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NYSE:BCE

BCE (BCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$34.10
-0.16 (-0.47%)
(As of 03:15 PM ET)
Today's Range
$33.67
$34.58
50-Day Range
$33.71
$41.67
52-Week Range
$33.54
$48.38
Volume
2.38 million shs
Average Volume
2.55 million shs
Market Capitalization
$31.11 billion
P/E Ratio
20.18
Dividend Yield
8.68%
Price Target
$51.00

BCE MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.14 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
49.6% Upside
$51.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
1.77% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.24mentions of BCE in the last 14 days
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.66%
From $2.36 to $2.47 Per Share

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.

2.89 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

61st out of 90 stocks

Telephone Communication, Except Radio Industry

5th out of 17 stocks

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About BCE Stock (NYSE: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 three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers integrated digital wireless voice and data communication products and services, as well as consumer electronics products. The Bell Wireline segment offers data, including Internet access and Internet protocol television (IPTV), local telephone, and long distance services, as well as other communication services and products; and satellite TV service and connectivity services. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long distance, data, and other services from or to resellers and other carriers. 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.

BCE Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
1/15/2024
Last Earnings
2/08/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend
3/14/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
45,132
Year Founded
1880

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$51.00
High Stock Price Target
$61.00
Low Stock Price Target
$38.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+48.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.14
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.68 billion
Pretax Margin
13.47%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$24.67 billion
Cash Flow
$6.66 per share
Book Value
$13.72 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
910,907,000
Market Cap
$31.29 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.56
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Key Executives

  • Mr. John Watson (Age 60)
    Group President of Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI
    Comp: $1.31M
  • Mr. Blaik Kirby
    Group President of Consumer, Small & Medium Business (SMB)
  • Mr. Curtis Millen
    Executive VP & CFO
  • Mr. Stephen Guy Howe
    Chief Technology & Information Officer
  • Thane Fotopoulos
    Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Robert Malcolmson
    Executive VP and Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer
  • Ms. Nikki Moffat
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP of Corporate Services
  • Ms. Karine Moses
    Senior VP of Content Development & News and Vice Chair of Québec
  • Ms. Devorah Lithwick
    Senior Vice President & Chief Brand Officer
  • Thierry Chaumont
    Senior VP of Tax & Controller

Should I Buy BCE Stock? BCE Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of BCE was last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:23 PM.

Pros

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

  • BCE Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56 for the quarter, exceeding analysts' estimates by $0.02. This indicates strong financial performance.
  • Recent institutional investments by companies like American Century Companies Inc. and Wellington Management Group LLP show confidence in BCE's growth potential.
  • BCE's stock price has shown resilience, with a 12-month low of $33.54 and a 12-month high of $48.38, providing potential for capital appreciation.
  • Stable dividend payments: BCE is known for its consistent dividend payouts, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
  • Strong market capitalization of $31.20 billion and a low beta of 0.56 indicate stability and lower volatility compared to the market average.

Cons

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

  • Analysts have issued mixed ratings on BCE, with some downgrading the stock from "buy" to "hold," indicating uncertainty about future performance.
  • BCE's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.54 may suggest that the stock is overvalued relative to its growth prospects.
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84: High debt levels can pose risks during economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • Recent stock performance: BCE stock traded down $1.73 and $0.20 on different days, indicating short-term volatility and potential market sensitivity.
  • Competitive landscape: BCE operates in a competitive industry, facing challenges from technological disruptions and regulatory changes.

BCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BCE stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.
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What is BCE's stock price target for 2024?

7 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for BCE's stock. Their BCE share price targets range from $38.00 to $61.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $51.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 49.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have BCE shares performed in 2024?

BCE's stock was trading at $39.38 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BCE shares have decreased by 13.4% and is now trading at $34.10.
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Are investors shorting BCE?

BCE saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,170,000 shares, an increase of 88.9% from the February 29th total of 8,560,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,430,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.7 days. Currently, 1.8% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is BCE's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were BCE's earnings last quarter?

BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $4.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.82 billion. BCE had a net margin of 8.82% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.13%.

How often does BCE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCE?

BCE announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.742 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $2.97 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.70%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.70.
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Is BCE a good dividend stock?

BCE (NYSE:BCE) pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.75%. BCE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 175.15%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, BCE will have a dividend payout ratio of 119.84% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for BCE.

What ETFs hold BCE's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of BCE (NYSE:BCE) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS).Cizzle Biotechnology (CIZ).

What guidance has BCE issued on next quarter's earnings?

BCE issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.190-2.310 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.370. The company issued revenue guidance of $18.1 billion-$18.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $18.6 billion.

What is Mirko Bibic's approval rating as BCE's CEO?

84 employees have rated BCE Chief Executive Officer Mirko Bibic on Glassdoor.com. Mirko Bibic has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of BCE own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BCE investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Enbridge (ENB), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), CVS Health (CVS), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP).

Who are BCE's major shareholders?

BCE's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include National Bank of Canada FI (1.75%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.61%), Vanguard Group Inc. (1.61%), Bank of Nova Scotia (1.61%), FIL Ltd (1.54%) and 1832 Asset Management L.P. (1.40%).

How do I buy shares of BCE?

Shares of BCE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does BCE have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of BCE: Alarm Force Industries, American Management Systems, Astral Media, Axia NetMedia, Bell Aliant Inc., Bell Canada, Bell Media, Bell Mobility, Cieslok Media Ltd., Corus, Environics Analytics, Gestion Infopharm, Glentel, MTS, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Q9 Networks, SPACECONNECTION, TESS S.A., Teleglobe, Telesat Canada, The Source (Bell) Electronics, Toronto Argonauts Football Club, Tri-Comp Systems, Virgin Mobile Canada, Ware Solutions Corp, and e-route.
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This page (NYSE:BCE) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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