BCE Inc. (BCE)

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BCE Inc. (BCE) is down 2.5% since the beginning of the year. At $23 per share, BCE is trading 14.6% below its 52-week high of $27. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BCE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $643.

BCE Inc. (BCE) has returned -2.47% so far this year and 9.86% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BCE has returned -1.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 15, 1982, BCE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +34.0%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -31.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BCE closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 24, 2002 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 26, 2008 at -34.1%.

BCE Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.23%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 15, 1982.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.61%) than losses (56.71%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.54 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.19 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BCE ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

BCE Inc. provided a 5.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share.

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.

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.

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 592 trading sessions.

The current BCE Inc. drawdown is 48.32%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.