NYSE:BCE BCE (BCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $35.75 -0.20 (-0.56%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$35.60▼$36.1250-Day Range$31.33▼$35.9652-Week Range$31.13▼$41.77Volume1.35 million shsAverage Volume2.24 million shsMarket Capitalization$32.61 billionP/E Ratio24.83Dividend Yield8.08%Price Target$45.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get BCE alerts: Email Address BCE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside26.8% Upside$45.33 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.69% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.51Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-0.91%From $2.20 to $2.18 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.1.94 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector67th out of 93 stocksTelephone Communication, Except Radio Industry13th out of 21 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBCE has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBCE has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about BCE's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.69% of the float of BCE has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBCE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 21.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in BCE has recently increased by 13.46%, 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 8.32%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBCE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of BCE is 200.69%. 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 132.57% 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 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBCE has a news sentiment score of 0.51. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for BCE this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest45 people have searched for BCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 5% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 7 people have added BCE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for BCE are expected to decrease by -0.91% in the coming year, from $2.20 to $2.18 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of BCE is 24.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of BCE is 24.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 89.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBCE has a PEG Ratio of 5.86. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBCE has a P/B Ratio of 2.71. 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 HeadlinesSeptember 7 at 7:56 AM | theglobeandmail.comIs BCE’s 8.5% Dividend Yield Safe?September 4 at 5:46 AM | msn.comOldest Ever Record Of A Solar Eclipse Discovered Pretty Much In Front Of Our FacesSeptember 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Kamala’s Dirty Election Move… RevealedAccording to former advisor to the CIA, the Pentagon and the White House Jim Rickards… Kamala and her puppet masters are planning this dirty election move… September 4 at 5:46 AM | nypost.comMeet the ‘Saltmen’ — freakishly well-preserved ancient mummies found in IranSeptember 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnalyzing LINK Mobility Group Holding ASA (OTCMKTS:LMGHF) & BCE (NYSE:BCE)September 3, 2024 | msn.comLost World Found? 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Invest $30,000 in These 3 High-Yielding StocksAugust 24, 2024 | msn.com2 Popular High-Yield Stocks: Buy, Sell, or Hold?August 24, 2024 | marketwatch.comBCE Inc. stock rises Friday, still underperforms marketAugust 21, 2024 | msn.comBattle of the Persian Gate: An Achaemenid Thermopylae, 330 BCEAugust 17, 2024 | msn.comAltar at Stonehenge Was Transported from Nearly 500 Miles Away, New Study FindsSee 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 Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Last Earnings8/01/2024Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend9/16/2024Dividend Payable10/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal 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$45.33 High Stock Price Target$54.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+26.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.44 Trailing P/E Ratio24.83 Forward P/E Ratio16.25 P/E Growth5.86Net Income$1.68 billion Net Margins8.39% Pretax Margin12.43% Return on Equity17.10% Return on Assets4.00% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.00 Current Ratio0.65 Quick Ratio0.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$24.57 billion Price / Sales1.33 Cash Flow$6.72 per share Price / Cash Flow5.32 Book Value$13.18 per share Price / Book2.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares912,283,000Free Float910,915,000Market Cap$32.61 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.58 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for September 2024. 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Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mirko Bibic (Age 56)CEO, President & Director Comp: $3.31MMr. Curtis MillenExecutive VP & CFOMr. Stephen Guy HoweChief Technology & Information OfficerMr. John Watson (Age 60)Group President of Business Markets, Customer Experience & AI Comp: $1.29MThane 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 MosesSVP of Small and Medium Business and Internet Companies Group & Vice Chair of QuebecMs. Devorah LithwickSenior Vice President & Chief Brand OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmérica MóvilNYSE:AMXOrangeNYSE:ORANTelefónicaNYSE:TEFTelefônica BrasilNYSE:VIVFrontier Communications ParentNASDAQ:FYBRView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 58,560 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.006%Clearbridge Investments LLCBought 185,943 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.303%Cetera Investment AdvisersSold 9,694 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.016%Truist Financial CorpSold 45,578 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.048%SPC Financial Inc.Bought 1,000 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 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 reported a higher-than-expected EPS of $0.78 for the quarter, surpassing analysts' consensus estimates by $0.19. This indicates strong financial performance and potential growth. The company has a return on equity of 16.88%, showcasing its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator for investors. Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in BCE, with notable firms like Maryland State Retirement & Pension System and AE Wealth Management LLC boosting their holdings. This confidence from institutional investors can signal a promising outlook for the company. BCE's dividend yield is at 8.50%, offering investors a steady income stream through dividends. Despite recent dividend cuts, the yield remains attractive for income-oriented investors. Analysts predict BCE will post an EPS of 2.22 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential earnings growth and stability in the company's financial performance. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons: BCE's revenue for the quarter was slightly below analysts' expectations, coming in at $4.39 billion compared to the consensus estimate of $4.46 billion. This could indicate potential challenges in revenue generation or market competition. The company's payout ratio is currently at 200.69%, which suggests that BCE is paying out more in dividends than it is earning. This high ratio may raise concerns about the sustainability of the dividend payments. Despite institutional investors increasing their stakes, there have been recent dividend cuts by BCE, which could impact investor sentiment and raise questions about the company's financial health and future prospects. BCE's net margin of 8.39% indicates a moderate level of profitability, which may be a concern for investors seeking companies with higher profit margins for potential returns. While BCE has shown positive financial metrics, the stock price performance should be carefully evaluated by investors to assess the potential for capital appreciation and overall investment returns. 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BCE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BCE shares performed this year? BCE's stock was trading at $39.38 at the start of the year. Since then, BCE stock has decreased by 9.2% and is now trading at $35.75. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were BCE's earnings last quarter? BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The utilities provider reported $0.78 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.19. The utilities provider had revenue of $4.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.46 billion. BCE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.10% and a net margin of 8.39%. 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. Does BCE have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of BCE: Environics Analytics, Axia NetMedia, Alarm Force Industries, MTS, Cieslok Media Ltd., Q9 Networks, Corus, and more. Who are BCE's major shareholders? BCE's top institutional investors include TD Asset Management Inc (1.19%), Toronto Dominion Bank (0.93%), CIBC Asset Management Inc (0.61%) and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (0.56%). 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. What other stocks do shareholders of BCE own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BCE investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Enbridge (ENB), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and CVS Health (CVS). This page (NYSE:BCE) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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