NYSE:BCE BCE (BCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Tech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free BCE Stock Alerts $33.46 -0.09 (-0.27%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$33.43▼$33.7950-Day Range$32.11▼$37.1552-Week Range$31.82▼$48.24Volume1.45 million shsAverage Volume2.54 million shsMarket Capitalization$30.52 billionP/E Ratio23.24Dividend Yield8.82%Price Target$49.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get BCE alerts: Email Address BCE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside46.4% Upside$49.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.15% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.34Based on 24 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth4.00%From $2.25 to $2.34 Per ShareSee 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.3.49 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector46th out of 89 stocksTelephone Communication, Except Radio Industry6th out of 19 stocks 4.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBCE has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBCE has been the subject of 5 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 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.15% of the float of BCE has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBCE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in BCE has recently increased by 25.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBCE is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.77%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBCE has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BCE is 204.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, BCE will have a dividend payout ratio of 126.07% in the coming year. This indicates that BCE may not be able to sustain their current dividend.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 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBCE has a news sentiment score of 0.34. 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 0.44 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for BCE this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 113 people have searched for BCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 11 people have added BCE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -15% 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 0.15% of the stock of BCE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions41.46% 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 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for BCE are expected to grow by 4.00% in the coming year, from $2.25 to $2.34 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BCE is 23.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.20.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BCE is 23.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 83.19.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBCE has a PEG Ratio of 4.49. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBCE has a P/B Ratio of 2.44. 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. 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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 HeadlinesMay 7, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comClosing Bell: BCE First Pr Shares Series AA up on Monday (BCE-PR-A)May 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBCE Inc. to Post FY2025 Earnings of $2.26 Per Share, National Bank Financial Forecasts (NYSE:BCE)May 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)AI “wealth window” is closing June 25thToday, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. 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Next-generation AI technology will create the first $100 TRILLION industry.May 2, 2024 | msn.comBCE Non-GAAP EPS of C$0.72, revenue of C$6.01B; reaffirms FY24 outlookMay 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBCE Inc. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comBCE reports first quarter 2024 resultsMay 1, 2024 | msn.com20 books to celebrate AAPI Heritage MonthMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBCE earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsMay 1, 2024 | msn.comInside the tiny corner of Spain that lies in the middle of North AfricaApril 30, 2024 | msn.comSignificant differences among nordic regions during the Bronze AgeApril 30, 2024 | msn.comAfter 96 Years, Archaeologists Finally Found the Missing Part of a Legendary StatueApril 30, 2024 | fool.ca2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Ripe for Buying if You Love Passive IncomeApril 30, 2024 | msn.comIsraeli team unveils carbon-dating techniques that may shore up Jerusalem chronologyApril 29, 2024 | msn.comFour-vehicle crash sends five to hospital, one via EastCareApril 29, 2024 | yahoo.comPlants detected in ancient Mayan 'ballcourts' point to a sacred spotApril 29, 2024 | msn.comIncredible water tank designed to look like traditional Olmec sculpture goes viralApril 28, 2024 | msn.comNew Discoveries Suggest Ancient Irish Monuments Were Part of Death Rituals : ScienceAlertApril 28, 2024 | msn.comExperience Nashik Like Never Before With These 7 Must-Do ActivitiesApril 28, 2024 | msn.comWalmart Food Items You Can't Find In The USApril 27, 2024 | msn.comNew rock art discoveries in Eastern Sudan tell a tale of ancient cattle, the 'green Sahara' and climate catastropheApril 26, 2024 | msn.com9 of the World’s Oldest Jokes and BrainteasersSee 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 Last Earnings2/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend3/14/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Today5/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Telephone communication, except radio Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:BCE CUSIPN/A CIK718940 Webwww.bce.ca Phone(888) 932-6666Fax514-766-5735Employees45,132Year Founded1880Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$49.00 High Stock Price Target$61.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+46.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.44 Trailing P/E Ratio23.24 Forward P/E Ratio14.87 P/E Growth4.49Net Income$1.68 billion Net Margins7.53% Pretax Margin11.73% Return on Equity16.86% Return on Assets4.08% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.87 Current Ratio0.61 Quick Ratio0.57 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$18.28 billion Price / Sales1.67 Cash Flow$6.55 per share Price / Cash Flow5.11 Book Value$13.72 per share Price / Book2.