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BCE Stock Price, News & Analysis (TSE:BCE)

C$55.13
+0.16 (+0.29%)
(As of 01:39 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
C$54.86
▼
C$55.42
50-Day Range
C$49.88
▼
C$54.97
52-Week Range
C$49.57
▼
C$65.66
Volume
1.09 million shs
Average Volume
2.14 million shs
Market Capitalization
C$50.29 billion
P/E Ratio
22.59
Dividend Yield
7.02%
Price Target
C$58.23
Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlines

BCE MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.27 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.6% Upside
C$58.23 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.31mentions of BCE in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.59 out of 5 stars

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About BCE Stock (TSE: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.

BCE Stock Price History

BCE Stock News Headlines

December 4, 2023 | bloomberg.com
El BCE no ve una victoria sobre la inflación pese a buenas noticias
November 30, 2023 | msn.com
High-Yield Passive Income: 2 Stocks to Own Heading Into 2024
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November 30, 2023 | bbc.com
Miami’s little-known Indigenous history
November 24, 2023 | msn.com
Down 11% Year to Date, Is BCE Stock a Buy Today?
November 24, 2023 | msn.com
This City In Asia Is A Great Addition To Any History Buff's Bucket List
November 22, 2023 | msn.com
Better Buy: Telus Stock or BCE Stock?
November 22, 2023 | bloomberg.com
BCE advierte mayor riesgo de estabilidad por debilidad económica
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November 22, 2023 | msn.com
BCE Stock Looks Like a Dividend Steal Right Now
November 22, 2023 | msn.com
Bell Canada (TSE:BCE) Comes Out Hard on Streaming
November 21, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: BCE Inc Series Z up on Monday (BCE-PR-Z)
November 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
BCE: A Deep Value Play With An Above 7% Dividend Yield
November 17, 2023 | msn.com
Better Telecom Buy: Telus Stock or BCE?
November 17, 2023 | msn.com
Should You Buy BCE Stock for its 7% Dividend Yield?
November 13, 2023 | msn.com
Is BCE Stock or TC Energy Stock a Better Buy for Passive Income?
November 11, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: BCE Inc Pref Shares Series Ad up on Friday (BCE-PR-D)
November 10, 2023 | bloomberg.com
Mantener tasa del BCE en 4% debería ayudar con precios: Lagarde
November 10, 2023 | msn.com
Which Telecom Giant Offers the Safer Dividend: BCE Stock or Telus?
November 9, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: BCE Inc Pref Shares Series Am up on Wednesday (BCE-PR-M)
November 9, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
Closing Bell: BCE Inc Pr Shares Series AC up on Wednesday (BCE-PR-C)
November 8, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.com
Top headlines: BCE to slash spending by $1 billion after CRTC ruling
November 8, 2023 | msn.com
BCE Stock: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?
November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
BCE Inc.: BCE: Firm Will Successfully Navigate Requirement to Offer Wholesale Access to Its Fiber Network
November 7, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com
BCE: Stocks Analysts Recently Downgraded on TSX (BCE)
November 7, 2023 | msn.com
With a Yield of 7%, Is it Time to Buy BCE Stock?
November 7, 2023 | financialpost.com
Canada's largest telecom BCE cuts spending after blow from regulator
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend
9/14/2023
Dividend Payable
10/15/2023
Last Earnings
11/02/2023
Today
12/05/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
1/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/01/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
TSE
Industry
Telecom Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Communication Services
Current Symbol
TSE:BCE
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.bce.ca
Phone
+1-514-7868424
Fax
N/A
Employees
44,610
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
C$58.23
High Stock Price Target
C$68.00
Low Stock Price Target
C$55.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+5.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.27
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
C$2.44
Trailing P/E Ratio
22.53
Forward P/E Ratio
16.82
P/E Growth
3.71
Net Income
C$2.22 billion
Net Margins
9.76%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
11.10%
Return on Assets
4.97%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
162.87
Current Ratio
0.57
Quick Ratio
0.43

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$24.64 billion
Price / Sales
2.04
Cash Flow
C$0.69 per share
Price / Cash Flow
79.17
Book Value
C$18.89 per share
Price / Book
2.91

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
912,270,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$50.15 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.52
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mirko Bibic (Age 55)
    CEO, President & Director
    Comp: $4.69M
  • Mr. John Watson (Age 59)
    Group President of Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI
    Comp: $1.77M
  • Mr. Blaik Kirby
    Group President of Consumer, Small & Medium Business (SMB)
  • Mr. Curtis Millen
    Executive VP & CFO
  • Mr. Stephen Guy Howe
    Chief Technology & Information Officer
  • Thane Fotopoulos
    Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Robert Malcolmson
    Executive VP and Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer
  • Ms. Nikki Moffat
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP of Corporate Services
  • Ms. Karine Moses
    Senior VP of Content Development & News and Vice Chair of Québec
  • Ms. Devorah Lithwick
    Senior Vice President & Chief Brand Officer

Key Competitors

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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 Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:28 AM.

Pros

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

  • BCE Inc. is a well-established communications company in Canada, providing a wide range of services including wireless, wireline, Internet, and television services.
  • The company operates through three segments, Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media, which allows for diversification and potential growth opportunities.
  • BCE Inc. offers integrated digital wireless voice and data communication products and services, catering to the increasing demand for connectivity in today's digital world.
  • The Bell Media segment provides various media services, including conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, streaming services, and digital media services, which can tap into the growing digital entertainment market.
  • Recent developments and investments in technology and infrastructure by BCE Inc. indicate a commitment to staying competitive and meeting the evolving needs of customers.

Cons

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

  • The telecommunications industry is highly competitive, and BCE Inc. faces competition from other major players in the market.
  • Regulatory changes and government policies can impact the operations and profitability of telecommunications companies like BCE Inc.
  • Fluctuations in the economy and consumer spending patterns can affect the demand for communication services, potentially impacting BCE Inc.'s revenue.
  • Investors should consider the current stock price and evaluate whether it aligns with their investment goals and risk tolerance.
  • It is important for investors to stay updated on the latest financial reports and news related to BCE Inc. to make informed investment decisions.














BCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BCE stock right now?

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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.
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What is BCE's stock price target for 2024?

11 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for BCE's stock. Their BCE share price targets range from C$55.00 to C$68.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach C$58.23 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.6% 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 2023?

BCE's stock was trading at C$59.49 at the start of the year. Since then, BCE shares have decreased by 7.3% and is now trading at C$55.14.
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When is BCE's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024.
View our BCE earnings forecast.

How were BCE's earnings last quarter?

BCE Inc. (TSE:BCE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.81. The firm had revenue of $6.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.21 billion. BCE had a net margin of 9.76% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.10%.

How often does BCE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCE?

BCE announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 14th. Investors of record on Friday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.9675 per share on Monday, January 15th. This represents a $3.87 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.02%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 14th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of C$0.97.
Read our dividend analysis for BCE.

Is BCE a good dividend stock?

BCE (TSE:BCE) pays an annual dividend of C$3.87 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.12%. BCE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 158.61%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BCE.

What other stocks do shareholders of BCE own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BCE investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), AutoCanada (ACQ), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), AbbVie (ABBV), Vermilion Energy (VET), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Open Text (OTEX) and Rogers Communications (RCI).

How do I buy shares of BCE?

Shares of BCE stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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