BCE Stock Price, News & Analysis (TSE:BCE) C$54.39 +0.96 (+1.80%) (As of 12/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$53.40▼C$54.5450-Day RangeC$49.88▼C$54.5252-Week RangeC$49.57▼C$65.66Volume3.12 million shsAverage Volume2.15 million shsMarket CapitalizationC$49.62 billionP/E Ratio22.29Dividend Yield7.12%Price TargetC$58.23 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlines BCE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.27 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.1% UpsideC$58.23 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.35Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBCE has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.27, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of C$58.23, BCE has a forecasted upside of 7.1% from its current price of C$54.39.Amount of Analyst CoverageBCE has been the subject of 10 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 7.20%, 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 158.61%. 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 1.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBCE has a news sentiment score of 0.35. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for BCE this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 34 people have searched for BCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -23% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added BCE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -71% 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 0.02% of the stock of BCE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions47.74% 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 22.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 112.49.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BCE is 22.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 343.27.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBCE has a PEG Ratio of 3.71. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBCE has a P/B Ratio of 2.88. 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 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 HeadlinesNovember 30, 2023 | msn.comHigh-Yield Passive Income: 2 Stocks to Own Heading Into 2024November 30, 2023 | bbc.comMiami’s little-known Indigenous historyDecember 3, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekendYou might not immediately realize what you’re reading. Let me help you out a little… What you're looking at is a “special perk” set up by the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. 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November 22, 2023 | msn.comBell Canada (TSE:BCE) Comes Out Hard on StreamingNovember 21, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Series Z up on Monday (BCE-PR-Z)November 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBCE: A Deep Value Play With An Above 7% Dividend YieldNovember 17, 2023 | msn.comBetter Telecom Buy: Telus Stock or BCE?November 17, 2023 | msn.comShould You Buy BCE Stock for its 7% Dividend Yield?November 13, 2023 | msn.comIs BCE Stock or TC Energy Stock a Better Buy for Passive Income?November 11, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Pref Shares Series Ad up on Friday (BCE-PR-D)November 10, 2023 | bloomberg.comMantener tasa del BCE en 4% debería ayudar con precios: LagardeNovember 10, 2023 | msn.comWhich Telecom Giant Offers the Safer Dividend: BCE Stock or Telus?November 9, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Pref Shares Series Am up on Wednesday (BCE-PR-M)November 9, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Pr Shares Series AC up on Wednesday (BCE-PR-C)November 8, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.comTop headlines: BCE to slash spending by $1 billion after CRTC rulingNovember 8, 2023 | msn.comBCE Stock: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBCE Inc.: BCE: Firm Will Successfully Navigate Requirement to Offer Wholesale Access to Its Fiber NetworkNovember 7, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comBCE: Stocks Analysts Recently Downgraded on TSX (BCE)November 7, 2023 | msn.comWith a Yield of 7%, Is it Time to Buy BCE Stock?November 7, 2023 | financialpost.comCanada's largest telecom BCE cuts spending after blow from regulatorNovember 7, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Pref Sh Series Aj down on Monday (BCE-PR-J)See More Headlines Receive BCE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for BCE and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend9/14/2023Dividend Payable10/15/2023Last Earnings11/02/2023Today12/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend12/14/2023Dividend Payable1/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)2/01/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeTSE Industry Telecom Services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorCommunication Services Current SymbolTSE:BCE CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.bce.ca Phone+1-514-7868424FaxN/AEmployees44,610Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetC$58.23 High Stock Price TargetC$68.00 Low Stock Price TargetC$55.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.27 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$2.44 Trailing P/E Ratio22.29 Forward P/E Ratio16.64 P/E Growth3.71Net IncomeC$2.22 billion Net Margins9.76% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity11.10% Return on Assets4.97% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio162.87 Current Ratio0.57 Quick Ratio0.43 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesC$24.64 billion Price / Sales2.01 Cash FlowC$0.69 per share Price / Cash Flow79.17 Book ValueC$18.89 per share Price / Book2.88Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares912,270,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$49.62 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.52 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mirko Bibic (Age 55)CEO, President & Director Comp: $4.69MKey CompetitorsTELUSTSE:TCogeco CommunicationsTSE:CCACogecoTSE:CGOTeraGoTSE:TGOUniserve CommunicationsCVE:USSView All Competitors 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. View BCE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. 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. 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 8.6% and is now trading at C$54.39. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. 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. 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 7.20%. 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. 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