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares912,280,000Free Float910,907,000Market Cap$30.52 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.56 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mirko Bibic (Age 56)CEO, President & Director Comp: $3.34MMr. Curtis MillenExecutive VP & CFOMr. Stephen Guy HoweChief Technology & Information OfficerMr. John Watson (Age 60)Group President of Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI Comp: $1.3MThane 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 CompetitorsTelefónicaNYSE:TEFTelefônica BrasilNYSE:VIVXcel EnergyNASDAQ:XELChunghwa TelecomNYSE:CHTEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipOppenheimer & Co. Inc.Bought 1,733 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.004%Keudell Morrison Wealth ManagementBought 3,851 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.003%Prospera Private Wealth LLCSold 402 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.003%NTV Asset Management LLCSold 300 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.001%Lipe & DaltonSold 1,400 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions 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. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56 for the last quarter, beating the consensus estimate by $0.02. This indicates strong financial performance. BCE Inc. has a return on equity of 17.13%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits. BCE Inc. increased its dividend, with shareholders set to receive a $0.742 dividend, reflecting the company's commitment to rewarding investors. BCE Inc. has a diverse range of services including wireless, wireline, Internet, and TV services, providing stability and potential for growth in various sectors. Despite recent fluctuations, BCE Inc.'s stock price has shown resilience, with a 12-month high of $48.38, indicating potential for capital appreciation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons: BCE Inc.'s PEG ratio of 4.52 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth, potentially limiting future returns. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84 indicates a relatively high level of debt, which could pose risks during economic downturns or rising interest rates. BCE Inc.'s net margin of 8.82% is lower compared to some competitors, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability. Analysts predict BCE Inc. to post 2.36 EPS for the current fiscal year, which may fall short of expectations and impact investor sentiment. With a beta of 0.56, BCE Inc.'s stock may have lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting opportunities for short-term gains. 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, April 10, 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? 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 2 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? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for BCE's shares. Their BCE share price targets range from $35.00 to $61.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $49.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 46.4% 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 $39.38 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BCE shares have decreased by 15.0% and is now trading at $33.46. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting BCE? BCE saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 19,610,000 shares, an increase of 25.8% from the March 31st total of 15,590,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,730,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.2 days. Approximately 2.2% of the company's stock are sold short. View BCE's Short Interest. 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. (NYSE:BCE) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $4.76 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.82 billion. BCE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.86% and a net margin of 7.53%. How often does BCE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCE? BCE announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.738 per share on Monday, July 15th. This represents a $2.95 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.82%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th. Read our dividend analysis for BCE. Is BCE a good dividend stock? BCE (NYSE:BCE) pays an annual dividend of $2.95 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.77%. BCE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 204.86%. 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 126.07% 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 Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF (PID), R3 Global Dividend Growth ETF (GDVD), FT Vest Technology Dividend Tar (TDVI), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV), Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI), Arch Indices VOI Absolute Income ETF (VWI), First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID) and SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX). What guidance has BCE issued on next quarter's earnings? BCE updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.220-2.330 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.220. The company issued revenue guidance of $18.3 billion-$19.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $18.2 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 Raymond James & Associates (0.23%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.20%), Reaves W H & Co. Inc. (0.15%), SIG North Trading ULC (0.00%), Addenda Capital Inc. (0.08%) and Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc. (0.07%). 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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.Read More This page (NYSE:BCE) was last updated on 5/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Tomorrow InvestorThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)TradeSmithConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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