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About BCE
BCE provides wireless, broadband, television, and landline phone services in Canada. It is one of the Big Three national wireless carriers, with over 10 million customers constituting about 30% of the market. It is also the incumbent local exchange carrier—the legacy telephone provider—throughout much of the eastern half of Canada, including in the most populous Canadian provinces: Ontario and Quebec. BCE has a media segment that holds television, radio, and digital media assets. BCE licenses the Canadian rights to movie channels including HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
Ticker
$BCE
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Headquarters
Verdun, Canada
Employees
40,390
ISIN
CA05534B7604
Website
BCE Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$22B
78.83
$0.31
0.66
$2.45
5.27%
Price and volume
Market cap
$22B
Beta
0.66
52-week high
$35.87
52-week low
$20.28
Average daily volume
3.4M
Dividend rate
$2.45
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.642
Quick ratio
0.461
Long term debt to equity
192.23
Total debt to equity
222.442
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
620.49%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.26%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,319.63
Gross margin (TTM)
44.96%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.33%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.04%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
52.64%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$437,490
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.84%
Return on equity (TTM)
3.16%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
78.828
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.259
Price to book
2.22
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.35
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.585
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.43%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
254.88%
Dividend yield (TTM)
10.03%
Forward dividend yield
5.27%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.23%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-77.88%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.03%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.39%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-49.19%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-17.20%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.02%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.78%
What the Analysts think about BCE
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for BCE stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
BCE's acquisition of Ziply Fiber for $5 billion is expected to expand its fiber footprint in the Pacific Northwest, potentially increasing revenue streams. (bce.ca)
The sale of its 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to Rogers for $4.7 billion provides BCE with significant capital to reduce debt and invest in core operations. (bce.ca)
BCE reported a 10.1% rise in Bell Media revenue in Q3 2024, driven by a 19% increase in digital revenue, indicating strong growth in its media segment. (nasdaq.com)
BCE announced the elimination of 4,800 positions in February 2024, citing declining revenues and regulatory challenges, which may indicate underlying operational difficulties. (bce.ca)
The company faced a net loss of $1,191 million in Q3 2024 due to significant non-cash media asset impairment charges, reflecting potential overvaluation of media assets. (nasdaq.com)
BCE's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 222.4%, indicating a high level of leverage that could pose financial risks, especially in a rising interest rate environment. (simplywall.st)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for BCE stock?
BCE (BCE) has a market cap of $22B as of July 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for BCE stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for BCE (BCE) stock is 78.83 as of July 17, 2025.
Does BCE stock pay dividends?
Yes, the BCE (BCE) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 17, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.44942 and the yield is 5.27%. BCE has a payout ratio of 620.49% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next BCE dividend payment date?
The next BCE (BCE) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for BCE?
BCE (BCE) has a beta rating of 0.66. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.