedJuly 20, 2024 | msn.comFuncionarios del BCE se plantean si solo es factible un recorte más en 2024July 27, 2024 | MarketBeat (Ad)We just added a $300 account credit to your MarketBeat subscriptionMarketBeat All Access is our complete suite of portfolio monitoring software, research tools, stock screeners, proprietary reports, and more. Upgrade today and get $300 off your 2024-2025 subscription. Free for 30 days.July 19, 2024 | msn.comLagarde dice que la reunión de tasas del BCE de septiembre estará “muy abierta”July 19, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE 1st Pref Shares Series Ae down on Wednesday (BCE-PR-E)July 19, 2024 | msn.comBCE mantiene las tasas; se necesitan más datos para decidir el próximo recorteJuly 17, 2024 | 247wallst.comWant $5,000? Invest $10,000 in These 7 Dividend StocksJuly 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBCE: Downgrade On Deteriorating EconomyJuly 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comBeanfield appoints Rizwan Jamal as its new Chief Executive OfficerJuly 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comBCE recommends shareholders reject TRC Capital's below-market "mini-tender offer"June 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comBCE Q2 2024 results to be announced August 1June 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBCE: The Canadian Bell Rings With 8.9% Dividend Yield + 3 High Yield Telecommunication Stocks - ATT, Verizon, And VodafoneSee More Headlines Receive BCE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for BCE and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/01/2024Fiscal 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) 932-6666Fax514-766-5735Employees45,132Year Founded1880Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$45.33 High Stock Price Target$54.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+35.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.44 Trailing P/E Ratio23.17 Forward P/E Ratio15.17 P/E Growth5.54Net Income$1.68 billion Net Margins7.53% Pretax Margin11.73% Return on Equity16.86% Return on Assets4.08% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.87 Current Ratio0.61 Quick Ratio0.57 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$18.28 billion Price / Sales1.67 Cash Flow$6.62 per share Price / Cash Flow5.04 Book Value$13.72 per share Price / Book2.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares912,280,000Free Float910,915,000Market Cap$30.44 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.57 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mirko Bibic (Age 56)CEO, President & Director Comp: $3.34MMr. Curtis MillenExecutive VP & CFOMr. Stephen Guy HoweChief Technology & Information OfficerMr. John Watson (Age 60)Group President of Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI Comp: $1.3MThane FotopoulosVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Robert MalcolmsonExecutive VP and Chief Legal & Regulatory OfficerMs. Nikki MoffatChief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP of Corporate ServicesMr. Blaik KirbyGroup President of Consumer, Small & Medium Business (SMB)Ms. Karine MosesSenior VP of Content Development & News and Vice Chair of QuébecMs. Devorah LithwickSenior Vice President & Chief Brand OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmérica MóvilNYSE:AMXOrangeNYSE:ORANTelefónicaNYSE:TEFTelefônica BrasilNYSE:VIVKTNYSE:KTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipK.J. Harrison & Partners IncBought 90,128 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.017%Bank of New York Mellon CorpSold 6,151 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.015%Dearborn Partners LLCSold 7,084 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%Raymond James Trust N.A.Sold 2,514 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.003%Cypress Capital GroupBought 1,595 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy BCE Stock? BCE Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BCE Inc.: BCE Inc. has a current stock price of $34.21 on the NYSE, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value stocks. The company has a consistent track record of paying dividends, providing investors with a potential source of passive income. BCE Inc. has a diversified business model with operations in telecommunications, media, and entertainment, which can help mitigate risks associated with a single industry. Recent earnings reports have shown that BCE Inc. met analysts' consensus estimates, indicating stability and predictability in its financial performance. Institutional investors like Wellington Management Group LLP have been increasing their positions in BCE Inc., signaling confidence in the company's future prospects. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons: The stock price of BCE Inc. has experienced a decline, trading at $32.60 on the NYSE, which may indicate potential challenges or market concerns. BCE Inc. operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties related to government policies and regulations impacting the company's operations and profitability. Analysts have issued mixed ratings on BCE Inc., with some downgrading the stock, suggesting varying opinions on the company's future performance. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt obligations effectively. BCE Inc.'s recent dividend cut may signal financial difficulties or strategic shifts within the company, potentially impacting investor confidence in the stock. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, July 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BCE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BCE shares performed this year? BCE's stock was trading at $39.38 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BCE shares have decreased by 15.3% and is now trading at $33.3650. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were BCE's earnings last quarter? BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The utilities provider reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.53. The utilities provider earned $4.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.47 billion. BCE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.86% and a net margin of 7.53%. 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. Does BCE have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of BCE: Environics Analytics, Axia NetMedia, Alarm Force Industries, MTS, Cieslok Media Ltd., Q9 Networks, Corus, and others. Who are BCE's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of BCE include Raymond James & Associates (0.20%), LGT Capital Partners LTD. (0.07%), Liberty One Investment Management LLC (0.02%) and K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc (0.02%). 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. What other stocks do shareholders of BCE own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BCE investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Enbridge (ENB), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and CVS Health (CVS). This page (NYSE:BCE) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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