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BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$32.79 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

BCE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
9

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BCE.

Consensus Price Target

C$37.31
13.78% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BCE, the average price target is C$37.31. The highest price target for BCE is C$41.00, while the lowest price target for BCE is C$33.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.78% from the current price of C$32.79.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$37.31C$37.31C$38.50C$34.41
Forecasted Upside13.78% Upside17.80% Upside12.41% Upside0.52% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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.
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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.
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BCE Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBCECommunication Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.77
2.05
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/7/2026
Scotia logo
Scotia
Not Rated
 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$39.00 ➝ C$40.00+26.58%
8/7/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyC$43.50 ➝ C$41.00+29.75%
7/21/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeUnderweightEqual WeightC$31.00 ➝ C$35.00+15.06%
7/16/2026 Set TargetMarket PerformC$37.00+19.16%
7/10/2026 Lower TargetHoldC$35.00 ➝ C$33.00+9.16%
7/10/2026 Lower TargetOutperformC$39.00 ➝ C$36.00+19.09%
7/7/2026 Lower TargetSector OutperformC$41.00 ➝ C$39.00+28.42%
7/2/2026 UpgradeHoldBuyC$37.00+23.17%
7/1/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
2/6/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$38.00 ➝ C$39.00+13.24%
2/6/2026 Boost TargetC$33.00 ➝ C$37.00+7.43%
1/27/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
12/11/2025 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperformC$37.00+14.37%
12/9/2025 UpgradeNeutralSector Outperform
5/21/2025 Lower TargetC$34.00 ➝ C$32.00+7.42%

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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 Saturday, September 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these BCE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BCE
Bull Case

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

  • The stock offers a high dividend yield of 5.33%, which is attractive for income-focused investors. This yield is supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 25.96%, meaning the company retains the majority of its earnings to fund operations and growth while still returning cash to shareholders.
  • BCE Inc. is currently trading at $32.79, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $37.31 set by thirteen research firms. This valuation gap suggests that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to its fundamental performance and future earnings potential.
  • The company has demonstrated strong profitability, reporting a net margin of 25.89% and a return on equity of 27.73% in its most recent quarter. These metrics indicate that BCE Inc. is efficient at converting revenue into profit and generating strong returns for its shareholders.
  • BCE Inc. has a low beta of 0.37, which means the stock is less volatile than the overall market. This characteristic can provide a stabilizing effect in a diversified portfolio, helping to reduce overall risk during periods of market turbulence.
  • The company has a strong consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, with eight buy recommendations and one strong buy recommendation. This positive sentiment reflects confidence in the company's strategic direction and its ability to deliver value to investors.

BCE
Bear Case

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

  • BCE Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 175.06, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt financing. This high leverage can increase financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or if the company's earnings decline, potentially impacting its ability to service its debt.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.73 and quick ratio of 0.43 suggest that it may face challenges in meeting its short-term obligations. These ratios indicate that BCE Inc. has less current assets than current liabilities, which could be a concern for investors worried about liquidity.
  • BCE Inc. has a PEG ratio of 4.67, which is relatively high. This suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth, making it less attractive for growth-oriented investors who are looking for companies with higher growth potential at a reasonable price.
  • The company's 50-day moving average price of $31.36 is below its 200-day moving average price of $33.13, indicating a potential downtrend in the stock price. This technical indicator suggests that the stock may be underperforming in the short term, which could be a concern for investors looking for immediate price appreciation.
  • BCE Inc. has a market cap of $30.615 billion, which is relatively large. This size can limit the company's ability to grow rapidly, as it may face challenges in finding new opportunities for expansion and innovation. This could be a concern for investors looking for high-growth potential.

BCE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BCE is C$37.31, with a high forecast of C$41.00 and a low forecast of C$33.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 13.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, BCE's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

BCE has been rated by research analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group, Desjardins, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotia, Scotiabank, TD, and TD Securities 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for BCE analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/7/2026.
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