TSE:BCE BCE (BCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Jeff Bezos & 48 Members of Congress Are Buying ONE Sector… (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free bce Stock Alerts C$44.81 -0.37 (-0.82%) (As of 10:32 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's RangeC$44.71▼C$45.1750-Day RangeC$44.23▼C$47.2552-Week RangeC$43.96▼C$60.60Volume388,165 shsAverage Volume2.90 million shsMarket CapitalizationC$40.88 billionP/E Ratio23.34Dividend Yield8.90%Price TargetC$52.15 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlines Get BCE alerts: Email Address BCE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.30 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside15.4% UpsideC$52.15 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.40Based on 12 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.2.06 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.Amount of Analyst CoverageBCE has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about BCE's stock forecast and price target. 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 8.67%, 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 207.81%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about BCE's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BCE. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBCE has a news sentiment score of 0.40. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for BCE this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 42 people have searched for BCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added BCE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 88% 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 Institutions43.02% of the stock of BCE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about BCE's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BCE is 23.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.21.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BCE is 23.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 471.42.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 2.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about BCE's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressElon Musk: THIS will be bigger than TeslaIf you missed out on crypto, this could be your second chance. The AI “wealth window” is opening now, but you must get in now. Don’t delay.See all the details you need 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 two segments, Bell Communication and Technology Services, and Bell Media. The Bell Communication and Technology Services segment provides wireless products and services including mobile data and voice plans and devices; wireline products and services comprising data, including internet access, internet protocol television, cloud-based services, and business solutions, as well as voice, and other communication services and products; and satellite TV and connectivity services for residential, small and medium-sized business, government, and large enterprise customers. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long distance, and data and other services from or to resellers and other carriers; and operates consumer electronics retail stores. 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 HeadlinesJune 14 at 2:44 AM | americanbankingnews.comBCE (TSE:BCE) Given New C$47.00 Price Target at BMO Capital MarketsJune 14 at 2:44 AM | americanbankingnews.comBCE (TSE:BCE) Price Target Cut to C$52.00June 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNational Bank Financial Brokers Raise Earnings Estimates for BCE Inc. (TSE:BCE)June 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBCE Inc. (BCE) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $1.00 on July 15thMay 29, 2024 | msn.comAmerican Vs Greek Honey: What's The Difference?May 29, 2024 | msn.com4,000-year-old Egyptian skulls reveal earliest attempt to surgically treat cancerMay 29, 2024 | msn.comBCE multará por primera vez a bancos por faltas en materia climáticaMay 28, 2024 | msn.comIsraeli God Ring Found: 2300-Year Old Ornament Recovered In Jerusalem's City Of DavidMay 27, 2024 | msn.comWant $2,000 in Annual Dividends? Invest $27,000 in These 3 StocksMay 27, 2024 | msn.comAnimals self-medicate with plants—a behavior people have observed and emulated for millenniaMay 27, 2024 | bloomberg.comBCE no debería descartar un segundo recorte de tasas en julio, dice VilleroyMay 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBCE (TSE:BCE) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-BaggerMay 23, 2024 | msn.comIn Egypt, a piece of Jewish pottery suggests a woman’s role that was stolen from historyMay 23, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Pref Shares Series An up on Thursday (BCE-PR-N)May 23, 2024 | msn.comUnique 2,700-year-old leather armor shows how ancient people transferred technologyMay 22, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Series Z flat on Friday (BCE-PR-Z)May 21, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE Inc Pref Shares Series An down on Tuesday (BCE-PR-N)May 21, 2024 | msn.com3,200-year-old Mesopotamian tablets of Assyrian warriors haunted by ghosts document the earliest known cases of PTSDMay 20, 2024 | msn.comHistoriCity | Awadh and its continuing journey as UP’s cultural and political heartMay 19, 2024 | msn.comMysterious Code in Ancient Assyrian Temples Can Finally Be ExplainedMay 19, 2024 | msn.comDeciphering the Pictographs of Ancient Mesopotamia: A Breakthrough in AssyriologyMay 17, 2024 | msn.comBCE Stock’s Dividend Yield Hits 8.5%: Is it Finally Time to Buy?May 17, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE 1st Pref Shares Series Ai down on Thursday (BCE-PR-I)May 14, 2024 | msn.comShould You Load Up on BCE Stock?May 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs BCE Inc.'s (TSE:BCE) 9.8% ROE Better Than Average?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 4/15 Dividend3/14/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend6/14/2024Today6/17/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Get 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$52.15 High Stock Price TargetC$60.00 Low Stock Price TargetC$47.00 Potential Upside/Downside+15.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.30 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)C$1.92 Trailing P/E Ratio23.53 Forward P/E Ratio14.98 P/E Growth1.9Net IncomeC$1.75 billion Net Margins7.88% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.36% Return on Assets4.88% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio184.91 Current Ratio0.61 Quick Ratio0.43 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesC$24.63 billion Price / Sales1.67 Cash FlowC$0.57 per share Price / Cash Flow79.17 Book ValueC$18.01 per share Price / Book2.51Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares912,280,000Free FloatN/AMarket CapC$41.22 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.44 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? 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Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mirko Bibic (Age 56)CEO, President & Director Comp: $4.56MMr. Curtis MillenExecutive VP & CFOMr. Stephen Guy HoweChief Technology & Information OfficerMr. John Watson (Age 60)Group President of Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI Comp: $1.78MThane FotopoulosVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Robert MalcolmsonExecutive VP and Chief Legal & Regulatory OfficerMs. Nikki MoffatChief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP of Corporate ServicesMr. Blaik KirbyGroup President of Consumer, Small & Medium Business (SMB)Ms. Karine MosesSenior VP of Content Development & News and Vice Chair of QuébecMs. Devorah LithwickSenior Vice President & Chief Brand OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTELUSTSE:TRogers CommunicationsTSE:RCI.BShaw CommunicationsTSE:SJR.BRogers CommunicationsTSE:RCI.AQuebecorTSE:QBR.BView All Competitors Should I Buy BCE Stock? BCE Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in BCE Inc.: BCE Inc. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company offers a stable dividend yield, providing investors with a reliable income stream. Recent investments in expanding its 5G network infrastructure position BCE Inc. well for future growth in the telecommunications sector. Positive analyst recommendations and outlooks on BCE Inc.'s stock performance can instill confidence in investors. Current stock price of BCE Inc. is trading at an attractive valuation compared to its industry peers, presenting a potential buying opportunity. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons: Increasing competition in the telecommunications industry may put pressure on BCE Inc.'s market share and profitability. Regulatory changes or government interventions could impact BCE Inc.'s operations and financial results. High debt levels relative to earnings could pose a risk to the company's financial stability in uncertain economic conditions. Fluctuations in interest rates may affect BCE Inc.'s borrowing costs and overall financial performance. Market volatility and macroeconomic factors could influence BCE Inc.'s stock price unpredictably, leading to potential investment risks. 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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BCE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell BCE stock right now? 10 Wall Street equities research 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 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? 10 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for BCE's shares. Their BCE share price targets range from C$47.00 to C$60.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach C$52.15 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.4% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BCE shares have decreased by 13.4% and is now trading at C$45.18. 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, August 1st 2024. View our BCE earnings forecast. How were BCE's earnings last quarter? BCE Inc. (TSE:BCE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 2nd. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.72. The firm earned $6.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.09 billion. BCE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.36% and a net margin of 7.88%. How often does BCE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCE? BCE announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, June 14th. Investors of record on Monday, July 15th will be given a dividend of 0.998 per share on Monday, July 15th. This represents a $3.99 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.84%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th. 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 8.67%. BCE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 207.81%. 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. 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