BCE Inc., a telecommunications and media company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. It operates through three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers wireless voice and data communications products and services. The Bell Wireline segment provides data, including Internet access and Internet protocol television; and local telephone, long distance, satellite TV service, and connectivity, as well as other communications services and products. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long distance, data, and other services from or to resellers, and other carriers. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, and streaming services; and digital media, radio broadcasting, out-of-home advertising services. It owns and operates approximately 35 conventional TV stations; 27 specialty and four Pay TV channels; 3 direct-to-consumer streaming services; 109 licensed radio stations; and websites. The company was formerly known as Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
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4/23/2024 | Neutral → Sector Outperform | CIBC | |
4/2/2024 | Outperform → Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets | |
3/4/2024 | Buy → Hold | Argus | |
2/2/2024 | Buy → Hold | TD Securities | |
1/3/2024 | Hold → Buy | TD Securities | |
10/23/2023 | Hold → Buy | Canaccord Genuity | |
9/1/2023 | Buy → Hold | TD Securities | |
4/10/2023 | Sector Outperform → Sector Perform | Scotiabank | |
1/23/2023 | Buy → Hold | TD Securities | |
10/13/2022 | Hold → Buy | TD Securities |
Telecommunications luminary Wade Oosterman brings three decades of expertise driving transformation and profitable growth at Canada's largest telecom companies, further strengthening Calix market leadership amid the ongoing broadband industry disruption Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) today announced that Wade Oosterman, former vice chairman of Bell Canada and president of Bell Media, BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE), has been appointed to its board of directors. Highly regarded as an influential figure in telecommunications, Oosterman will provide valuable counsel as Calix continues transforming the broadband industry with its award-winning innovation portfolio. With the addition of Oosterman to its board, C
These acquisitions combine Canada's best network with tech and cloud services expertise to power up businessesThey accelerate growth and provide end-to-end AI-powered service solutions that enhance Bell's expertise in cloud services as a trusted partnerMONTRÉAL, July 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell announced today that it has acquired leading technical services companies Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., adding Professional and Managed Services expertise in cybersecurity and Salesforce to its existing capabilities. These acquisitions will advance Bell's strategy to be the leader in supporting medium and large organizations' digital transformations and automation through cloud services. Combined with Bell'
TORONTO, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beanfield, a local and independent telecom in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa, with over 450 employees, has appointed Rizwan Jamal as its Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. David Pistachio, Chair of Beanfield's Board, said, "We are thrilled to have a telecom leader of Rizwan's experience join the Beanfield team. Our belief in this company and its bright future continues to grow. We are confident that Rizwan's vision and track record is exactly what Beanfield needs as it embarks on its next chapter of expansion and growth." Mr. Jamal, who is based in Toronto, comes to Beanfield with deep industry knowledge and proven leade
– Bell Media becomes the exclusive Canadian sales partner for Dotdash Meredith, America's largest digital publisher – – The partnership adds Dotdash Meredith's premium digital inventory from more than 40 iconic brands to Bell Media's robust portfolio – Key Tags: @BellMediaPR, @TheLede_CA To tweet this release: https://thelede.ca/bdx128 TORONTO, June 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that it has been selected to become Dotdash Meredith's new Canadian sales partner, expanding premium digital advertising in Canada. This partnership leverages Dotdash Meredith's premium digital inventory as well as Bell Media's powerful sales team and advertising expertise to expand the reach and effecti
– Clients can now buy adjacency next to Bell Media's TikTok content – To tweet this release: https://thelede.ca/roc9ry TORONTO, June 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media today announced it has joined onto a strategic partnership that brings TikTok's Pulse Premiere to Canada. A game changer for advertisers in Canada, Pulse Premiere is an advertising solution that gives brands the control and predictability to choose where their ads are placed, adjacent to select publisher partner content on the For You feed. The new partnership allows ads to be featured adjacent to Bell Media's TikTok content. With Pulse Premiere, advertisers will be able to feature their ads next to Bell Media's high engagement conte
Bell calls on provincial and federal governments to join the fight to protect critical infrastructure and increase fines and implement amendments to the Criminal CodeInnovative aerial alarms launched across Bell's network, with plans to expand deployment to more locationsAerial alarms provide real time alerts of vandalism, primarily copper theft, allowing for faster response by local law enforcementFREDERICTON, NB, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell has made security enhancements to its network, including the installation of aerial alarms, to enhance reliability for its customers and protect critical communications infrastructure from vandalism, primarily in the form of copper theft.
