BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$23.67 +0.10 (+0.41%)

As of 11:03 AM Eastern

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

Reduce

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
6

Buy
2

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for BCE in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 12 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BCE.

Consensus Price Target

$40.50
71.12% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BCE, the average price target is $40.50. The highest price target for BCE is $51.00, while the lowest price target for BCE is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 71.12% from the current price of $23.67.

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BCE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$40.50	$45.00	$45.00	$51.00
Forecasted Upside	71.12% Upside	94.17% Upside	68.10% Upside	35.64% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Hold	Hold

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	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.92	2.55	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	71.87% Upside	28.68% Upside	12.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BCE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underweight
1/21/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Terence Malone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight
1/14/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform
12/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underweight
11/5/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
11/5/2024	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
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	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$48.00 ➝ $51.00	+44.35%
8/2/2024	Cibc World Mkts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Price Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/23/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Sector Outperform
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3/4/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
2/2/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
4/10/2023	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform

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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 Friday, February 21, 2025. 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. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.53. This indicates strong financial performance and can be a positive signal for potential investors.
The company has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.89%, which suggests that BCE Inc. is effective at generating profits from its equity investments. A higher ROE is generally favorable as it indicates efficient management.
BCE Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6965, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.79 and a yield of 11.68%. This high dividend yield can attract income-focused investors looking for regular cash flow.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 41.46% of BCE Inc.'s stock, indicating a level of confidence from large financial entities. This can be a reassuring factor for individual investors considering the stock.
The current stock price reflects recent market activity and investor sentiment, making it a timely opportunity for those looking to invest in a stable utility provider.

BCE
Bear Case

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

BCE Inc. has a very high dividend payout ratio of 2,350.00%, which may not be sustainable in the long term. A payout ratio this high suggests that the company is distributing a significant portion of its earnings as dividends, potentially limiting its ability to reinvest in growth.
The net margin of BCE Inc. is only 0.99%, indicating that the company retains a small portion of revenue as profit after expenses. This low margin could raise concerns about profitability and operational efficiency.
Recent modifications in institutional holdings show mixed activity, with some hedge funds increasing their stakes while others may be cautious. This could indicate uncertainty about the company's future performance.
As a utility provider, BCE Inc. may face regulatory challenges and market competition that could impact its growth prospects and profitability.
The overall economic environment can affect BCE Inc.'s performance, particularly in terms of consumer spending on communication services, which may be influenced by broader economic conditions.

BCE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BCE is $40.50, with a high forecast of $51.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.
: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" BCE shares.
: According to analysts, BCE's stock has a predicted upside of 71.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, BCE's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: BCE has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like BCE less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for BCE is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BCE compares to other companies.

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BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target