TSE:BCE BCE (BCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The only AI company you should be looking at (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free BCE Stock Alerts C$46.31 -0.30 (-0.64%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$46.01▼C$46.5650-Day RangeC$46.06▼C$56.0252-Week RangeC$45.40▼C$65.66Volume6.57 million shsAverage Volume2.91 million shsMarket CapitalizationC$42.25 billionP/E Ratio20.31Dividend Yield8.62%Price TargetC$55.81 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlines Get BCE alerts: Email Address BCE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.30 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.5% UpsideC$55.81 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.03Based on 28 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee 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.2.51 out of 5 stars 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBCE has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.30, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of C$55.81, BCE has a forecasted upside of 20.5% from its current price of C$46.31.Amount of Analyst CoverageBCE has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for BCE. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBCE is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.28%, 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 175.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BCE. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBCE has a news sentiment score of 0.03. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 28 news articles for BCE this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest185 people have searched for BCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows26 people have added BCE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 44% 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 0.03% of the stock of BCE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions45.71% of the stock of BCE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BCE is 20.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BCE is 20.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 358.01.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBCE has a PEG Ratio of 1.90. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBCE has a P/B Ratio of 2.55. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Monument Traders AllianceMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsSince the birth of Wall Street, one simple rule has remained the same.... Buy stocks that are cheap....When they’re on sale…. And when nobody else is looking…See Why This $3.00 Stock Could Hit $15.00 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.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 HeadlinesMarch 18, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.com'Tone deaf': MPs grill telecom CEOs about wireless prices at committeeMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comTelecom CEOs appear before federal committee, tell MPs prices are coming downMarch 18, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)Make This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsSince the birth of Wall Street, one simple rule has remained the same.... Buy stocks that are cheap....When they’re on sale…. 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend12/14/2023Dividend Payable1/15/2024Last Earnings2/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend3/14/2024Today3/18/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeTSE SectorCommunication Services Industry Telecom Services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolTSE:BCE CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bce.ca Phone+1-514-7868424FaxN/AEmployees45,132Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetC$55.81 High Stock Price TargetC$68.00 Low Stock Price TargetC$51.00 Potential Upside/Downside+20.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.30 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$2.28 Trailing P/E Ratio20.28 Forward P/E Ratio15.76 P/E Growth1.9Net IncomeC$2.08 billion Net Margins9.17% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity10.81% Return on Assets4.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio175.98 Current Ratio0.65 Quick Ratio0.43 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesC$24.67 billion Price / Sales1.71 Cash FlowC$0.58 per share Price / Cash Flow79.17 Book ValueC$18.16 per share Price / Book2.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares912,280,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$42.17 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.47 The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? 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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 Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 8:50 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BCE Inc.: BCE Inc. provides a diverse range of communication services, including wireless, wireline, Internet, and television services, catering to a broad customer base in Canada. The company operates through three segments, Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media, allowing for diversified revenue streams and business stability. BCE Inc. has a long-standing history, founded in 1880, showcasing stability and experience in the telecom industry. Recent developments in the company's services and products have shown innovation and adaptation to changing market demands, potentially leading to increased competitiveness. Investors may find the current stock price of BCE Inc. attractive, considering potential growth prospects and dividend yields. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons: The telecom industry is highly competitive, with rapid technological advancements and regulatory challenges that could impact BCE Inc.'s market position. Economic uncertainties and fluctuations in consumer demand may affect the company's revenue and profitability. Dependency on external factors such as government policies and regulations could introduce risks to BCE Inc.'s operations and financial performance. Changing consumer preferences and the shift towards digital services may require continuous investments in infrastructure and technology, potentially impacting the company's bottom line. Market volatility and macroeconomic factors could influence the stock price of BCE Inc., leading to fluctuations in investor returns. BCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell BCE stock right now? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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. View BCE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is BCE's stock price target for 2024? 10 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for BCE's stock. Their BCE share price targets range from C$51.00 to C$68.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach C$55.81 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.5% 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 2024? BCE's stock was trading at C$52.17 at the start of the year. Since then, BCE shares have decreased by 11.2% and is now trading at C$46.31. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is BCE's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our BCE earnings forecast. How were BCE's earnings last quarter? BCE Inc. (TSE:BCE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 8th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.03. The firm earned $6.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.48 billion. BCE had a net margin of 9.17% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.81%. How often does BCE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCE? BCE declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.998 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $3.99 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. This is a boost 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$3.99 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.28%. BCE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 175.00%. 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), Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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