BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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BCE has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America , Barclays , Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce , Raymond James Financial , Scotiabank , TD Securities , Weiss Ratings , and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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BCE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
6

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BCE in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for BCE.

Consensus Price Target

$29.25
23.70% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BCE, the average price target is $29.25. The highest price target for BCE is $39.00, while the lowest price target for BCE is $25.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.70% from the current price of $23.65.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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BCE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/8/25 to 9/8/26	1 Month Ago 8/9/25 to 8/9/26	3 Months Ago 6/10/25 to 6/10/26	1 Year Ago 9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$29.25	$30.00	$28.67	$38.67
Forecasted Upside	23.70% Upside	32.01% Upside	15.86% Upside	58.63% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy	Reduce

BCE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BCE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

BCE Stock vs. The Competition

Type	BCE	Communication Services Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.55	2.05	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	23.76% Upside	137.80% Upside	14.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BCE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/20/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)
8/12/2026	Zacks Research 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
8/11/2026	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Matthew Griffiths Not Rated	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$24.50 ➝ $27.00	+19.89%
8/7/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
7/16/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lauren Bonham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$26.00 ➝ $25.00	+15.68%
7/15/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Strong-Buy ➝ Market Perform
7/10/2026	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
7/1/2026	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
3/17/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Drew McReynolds Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$38.00 ➝ $39.00	+48.11%
1/27/2026	Barrington Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Equal Weight	$21.00 ➝ $26.00	+2.10%
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12/11/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform
8/15/2025	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
8/5/2025	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
2/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underweight
12/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underweight
11/5/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Aravinda Galappatthige Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
11/5/2024	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy BCE Stock? BCE Pros and Cons Explained

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 Saturday, September 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these BCE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BCE
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BCE Inc.:

BCE Inc. offers a highly attractive income stream with a dividend yield of 5.36%, which is significantly higher than the average for the telecommunications sector. The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share, representing an annualized payout of $1.75, which provides a reliable cash flow for income-focused investors.
The stock is currently trading at $23.71, which is well below the consensus price target of $29.25 set by eleven brokerages. This valuation gap suggests that the market may be undervaluing the company's potential, offering investors a significant margin of safety and upside potential as the stock reverts to its fair value.
BCE Inc. has demonstrated strong earnings performance, recently reporting an EPS of $0.47 for the quarter, which beat the consensus estimate of $0.46. The company has also set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.798-1.919 EPS, indicating management confidence in continued profitability and operational efficiency.
Institutional investors are showing renewed interest in the company, with several large funds increasing their positions in the second quarter. For example, Cullen Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake valued at $107,023,000, and BlackRock Inc. increased its stake by 32.0%, signaling strong institutional confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
The company maintains a low beta of 0.52, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market. This makes BCE Inc. a defensive investment that can provide stability to a portfolio during periods of market uncertainty or economic downturns.

BCE
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons:

BCE Inc. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.79, which indicates that the company relies heavily on debt financing. This high leverage can increase financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or if the company's cash flows are insufficient to service its debt obligations.
The company's current ratio of 0.73 and quick ratio of 0.69 suggest that it may face liquidity challenges in the short term. These ratios indicate that BCE Inc. has fewer current assets than current liabilities, which could limit its ability to meet immediate financial obligations without accessing external financing.
Short interest in BCE Inc. has been increasing, with the number of shares shorted rising to 30,758,020 in the most recent reporting period. This increase in short interest suggests that some investors are betting against the stock, potentially indicating concerns about the company's future performance or financial health.
The company's PEG ratio of 6.18 is relatively high, suggesting that its growth rate may not be sufficient to justify its current valuation. A high PEG ratio can indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings growth, which may limit its long-term appreciation potential.
BCE Inc. faces intense competition in the telecommunications industry, which can pressure margins and limit pricing power. The company must continuously invest in network infrastructure and technology to remain competitive, which can be capital-intensive and may impact its profitability and cash flow.

BCE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BCE is $29.25, with a high forecast of $39.00 and a low forecast of $25.00.

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BCE shares.

According to analysts, BCE's stock has a predicted upside of 23.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, BCE's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

BCE has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, TD Securities, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like BCE more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for BCE is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BCE compares to other companies.

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BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target