Bce Inc (BCE) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
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Bce Inc (BCE) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Bce Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Bce Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $18.71B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 21 Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 35.4% is the highest of the 14 peers that report one.
For BCE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 27.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How BCE ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Bce Inc (BCE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in CAD and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $18.71B | 5/21 |
| P/E Ratio | 3.46x | 9/11 |
| EPS | $5.87 | – |
| FCF/Share | $6.79 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 35.4% | 1/14 |
| ROA | 10.2% | 5/17 |
| Tax Rate | 14.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58x | 17/21 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.55x | 11/15 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.47x | 5/20 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.48x | 5/20 |
| Working Capital | -$3.97B | 19/21 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.95B | 5/22 |
| Free Cash Flow | $6.25B | 3/14 |
| Capital Spending | -$6.69B | 12/14 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -15.1% | 10/14 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 0.0% | 2/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 49.2x | 4/5 |
| Days Inventory | 7 days | 2/5 |
| Payables Period | 84 days | 2/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $5.83B | 4/18 |
| R&D Expense | $196M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $13.72B | 2/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 920M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 29.1% | 4/9 |
| EPS Growth | 30.2% | 4/7 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions, converted from CAD)
| Total Current Assets | $5.40B | |
| Accounts Receivable | $3.26B | |
| Inventory | $283M | |
| Total Liabilities | $41.42B | |
| Short-term Debt | $6.17B |
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Bce Inc (BCE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Bce Inc (Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)): 29 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BCE Bce Inc | ▼ | $18.71B |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | ▲ | $184.47B |
| T At&T Inc. | ▲ | $161.03B |
| AMX America Movil Sab De Cv/ | ▼ | $69.03B |
| VIV Telefonica Brasil S.A. | ▼ | $19.71B |
| TIMB Tim S.A. | ▶ | $8.91B |
| TEO Telecom Argentina Sa | ▶ | $5.38B |
| LUMN Lumen Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $5.02B |
| TKC Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A S | ▼ | $4.38B |
| PHI Pldt Inc. | ▼ | $4.26B |
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ | ▼ | $3.92B |
| IDT Idt Corp | ▲ | $2.02B |
| ATEX Anterix Inc. | ▶ | $1.58B |
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co/Va/ | ▶ | $562M |
| ATNI Atn International, Inc. | ▶ | $397M |
| GLTK Globaltech Corp | ▶ | $256M |
| CXDO Crexendo, Inc. | ▶ | $182M |
| NUVR Nuvera Communications, Inc. | ▶ | $84M |
| NXPL Nextplat Corp | ▶ | $25M |
| IQST Iqstel Inc | ▼ | $10M |
| SURG Surgepays, Inc. | ▼ | $7M |
| CTGG Qwest Corp | ▼ | N/A |
| FULO Fullnet Communications Inc | ▼ | N/A |
| HWNI High Wire Networks, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| MACT Machten, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| NTTYY Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp | ▼ | N/A |
| ORANY Orange | ▼ | N/A |
| SLDC Solidus Communications, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| TELFY Telefonica S A | ▲ | N/A |
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Bce Inc (BCE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Bce Inc (BCE) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Bce Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Bce Inc stock predictions?
For BCE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 27.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Bce Inc forecasts updated?
Bce Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Bce Inc's industry peers?
29 issuers in our coverage, BCE included, share the SEC industry code Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone). The largest are: Verizon Communications Inc (VZ), At&T Inc. (T), America Movil Sab De Cv/ (AMX), Telefonica Brasil S.A. (VIV), Tim S.A. (TIMB), Telecom Argentina Sa (TEO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.