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BCEFF

BCE Inc.

BCEFF

Communication Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

5.48%

Annual Dividend

$0.84

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

15.1%

Ex-Date

May 29, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

BCEFF Dividend Safety Score

52/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2026
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.82
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is BCEFF a good dividend stock?

Mixed

BCE Inc. (BCEFF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.48% ($0.84/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 15.1% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.48%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$0.84
5-Yr Avg Growth
15.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.59
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
6.2
5-Yr Total Return
2%
52-Week Range
$11.90 – $15.45
Dividend Safety
C · 52/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
BCEFF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.84 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$7.00
Annual$84.00
Monthly avg$7.00