BCE Inc. (BCE)
Company Info
CA05534B7604
05534B760
Nov 15, 1982
Highlights
$19.72B
$0.13
164.54
0.20
$18.40B
$10.26B
$5.61B
$20.28 - $34.16
$27.92
0.38%
14.08
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BCE Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
BCE Inc. (BCE) returned -5.63% year-to-date (YTD) and -29.82% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BCE returned -1.38% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.31%.
BCE
-5.63%
-3.76%
-21.71%
-29.82%
-5.99%
-1.38%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.26%
11.24%
-5.02%
8.55%
14.02%
10.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BCE, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.63% | -2.82% | 2.23% | -3.09% | -4.49% | -5.63% | |||||||
| 2024 | 2.46% | -8.03% | -6.50% | -3.33% | 4.14% | -3.30% | 4.20% | 3.77% | 1.54% | -7.30% | -16.21% | -11.79% | -35.48% |
| 2023 | 7.62% | -6.45% | 2.92% | 7.32% | -6.18% | 2.69% | -5.20% | -2.01% | -8.28% | -2.72% | 6.09% | 1.72% | -4.17% |
| 2022 | 0.42% | 0.52% | 6.98% | -4.13% | 2.41% | -8.40% | 2.74% | -4.61% | -11.68% | 7.53% | 5.63% | -6.37% | -10.59% |
| 2021 | -0.93% | 0.85% | 7.15% | 4.67% | 5.23% | 0.63% | 1.20% | 4.43% | -2.68% | 2.82% | -2.14% | 4.71% | 28.57% |
| 2020 | 1.66% | -5.92% | -6.31% | -1.03% | 2.55% | 2.15% | 0.38% | 2.58% | -2.16% | -3.01% | 7.81% | 0.13% | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 10.04% | 2.30% | 1.09% | 0.79% | 0.65% | 2.30% | -0.81% | 4.90% | 3.58% | -1.98% | 1.31% | -2.38% | 23.38% |
| 2018 | -2.62% | -6.67% | -0.03% | -1.37% | -1.84% | -1.49% | 4.79% | -3.91% | 0.83% | -4.05% | 10.29% | -6.57% | -13.03% |
| 2017 | 4.35% | -3.28% | 2.70% | 2.94% | -0.50% | 0.54% | 4.20% | 1.34% | -0.31% | -1.43% | 3.57% | 1.58% | 16.52% |
| 2016 | 4.35% | 7.00% | 6.86% | 3.01% | -1.85% | 3.94% | 1.23% | -2.48% | -0.01% | -1.60% | -5.19% | 1.55% | 17.23% |
| 2015 | 0.20% | -4.66% | -2.11% | 4.13% | -0.73% | -1.78% | -3.20% | -1.70% | 2.51% | 5.49% | -0.35% | -9.25% | -11.64% |
| 2014 | -3.05% | 3.88% | 0.22% | 3.25% | 3.12% | -0.01% | -0.18% | -0.57% | -3.82% | 4.00% | 5.51% | -1.08% | 11.34% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BCE is 8, meaning it’s performing worse than 92% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BCE Inc. (BCE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
BCE Inc. provided a 13.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.87 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.87 | $2.92 | $2.87 | $2.83 | $2.77 | $2.47 | $2.39 | $2.31 | $2.22 | $2.09 | $2.00 | $2.22 |
Dividend yield | 13.51% | 12.58% | 7.28% | 6.43% | 5.33% | 5.76% | 5.16% | 5.84% | 4.63% | 4.83% | 5.19% | 4.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BCE Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $2.92 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $2.87 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $2.83 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $2.77 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $2.47 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $2.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $2.31 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $2.22 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $2.09 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $2.00 |
| 2014 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $2.22 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
BCE Inc. has a dividend yield of 13.51%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
BCE Inc. has a payout ratio of 123.78%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BCE Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BCE Inc. was 60.67%, occurring on Dec 12, 2008. Recovery took 599 trading sessions.
The current BCE Inc. drawdown is 54.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.67% | Nov 7, 2007 | 278 | Dec 12, 2008 | 599 | May 2, 2011 | 877 |
| -55.41% | Apr 21, 2022 | 744 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -47.66% | Dec 18, 2000 | 335 | Apr 23, 2002 | 687 | Jan 11, 2005 | 1022 |
| -43.9% | Jun 10, 1998 | 82 | Oct 5, 1998 | 118 | Mar 25, 1999 | 200 |
| -33.95% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 251 | Mar 22, 2021 | 274 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current BCE Inc. volatility is 8.79%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BCE Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of BCE Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 9.7% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how BCE Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BCE, comparing it with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, BCE has a P/E ratio of 164.5. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BCE compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. BCE currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BCE relative to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, BCE has a P/S ratio of 0.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BCE in comparison with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, BCE has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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