BCE Inc's recent earnings report reveals challenges amid ambitious growth plans.
BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) reported its Q2 2026 earnings, showing an adjusted EPS of C$0.65, which is 7.1% below the C$0.70 estimate. While there was a slight year-over-year revenue increase, these results raised concerns about the company's growth trajectory in a competitive telecommunications landscape.
Recent earnings trend
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BCE Inc
BCE.TO
BCE.TO
BCE Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$26.44B
P/E
4.2x
Div. yield
6.04%
Div. / share
$1.75
52W high
$35.31
52W low
$28.14
1W change
-5.97%
Beta
0.61
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering BCE · as of Oct 2, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast BCE stock price to rise 31.7% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$37.33
+31.7% Upside
Previously C$37.44 on Sep 21, 2026
Current Price
C$28.35
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on BCE's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
14.3%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
21.3%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-29.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$25.56
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$27.39 | C$26.07 – C$28.77 |
| 60 trading days | C$26.46 | C$24.67 – C$28.37 |
| 90 trading days | C$25.56 | C$23.46 – C$27.84 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Analyst coverage: 9 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 3 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-11-05 | — | 0.7000 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-08-06 | 0.6500 | 0.7000 | -7.1% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-07 | 0.6300 | 0.5800 | +8.6% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-05 | 0.6900 | 0.6200 | +11.3% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-06 | 0.7900 | 0.7100 | +11.3% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-08-07 | 0.6300 | 0.7100 | -11.3% |
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Investor takeaway: Keep an eye on BCE's strategic initiatives in AI and fiber expansion. These efforts could be key to turning around the current earnings trend and boosting long-term value.
Bull case
BCE's ongoing investments in AI infrastructure and record fiber additions could drive future revenue growth and improve profit margins. This positions the company well in the evolving telecom market.
Bear case
The earnings miss suggests potential execution issues, and high capital expenditures might strain cash flow. This could make it tough to maintain dividend payouts, especially with rising debt levels.
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