$1 million in grants awarded to 11 Canadian colleges, universities and CEGEPs to support mental health initiatives200 Canadian schools participating in the Bell Let's Talk Campus Campaign leading up to Bell Let's Talk Day on January 24MONTRÉAL, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell today announced that $1 million in grants from the Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund have been awarded to 11 Canadian colleges, universities and CEGEPs to support initiatives that align with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Standard) or the Québec Action Plan on Student Mental Health for Higher Education (Québec Action Plan). According to Mental Health Resea
Best Buy Canada and Bell to operate 165 small-format consumer electronics retail stores across Canada, branded Best Buy ExpressBest Buy Express stores to offer leading consumer electronics from Best Buy and wireline and wireless services from Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky MobileMONTRÉAL and VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) have entered into a strategic partnership to operate 165 consumer electronics retail stores in Canada. The Source, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell, will be rebranded as Best Buy Express and offer the latest in consumer electronics from Best Buy along with exclusive telecommunications services from Bell.
Grants for mental health programs supporting Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities throughout CanadaDiversity Fund provides $5.45 million in grants since 2020 MONTRÉAL, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Let's Talk today announced $1,000,000 in new grants from the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund to support 10 additional organizations helping to create real change for members of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities in Canada. The Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund supports organizations working to reduce the stigma of mental illness and increase access to culturally informed mental health and well-being support for BIPOC communities. Since the launch of the Fund
Current President and Chief Commercial Officer to assume CEO role and join Xplore's Board of Directors Interim CEO Fran Shammo to resume role as Executive Chair of the Board MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Xplore Inc., Canada's fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living, today announced that it has concluded its CEO search with the promotion of President and Chief Commercial Officer Rizwan Jamal to President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Fran Shammo, who has been serving as interim CEO, will continue in his role as Executive Chair of the Board.
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its third-quarter 2024 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455. A replay will be available until midnight on December 7, 2024 by dialing 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 and entering passcode 2506355#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE Q3-2024 conference call.
This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. The information contained in this news release is unaudited. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA1 growth of 2.0% in Q2, delivering 1.3 percentage-point increase in adjusted EBITDA margin2 to 44.9% on 3.3% lower operating costs Net earnings of $604 million, up 52.1%, with net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $537 million, up 63.2% or $0.59 per common share; adjusted net earnings1 of $712 million yielded adjusted EPS1 of $0.78, down 1.3%Free cash flow1 increased 8.
