BCE Should I Buy
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BCE Inc is not a strong buy for a beginner investor with a long-term focus at this time. While the company has some positive catalysts, such as the Motorola acquisition and improved net income, the technical indicators and options data do not suggest a strong upward momentum. Additionally, analysts' ratings are generally positive, but the stock's recent performance and lack of significant trading signals make it a hold rather than a buy.
The MACD is below zero and negatively expanding, indicating bearish momentum. RSI is neutral at 32.61, and moving averages are converging, suggesting no clear trend. The stock is trading below the pivot level of 25.828, with key support at 25.383 and resistance at 26.273.
The Motorola acquisition of Bell Canada's land mobile radio networks business for CAD $675 million is a positive catalyst, expected to enhance BCE's focus on core operations. Analysts have raised price targets recently, reflecting optimism about the company's outlook.
is down 1.79%, which could weigh on investor sentiment. The company's Q4 revenue showed a slight decline (-0.28% YoY), which may raise concerns about growth.
In Q4 2025, BCE reported a slight revenue decline (-0.28% YoY) to $6.404 billion. However, net income increased significantly (+28.85% YoY) to $594 million, and EPS rose by 25.49% YoY to 0.64. Gross margin improved slightly to 44.99%.
Analysts have generally positive ratings on BCE. RBC Capital, TD Securities, and Scotiabank recently raised their price targets to C$39-41, maintaining Outperform or Buy ratings. However, some analysts, like JPMorgan and Canaccord, remain cautious, citing structural headwinds and mixed Q4 results.
