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British military reports an explosion off the coast of Yemen in the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait
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DOW   36,245.50
QQQ   389.94
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Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade” (Ad)
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Chinese developer Evergrande risking liquidation if creditors veto its plan for handling huge debts
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BCE Stock Price, News & Analysis (TSE:BCE)

C$54.39
+0.96 (+1.80%)
(As of 12/1/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
C$53.40
C$54.54
50-Day Range
C$49.88
C$54.52
52-Week Range
C$49.57
C$65.66
Volume
3.12 million shs
Average Volume
2.15 million shs
Market Capitalization
C$49.62 billion
P/E Ratio
22.29
Dividend Yield
7.12%
Price Target
C$58.23

BCE MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.27 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.1% Upside
C$58.23 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.35mentions of BCE in the last 14 days
Based on 3 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.

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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
12/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
1/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/01/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Telecom Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
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
+7.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.27
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
C$2.22 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$24.64 billion
Cash Flow
C$0.69 per share
Book Value
C$18.89 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$49.62 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.52
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mirko Bibic (Age 55)
    CEO, President & Director
    Comp: $4.69M

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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 analysts have issued 1-year 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 twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.1% from the stock's current price.
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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 8.6% and is now trading at C$54.39.
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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) issued its earnings results on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.81. The company earned $6.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.21 billion. BCE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.10% and a net margin of 9.76%.

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 7.12%. 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.
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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 7.20%. 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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This page (TSE:BCE) was last updated on 12/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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