MONTRÉAL, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE: BCE) will hold its second-quarter 2024 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455. A replay will be available until midnight on September 1, 2024 by dialing 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 and entering passcode 4867347#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE Q2-2024 conference cal
MONTRÉAL, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its first-quarter 2024 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455. A replay will be available until midnight on June 1, 2024 by dialing 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 and entering passcode 3828464#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE Q1-2024 conference call. About
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its fourth-quarter 2023 results and 2024 guidance conference call with the financial community on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455. A replay will be available until midnight on March 5, 2024 by dialing 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 and entering passcode 2327436#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE Q4-2023
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its third-quarter 2023 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455. A replay will be available until midnight on November 30, 2023 by dialing 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455 and entering passcode 9522322#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE Q3-2023 conference ca
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) today announced that none of its fixed-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AQ (Series AQ Preferred Shares) will be converted into floating-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AR (Series AR Preferred Shares) on October 3, 2023. On August 31, 2023, notice was provided that holders of Series AQ Preferred Shares could elect to convert their shares into Series AR Preferred Shares subject to the terms and conditions attached to those shares. Only 44,620 of BCE's 8,561,800 Series AQ Preferred Shares were tendered for conversion on October 3, 2023 into Series AR Preferred Shares. As thi
This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. The information contained in this news release is unaudited. 241,516 total wireless mobile phone and mobile connected device, retail Internet and IPTV net activations, up 76.5%3.5% consolidated revenue growth delivered 2.1% higher adjusted EBITDA1 Net earnings of $397 million down 39.3% with net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $329 million, or $0.37 per common share, down 44.8%; adjusted net earnings1 of $722 million yielded a 9.2% decrease in adjusted EP
MONTRÉAL, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its second-quarter 2023 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Glen LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-806-5484 or 416-340-2217 and enter passcode 5876835#. A replay will be available until midnight on August 31, 2023 by dialing 1-800-408-3053 or 905-694-9451 and entering passcode 4674564#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE
This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. The information contained in this news release is unaudited. Consolidated revenue up 3.5%, while adjusted EBITDA1 declined 1.8% reflecting one-time retroactive media revenue adjustment in Q1 2022 and higher operating costs, including inflationary cost pressures and higher TV programming costsNet earnings of $788 million, down 15.6%, with net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $725 million, or $0.79 per common share, down 17.7%; adjusted net earnings1 of $772
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger rejoined the company in the CEO role in November 2022. In addition to leading Disney, Iger may soon add sports team owner to his list of titles. What Happened: Disney is no stranger to sports with its ESPN brand and previous ownership of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks (NHL) and Anaheim Angels (MLB). The company's CEO is nearing a deal to acquire a stake in women's soccer team Angel City, which competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Angel City would be valued at $300 million in the deal, according to a report from Semafor. This would make the team the most valuable women's sports team in the world. Iger and his wife Willow
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BMO Capital analyst Tim Casey maintains BCE (NYSE:BCE) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $46 to $47.
Pulse Premiere Offers Advertisers Greater Control And Predictability By Placing Ads Next To Select Publisher Partner Content On The For You Feed
– Bell Media becomes the exclusive Canadian sales partner for Dotdash Meredith, America's largest digital publisher –– The partnership adds Dotdash Meredith's premium digital inventory from more than 40 iconic brands to Bell Media's robust portfolio
– Bell Ads for Business gives clients a full end-to-end advertising solution with a simple and intuitive user experience–– Businesses of all sizes can now leverage Bell's premium First Party Data for advanced neighbourhood audience targeting –
Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains BCE (TSX:BCE) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from C$53.25 to C$53.
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its third-quarter 2024 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455. A replay will be available until midnight on December 7, 2024 by dialing 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 and entering passcode 2506355#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE's website at BCE Q3-2024 conference call.
