BCE Inc. (BCE) Stock Price & Analysis
BCE Inc. (BCE) closed at USD 20.81 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.15% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 19.98; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 20.07–20.81 on volume of 6,055,529 shares. Market capitalization is $19.41B, with a 52-week range of USD 18.68–26.52 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (BCE)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BCE (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.21 on a 1–5 scale) (19 analysts), mean target USD 26.88 (range 24.46–28.7).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -8.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -42.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.7, revenue estimate $6.12B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BCE)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold BCE. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Global | Viking Global Investors | 0.51% | $181M | New position |
Analysts (BCE)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.21 on a 1–5 scale), 19 analysts; mean target USD 26.88 (low 24.46, high 28.7).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $25 → $24 |
| 2026-08-11 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Underperform → Buy | $24.5 → $27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $26 → $25 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BCE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -8.1% | -42.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -8.1% | -10.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.5% | 20.6% |
| Max drawdown | -26.2% (Mar 2026→Oct 2026) | -56.0% (Apr 2022→Oct 2026) |
BCE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.70 | $0.69 | +0.2% | $6.12B | 14 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.60 | $0.52 | +15.2% | $6.37B | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.58 | $2.58 | -0.0% | $24.89B | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.63 | $2.67 | -1.5% | $25.26B | 17 |
BCE options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±7.6% (±$1.58) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.4% | ±7.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 30.0% | ±11.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 33.6% | ±8.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 34.2% | ±11.2% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 26.4% | ±20.8% |
30-day implied volatility 28.7% vs 30.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.12. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 20.81 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.15% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 19.98 |
| Open | USD 20.07 |
| Day Range | USD 20.07 – 20.81 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 18.68 – 26.52 |
| Volume | 6,055,529 shares |
| Market Cap | $19.41B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BCE)
Nexqual's technical model rates BCE "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.25 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 21.85) |
| MACD | -0.43 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BCE)
Wall Street analysts rate BCE "Buy" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 26.88 (range USD 24.46–28.7), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 26.88 |
| High Target | USD 28.7 |
| Low Target | USD 24.46 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 12 / 6 / 1 |
Earnings (BCE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.7 |
| Revenue Estimate | $6.12B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.65 vs est 0.7 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.63 vs est 0.58 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.69 vs est 0.62 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.71 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BCE)
| Total Revenue | $24.80B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.50% |
| Gross Margin | +44.95% |
| Operating Margin | +22.05% |
| Profit Margin | +25.89% |
| ROE | +30.47% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.73 |
| Current Ratio | 0.73 |
| Total Cash | $479.00M |
| Total Debt | $41.78B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BCE)
Nexqual rates BCE Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.2% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 45%, operating 22% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — CAD 479M cash vs CAD 41.8B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 6.79B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 30%, ROA 4.4% |
Ownership (BCE)
| Insider Ownership | +0.03% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +53.38% |
| Shares Outstanding | 932.53M |
| Float | 931.43M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (BCE)
BCE Inc. is led by Mirko Bibic, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Mirko Bibic |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Curtis Millen |
| Group President of Business Markets, AI & Ateko | John Watson |
| Group President of Consumer & Small Business | Blaik Kirby |
| President of Bell Media | Sean H. Cohan |
Major Backers & Investors (BCE)
Notable institutional backers of BCE Inc. include Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal /CAN/, FIL LTD, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6.87% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 6.18% |
| FIL LTD | 4.15% |
| Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec | 3.66% |
| National Bank of Canada/FI/ | 2.48% |
| CIBC World Market, Inc. | 2.31% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.22% |
| Federation Des Caisses Desjardins Du Quebec | 1.15% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 0.96% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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