BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$33.28 -0.01 (-0.03%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:17 PM ET)

BCE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
10

Buy
1

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BCE in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for BCE.

Consensus Price Target

C$43.38
30.33% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BCE, the average price target is C$43.38. The highest price target for BCE is C$52.00, while the lowest price target for BCE is C$33.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 30.33% from the current price of C$33.28.

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BCE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$43.38	C$45.36	C$51.17	C$58.06
Forecasted Upside	30.33% Upside	21.23% Upside	7.58% Upside	12.93% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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BCE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BCE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

BCE Stock vs. The Competition

Type	BCE	Communication Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.09	2.71
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BCE News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/19/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group 1 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Hold	C$37.50 ➝ C$33.00	-1.32%
12/18/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$45.00 ➝ C$41.00	+24.05%
12/3/2024	TD Securities 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Hold	C$39.00 ➝ C$37.00	-3.39%
11/26/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$45.00 ➝ C$42.00	+12.27%
11/11/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$46.00 ➝ C$41.00	+4.97%
11/8/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$47.00 ➝ C$41.00	+3.33%
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11/5/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$48.00 ➝ C$42.00	+3.14%
9/30/2024	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Shine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/19/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$48.00 ➝ C$51.00	+6.61%
8/2/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$48.00 ➝ C$51.00	+7.89%
8/2/2024	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$53.00 ➝ C$52.00	+10.01%
4/23/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform
10/10/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$65.00 ➝ C$55.00	+6.47%

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Should I Buy BCE Stock? BCE Pros and Cons Explained

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, December 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these BCE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BCE
Bull Case

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

BCE Inc. has a current stock price of C$37.46, which is significantly lower than its 52-week high of C$56.18, indicating potential for price recovery and capital appreciation.
Recent upgrades from analysts, such as BMO Capital Markets raising their target price to C$51.00, suggest positive sentiment and potential upside for investors.
The company operates in a stable industry, providing essential communication services, which can offer consistent revenue streams and lower volatility compared to more cyclical sectors.
BCE Inc. has a strong market capitalization of C$34.17 billion, indicating a solid financial foundation and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
The average rating of "Hold" from multiple analysts suggests that while there may be caution, there is also recognition of the company's value, which can be appealing for long-term investors.

BCE
Bear Case

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

Analysts have recently lowered their price targets, with Scotiabank reducing theirs to C$42.00, indicating a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 197.43, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the ability to manage debt obligations effectively.
Recent trading activity shows a decline in stock price, with shares down 0.9% recently, which may indicate weakening investor confidence.
With a current ratio of 0.65, BCE Inc. may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, suggesting potential liquidity issues.
The consensus target price of C$44.86 is only slightly above the current price, indicating limited upside potential in the short term, which may deter aggressive investors.

BCE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BCE is C$43.38, with a high forecast of C$52.00 and a low forecast of C$33.00.
: 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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.
: According to analysts, BCE's stock has a predicted upside of 30.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, BCE's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.
: BCE has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Canaccord Genuity Group, Canaccord Genuity Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bank Financial, National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BCE less than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for BCE is Hold while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BCE compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:BCE) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target