BCE
BCE
Market cap $21.6B

23.46 USD

-0.20

0.85%

Updated Jul 30, 3:07 PM EDT

1 day

-0.85%

5 days

-4.21%

1 month

5.82%

3 months

5.44%

6 months

-1.84%

Year to date

0.86%

1 year

-30.10%

5 years

-44.20%

10 years

-42.86%

About: BCE provides wireless, broadband, television, and landline phone services in Canada. It is one of the Big Three national wireless carriers, with over 10 million customers constituting about 30% of the market. It is also the incumbent local exchange carrier—the legacy telephone provider—throughout much of the eastern half of Canada, including in the most populous Canadian provinces: Ontario and Quebec. BCE has a media segment that holds television, radio, and digital media assets. BCE licenses the Canadian rights to movie channels including HBO, Showtime, and Starz.

Employees: 40,390

Communication Services Telecom Services

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Funds holding %

of 7,323 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+1) [Q1 2025]

6% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.53B [Q4 2024] → $9.08B (+$553M) [Q1 2025]

2.6% more ownership

Funds ownership: 40.26% [Q4 2024] → 42.86% (+2.6%) [Q1 2025]

7% less funds holding

Funds holding: 421 [Q4 2024] → 390 (-31) [Q1 2025]

11% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 128 | Existing positions reduced: 144

27% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 66

48% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $469M | Put options by funds: $899M

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Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$35

49%

upside

Avg. target

$35

49%

upside

High target

$35

49%

upside

1 analyst rating

0 positive

0%

1 neutral

100%

0 negative

0%

RBC Capital

Drew McReynolds

49%upside

$35

Sector Perform

Reiterated

14 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about BCE published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Why BCE (BCE) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

BCE (BCE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Why BCE (BCE) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

BCE: 3 Reasons We Sold The Preferreds And Moved To The Common

We had disclosed our position in the BCE preferreds that was significantly larger than what we held in the common shares. The time to reverse that trade has come. We go over our rationale and tell you why we did not go about it in our usual manner.

BCE: 3 Reasons We Sold The Preferreds And Moved To The Common

BCE Q2 2025 results to be announced August 7

MONTRÉAL, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) will hold its second-quarter 2025 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer.

BCE Q2 2025 results to be announced August 7

BCE: 3 Reasons It Could Be Much Better Soon

BCE offers a rare mix of profitability and deep undervaluation, with technicals suggesting a contrarian bottoming process and a high (but risky) dividend yield. Currency trends favor the Canadian dollar, potentially benefiting BCE shares for U.S. investors after years of headwinds. Growth is sluggish but stable, with cost-cutting, Bell Media expansion, and U.S. fiber ventures offering optional upside.

BCE: 3 Reasons It Could Be Much Better Soon

Bell Media Implementing LiveRamp's Authenticated Traffic Solution

Bell Media bringing more authenticated identity and addressability to the Canadian linear and digital ecosystem through EA's exclusive LiveRamp partnership

Bell Media Implementing LiveRamp's Authenticated Traffic Solution

BCE: Hybrid Bonds With 7% Coupon Offer A Solid Income Choice

We previously emphasized our larger position in BCE Inc. preferred shares and predicted a dividend cut in the common shares. BCE's new annual dividend is set at $1.75 to support deleveraging and enhance financial flexibility, aiming for a 3.5x net debt leverage ratio by 2027. We look at the Q1-2025 and highlight the hybrid bonds for a safe income choice.

BCE: Hybrid Bonds With 7% Coupon Offer A Solid Income Choice

Zacks Investment Research

BCE's Q1 Earnings Top Despite Lower Revenues, Stock Gains on PSP Deal

BCE's Q1 2025 results reflect pricing and regulatory pressures amid macro and geopolitical turmoil. It announces a partnership with PSP Investments.

BCE's Q1 Earnings Top Despite Lower Revenues, Stock Gains on PSP Deal

BCE announces election of Directors

MONTRÉAL, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth by BCE at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today, including the election of the Directors by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy: Nominee Votes For % For Votes Against % Against Mirko Bibic 280,854,230 97.58 % 6,963,072 2.42 % Robert P. Dexter 278,934,572 96.91 % 8,884,730 3.09 % Katherine Lee 279,198,941 97.00 % 8,620,292 3.00 % Monique F.

BCE announces election of Directors

BCE Makes It Official: Why The 56% Dividend Cut Is Good News (Rating Upgrade)

BCE Inc. has cut its dividend by 56%, reducing the annual payout to $1.75 per share, to address its high debt levels. The company is focusing on U.S. market expansion, particularly through its acquisition of Ziply, which offers higher growth potential and margins. BCE has partnered with PSP Investments to manage debt from the Ziply acquisition, allowing BCE to not consolidate Ziply's debt on its balance sheet.

BCE Makes It Official: Why The 56% Dividend Cut Is Good News (Rating Upgrade)

BCE Inc. (BCE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Richard Bengian - IR Mirko Bibic - President and CEO Curtis Millen - CFO Conference Call Participants Maher Yaghi - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets Drew McReynolds - RBC Capital Markets Vince Valentini - TD Cowen Matthew Griffiths - BofA Securities Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Chase & Co Jerome Dubreuil - Desjardins Securities Inc Patrick Ho - Morgan Stanley Aravinda Galappatthige - Canaccord Genuity Corp Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the BCE Q1 2025 Results Conference Call.

BCE Inc. (BCE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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