BCE (BCE) Stock Forecast & Price Target $22.82 -0.15 (-0.63%) Closing price 04/1/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$22.90 +0.08 (+0.37%) As of 04/1/2025 04:44 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock BCE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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 ReduceBased on 13 Analyst RatingsSell4Hold7Buy2 Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BCE. Consensus Price Target $40.0075.32% Upside According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for BCE, the average price target is $40.00. 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 75.32% from the current price of $22.82. Get the Latest News and Ratings for BCE and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for BCE and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up BCE Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)Hold7 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)9 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)Sell4 Sell rating(s)4 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$40.00$40.00$45.00$49.75Forecasted Upside75.32% Upside71.16% Upside93.47% Upside51.03% UpsideConsensus RatingReduceReduceHoldHold Remove Ads BCE Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History BCE Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table BCE Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeBCEUtilities CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 1.92 2.55 2.54Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside76.02% Upside23.47% Upside19.37% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent BCE NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/11/2025National Bankshares2 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform2/25/2025Royal Bank of Canada4 of 5 starsDrew McReynoldsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$39.00 ➝ $39.00+61.79%2/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 stars DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight1/21/2025BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingTerence MaloneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight1/14/2025Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform12/16/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageUnderweight11/5/2024Canaccord Genuity GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold11/5/2024Edward JonesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold9/30/2024National Bank FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingA. ShineSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold9/19/2024BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$48.00 ➝ $51.00+44.35% Get the Latest News and Ratings for BCE and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for BCE and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 8/2/2024Cibc World MktsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingS. PriceSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy4/23/2024CIBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeNeutral ➝ Sector Outperform3/4/2024ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold2/2/2024TD SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold4/10/2023ScotiabankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector PerformAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 01:24 AM ET. 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 Thursday, March 27, 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. has recently seen an increase in institutional investment, with firms like Virtu Financial LLC boosting their stake by 119.6%, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance. The stock is currently trading at $23.19, which is above its 12-month low of $21.87, suggesting a potential for growth as it approaches its 12-month high of $36.17. Analysts have given BCE Inc. an average rating of "Hold" with a price target of $40.00, indicating that there is room for price appreciation based on market expectations. Recent reports show that several institutional investors, including Allworth Financial LP and Blue Trust Inc., have significantly increased their positions in BCE Inc., reflecting positive sentiment in the market. BCE Inc. operates in the utilities sector, which is generally considered stable and less volatile, providing a safer investment option during economic uncertainties. BCE Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in BCE Inc. for these reasons: Several analysts have downgraded BCE Inc.'s stock rating, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America both reducing their ratings to "underweight" and "underperform," respectively, which may indicate potential challenges ahead. Despite recent increases in institutional holdings, the overall sentiment is mixed, with four analysts rating the stock as a sell, which could suggest a lack of confidence in short-term performance. The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of 0.8%, which may raise concerns about its stability and ability to maintain upward momentum. With 41.46% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there is a risk that large sell-offs by these investors could negatively impact the stock price. Market conditions and regulatory changes in the utilities sector could pose risks to BCE Inc.'s profitability and growth prospects, making it a less attractive investment in the current environment. BCE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is BCE's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for BCE is $40.00, with a high forecast of $51.00 and a low forecast of $30.00. Should I buy or sell BCE stock right now? 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCE in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 7 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. Does BCE's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, BCE's stock has a predicted upside of 75.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has BCE been downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, BCE's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover BCE? BCE has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bankshares, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like BCE more than its competitors? 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. Stock Forecasts and Research Tools Related Companies América Móvil Stock Forecast Chunghwa Telecom Stock Forecast Warner Bros. 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