BMO Capital upgraded BCE (BCE) to Outperform from Market Perform with an unchanged price target of C$37. The firm cites a relatively more attractive risk/reward profile at current share levels for the upgrade. The firm believes BCE’s dividend has been de-risked with “reasonable” free cash flow payout ratios. The company also has achievable leverage targets, adds BMO.
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