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BCEPF

BCE Inc.

BCEPF

Communication Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

6.14%

Annual Dividend

$0.93

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

Ex-Date

Jul 31, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

BCEPF Dividend Safety Score

74/ 100
Grade B

Safe

Dividend-growth streak5 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
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 BCEPF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

BCE Inc. (BCEPF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.14% ($0.93/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.14%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$0.93
5-Yr Avg Growth
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 31, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.59
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
6.1
5-Yr Total Return
-4%
52-Week Range
$12.85 – $29.00
Dividend Safety
B · 74/100
Ever Cut?
No
BCEPF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 31, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.93 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$7.75
Annual$93.00
Monthly avg$7.75