BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover BCE?

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.

$23.43 +0.03 (+0.13%)

As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

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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
24.84% 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 24.84% from the current price of $23.43.

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 8/30/25 to 8/30/26	1 Month Ago 7/31/25 to 7/31/26	3 Months Ago 6/1/25 to 6/1/26	1 Year Ago 8/30/24 to 8/30/25
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	24.84% Upside	38.34% Upside	14.32% Upside	54.89% 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	24.84% Upside	85.83% Upside	13.05% 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 Tuesday, August 25, 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.:

The current stock price is around $22, which is relatively low compared to its 52-week high of $26.52, indicating potential for price appreciation.
BCE Inc. has a strong dividend yield of approximately 7.5%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
The company reported a net margin of over 25%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively.
With a return on equity of nearly 13%, BCE Inc. demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a shift from "hold" to "buy" ratings, suggest positive sentiment and potential growth in stock value.

BCE
Bear Case

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

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, indicating a significant amount of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in economic downturns.
With a current ratio of 0.74, BCE Inc. may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, suggesting potential liquidity issues.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some suggesting a "strong sell," indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.51, which may deter risk-averse investors looking for stable investments.
Projected earnings per share for the current fiscal year are modest, which may limit growth expectations for investors.

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

According to analysts, BCE's stock has a predicted upside of 24.84% 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