BCE sells its stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) for CA$4.7 billionLong-term content rights agreement ensures TSN's place as Canada's Sports LeaderTSN to remain home of Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC gamesBell remains official telecom sponsor of the Toronto Raptors, and continues sponsorships of Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC MONTRÉAL, Sept. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its ownership stake in MLSE for CA$4.7 billion to Rogers Communications Inc. ("Rogers"), subject to relevant sports league and other customary approvals. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2025. BCE curren
Bell and MacLean accelerate research and development on mining vehicle automation, autonomy, and interoperability.Bell installs private mobile network at MacLean research and training facility enhancing safety, driving sustainable practices and reducing vehicle emissions.MONTRÉAL, QC and COLLINGWOOD, ON, Sept. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell and MacLean, the world's largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment, today announced a technology collaboration to better support the evolving needs of mining customers. The innovations being introduced will improve equipment interoperability - the way in which machines exchange and make use of information - enhancing safety for workers an
– Bell Media expands offering to Prime members as TSN, Canada's Sports Leader, is now available alongside best-in-class streaming service Crave –– RDS also set to launch soon on Prime Video Channels – TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that its TSN service, featuring live sports, is now available on Prime Video Channels in Canada. The linear feeds and on demand content from TSN can now be added by Prime members to their Prime Video account. TSN joins Bell Media's best-in-class streaming service Crave, which became part of Prime Video Channels in Canada in February, with RDS also set to become available soon. "TSN and RDS enjoy strong partnerships across a range of pro
Monday to Friday at noon beginning September 9 on Noovo Contributors include Jean-Simon Bui from his virtual studio in Quebec City, as well as Noovo Info's seasoned field journalists, correspondents and debaters MONTREAL, Aug. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - Noovo Info announced today the launch of new national news show NOOVO INFO 12, airing Monday to Friday during the noon hour beginning September 9. Anchored by Marie-Christine Bergeron, NOOVO INFO 12 provides a different viewpoint on current affairs using the dynamic format and robust network that Noovo Info is known for. A team of journalists from across Quebec report on hot topics, while experienced Noovo Info correspondents and debaters provide insi
Telecommunications luminary Wade Oosterman brings three decades of expertise driving transformation and profitable growth at Canada's largest telecom companies, further strengthening Calix market leadership amid the ongoing broadband industry disruption Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) today announced that Wade Oosterman, former vice chairman of Bell Canada and president of Bell Media, BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE), has been appointed to its board of directors. Highly regarded as an influential figure in telecommunications, Oosterman will provide valuable counsel as Calix continues transforming the broadband industry with its award-winning innovation portfolio. With the addition of Oosterman to its board, C
This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. The information contained in this news release is unaudited. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA1 growth of 2.0% in Q2, delivering 1.3 percentage-point increase in adjusted EBITDA margin2 to 44.9% on 3.3% lower operating costs Net earnings of $604 million, up 52.1%, with net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $537 million, up 63.2% or $0.59 per common share; adjusted net earnings1 of $712 million yielded adjusted EPS1 of $0.78, down 1.3%Free cash flow1 increased 8.
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models sold in Canada to receive data-centric, in-car infotainment featuresPartnership to explore additional features such as Wi-Fi hotspots and more interactive in-car services like music and video streamingMONTRÉAL and SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2024 /CNW/ - Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Bell Canada today announced a multi-year extension of their strategic partnership to provide Canadian customers with advanced in-car connected infotainment services, raising the bar for in-vehicle experiences. The connected car's growth and innovation with th
Empowering small businesses with improved security, customizable guest Wi-Fi, employee and customer data insights, and simplified network managementThe Bell Business Wi-Fi App is available now for small business owners in Ontario and Québec with Bell pure fibre InternetWinner of the Ookla ® Q1-Q2 2024 Speedtest AwardsTM, Bell pure fibre is Canada's fastest Internet, and was ranked fastest Wi-Fi in the country1MONTRÉAL, July 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell today announced the launch of its new Bell Business Wi-Fi App, designed to empower small businesses in Ontario and Québec with an enhanced Wi-Fi experience that combines improved security, customizable guest Wi-Fi, employee and customer data insights
These acquisitions combine Canada's best network with tech and cloud services expertise to power up businessesThey accelerate growth and provide end-to-end AI-powered service solutions that enhance Bell's expertise in cloud services as a trusted partnerMONTRÉAL, July 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell announced today that it has acquired leading technical services companies Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., adding Professional and Managed Services expertise in cybersecurity and Salesforce to its existing capabilities. These acquisitions will advance Bell's strategy to be the leader in supporting medium and large organizations' digital transformations and automation through cloud services. Combined with Bell'
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CIBC upgraded BCE Inc from Neutral to Sector Outperform
BMO Capital Markets downgraded BCE Inc from Outperform to Market Perform
Argus downgraded BCE Inc from Buy to Hold
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Canaccord Genuity upgraded BCE Inc from Hold to Buy
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TD Securities upgraded BCE Inc from Hold to Buy