BCE Stock Chart & Stats
$21.30
$0.09(0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$21.30
$0.09(0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.87 - $26.52
Previous Close$23.75
Volume944.38K
Average Volume (3M)3.80M
Market Cap
$20.21B
Enterprise Value$77.86K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.38B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$42.96B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5
Beta-0.18
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.77
Shares Outstanding932,525,800
10 Day Avg. Volume3,758,931
30 Day Avg. Volume3,804,354
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.24
P/FCF Ratio9.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.31Price Target Upside23.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability / MarginsSustained high margins (TTM net margin ~26%) indicate durable operating leverage across telecom services and media. Strong profitability supports internal funding for network investment, helps sustain dividends and strategic initiatives, and provides a cushion versus competitive pricing pressure.
Stable Revenue TrendA largely stable revenue base with a modest recent uptick reflects resilient subscription and connectivity demand. Recurring wireless, internet and wireline contracts produce predictable cash flows, supporting multi-quarter visibility for investment planning and customer retention initiatives.
Solid Operating Cash Flow And Positive FCFConsistent operating cash generation (TTM ~6.6B) and positive free cash flow (~2.8B) underpin the company's ability to fund capex, maintain networks and support shareholder distributions. Positive FCF, even if softer, sustains long-term operational flexibility and reinvestment capacity.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh and rising leverage constrains financial flexibility: elevated debt (around $43B TTM) and 1.8–2.4x debt-to-equity increase refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity risks. This weakens capacity for opportunistic M&A, aggressive capex, or rapid dividend increases during stress periods.
Weaker Free Cash Flow ConversionA material decline in free cash flow and lower conversion (FCF covering ~42% of net income) limit the company’s ability to deleverage, expand strategic investments, or consistently raise payouts. Persistently weaker conversion would strain long-term capital allocation options.
Earnings Volatility / 2024 DipMeaningful earnings volatility, including a sharp 2024 dip, reduces forecasting reliability and may reflect exposure to cyclical media advertising or one-time items. Ongoing volatility complicates long-term planning and raises the bar for demonstrating sustained earnings recovery.
BCE News
BCE FAQ
What was Bce Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bce Inc lowest stock price was $20.87 and its highest was $26.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Bce Inc’s market cap?
Bce Inc’s market cap is $20.21B.
When is Bce Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bce Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Bce Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Bce Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.449 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.412 by $0.036.
Is Bce Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bce Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bce Inc pay dividends?
Bce Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.313 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.85%. See more information on Bce Inc dividends here
What is Bce Inc’s EPS estimate?
Bce Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Bce Inc have?
Bce Inc has 932,525,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bce Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bce Inc reported an EPS of $0.449 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.412. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.405%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bce Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BCE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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BCE Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.31 (23.50% Upside)
$26.31 (23.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
BCE Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bce Inc
BCE Inc., a leading Canadian telecommunications and media entity, provides a comprehensive suite of services including mobile, fixed-line, internet, and television to residential, business, and wholesale customers across the country. The company's operations are organized into three core segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. Bell Wireless focuses on delivering mobile voice and data communication solutions, alongside various consumer electronic products. The Bell Wireline division offers data services like internet access and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), traditional local and long-distance phone capabilities, a variety of other communication products, and satellite television with its accompanying connectivity. This segment also engages in the wholesale purchase and sale of telecom services, such as local, long-distance, and data, with resellers and other carriers. Pertaining to media, Bell Media encompasses conventional, specialty, and pay television, streaming platforms, digital content, radio broadcasting, and outdoor advertising. Established in 1880, BCE Inc. is based in Verdun, Canada.
BCE Company Deck
BCE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly constructive operational and financial picture: management reported achievement of 2025 guidance, record-adjusted EBITDA margin, double-digit FCF growth, meaningful fiber and AI momentum, successful integration and solid margins at Ziply, and strong Crave and digital media trends. At the same time, there are notable near-term headwinds — adjusted EPS decline driven by higher D&A and interest, Q4 advertising softness at Bell Media, product revenue declines from BYOD and equipment timing, competitive wireless promotions that could pressure ARPU, TPIA/reseller execution issues in Western Canada, and a reprioritized Ziply build that slows near-term passings. Overall, the positives (margin expansion, FCF strength, fiber/AI/Crave growth, Ziply performance and clear capital allocation discipline) outweigh the negatives, but management is appropriately cautious in its 2026 guidance given the cited risks.View all BCE earnings summariesBCE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.31
▲(23.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
1.35% Mutual Funds
0.90% Other Institutional Investors
88.84% Public Companies and
Individual Investors