BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$30.57 -0.05 (-0.16%)

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
8

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BCE.

Consensus Price Target

C$37.50
22.67% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BCE, the average price target is C$37.50. The highest price target for BCE is C$43.50, while the lowest price target for BCE is C$33.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.67% from the current price of C$30.57.

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

Type	Current Forecast 7/20/25 to 7/20/26	1 Month Ago 6/20/25 to 6/20/26	3 Months Ago 4/21/25 to 4/21/26	1 Year Ago 7/20/24 to 7/20/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 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 Target	C$37.50	C$38.50	C$37.25	C$36.67
Forecasted Upside	22.67% Upside	17.63% Upside	13.98% Upside	12.82% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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.

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.

BCE Stock vs. The Competition

Type	BCE	Communication Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.82	2.36
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BCE News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/16/2026	Raymond James Financial 3 of 5 stars	Set Target	Market Perform	C$37.00	+19.16%
7/15/2026	Desjardins 4 of 5 stars	Set Target	Buy	C$43.50	+42.86%
7/10/2026	Canaccord Genuity Group 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Hold	C$35.00 ➝ C$33.00	+9.16%
7/10/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	C$39.00 ➝ C$36.00	+19.09%
7/7/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Outperform	C$41.00 ➝ C$39.00	+28.42%
7/2/2026	TD Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	C$37.00	+23.17%
7/1/2026	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/6/2026	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$38.00 ➝ C$39.00	+13.24%
2/6/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$33.00 ➝ C$37.00	+7.43%
1/27/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
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12/11/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	C$37.00	+14.37%
12/9/2025	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Sector Outperform
5/21/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$34.00 ➝ C$32.00	+7.42%
8/2/2024	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$53.00 ➝ C$52.00	+10.01%

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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, July 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these BCE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BCE
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around C$33, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 1-year high of C$36.25, indicating potential for growth.
BCE Inc. has a strong dividend yield of 5.8%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
The company reported a net margin of over 26%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
With a P/E ratio of 4.49, BCE Inc. appears undervalued compared to the broader market, suggesting that the stock may be a bargain for investors looking for value.
Recent insider buying activity, including a significant purchase by a director, can signal confidence in the company's future performance, which may encourage other investors to consider BCE Inc.

BCE
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 183.90, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky, especially in volatile markets.
BCE Inc. has a current ratio of 0.66, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as it may not have enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
Insider selling activity has also been noted, with several insiders selling shares recently, which could indicate a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
The quick ratio of 0.43 further highlights liquidity concerns, as it shows the company may struggle to meet its immediate obligations without selling inventory.
Despite a solid return on equity of 29.69%, the overall market conditions and competition in the media sector could pose challenges to sustained growth.

BCE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BCE is C$37.50, with a high forecast of C$43.50 and a low forecast of C$33.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 7 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 22.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, BCE's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

BCE has been rated by research analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group, Desjardins, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, 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.

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BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

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BCE Analyst Ratings Over Time

BCE Analyst Recommendations By Month

BCE Price Targets by Month

BCE Stock vs. The Competition

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BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

BCE Analyst Ratings Over Time

BCE Analyst Recommendations By Month

BCE Price Targets by Month

BCE Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy BCE Stock? BCE Pros and Cons Explained

BCE Bull Case

BCE Bear Case

BCE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is BCE's forecast for 2026?

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