BCE — BCE Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | BCE | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.26% | 3.00% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -7.91% | 3.64% |
| Payout Ratio | 25.8% | 34.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 43 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +18.9% | 11.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-42.99%
3-Year Growth
-16.25%
5-Year Growth
-7.91%
10-Year Growth
-1.92%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 16, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.4375 | 0.00% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4375 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4375 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4375 | -56.14% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.9975 | 0.00% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.9975 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.9975 | +37.51% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.7254 | -1.59% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.7371 | +1.92% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.7232 | +1.11% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.7153 | -2.03% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.7301 | +3.97% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.7022 | +4.11% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.6745 | -3.23% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.6970 | -1.91% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.7105 | -1.12% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.7186 | +5.88% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.6787 | -1.88% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.6916 | -3.66% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.7179 | +2.40% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
25.8%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
53.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.68 | $585.06M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.62 | $1.18B |
| Q3 2025 | $4.83 | $1.02B |
| Q4 2025 | $0.65 | $244.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.