BCE Inc., a telecommunications and media company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. The company operates through three segments: Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The Bell Wireless segment offers wireless voice and data communication products and services, as well as consumer electronics products. The Bell Wireline segment offers data, including internet access and Internet protocol television (IPTV), local telephone, and long distance services, as well as other communication services and products; and satellite TV service and connectivity servuces. 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, streaming services, digital media services, radio broadcasting services, and out-of-home advertising services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
BCE Dividend Announcement
• BCE announced a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-15. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-16
• BCE annual dividend for 2024 was $2.94
• BCE annual dividend for 2023 was $2.86
• BCE's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 9.41%
• BCE's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 173.57%
• BCE's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 10.41% year
• BCE's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 5.06% year
BCE Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-16 | $0.74 | quarterly | 2025-01-15 |
2024-09-16 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2024-10-15 |
2024-06-14 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2024-07-15 |
2024-03-14 | $0.74 | quarterly | 2024-04-15 |
2023-12-14 | $0.72 | quarterly | 2024-01-15 |
2023-09-14 | $0.71 | quarterly | 2023-10-15 |
2023-06-14 | $0.73 | quarterly | 2023-07-15 |
2023-03-14 | $0.70 | quarterly | 2023-04-15 |
2022-12-14 | $0.68 | quarterly | 2023-01-16 |
2022-09-14 | $0.72 | quarterly | 2022-10-15 |
2022-06-14 | $0.71 | quarterly | 2022-07-15 |
2021-12-14 | $0.70 | quarterly | 2022-01-15 |
2021-09-14 | $0.69 | quarterly | 2021-10-15 |
2021-06-14 | $0.71 | quarterly | 2021-07-15 |
2021-03-12 | $0.70 | quarterly | 2021-04-15 |
2020-12-14 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2021-01-15 |
2020-09-14 | $0.63 | quarterly | 2020-10-15 |
2020-06-12 | $0.61 | quarterly | 2020-07-15 |
2020-03-13 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2020-04-15 |
2019-12-13 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2020-01-15 |
2019-09-13 | $0.60 | quarterly | 2019-10-15 |
2019-06-13 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2019-07-15 |
2018-09-13 | $0.58 | quarterly | 2018-10-15 |
2018-06-14 | $0.58 | quarterly | 2018-07-15 |
2018-03-14 | $0.58 | quarterly | 2018-04-15 |
2017-12-14 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2018-01-15 |
2017-09-14 | $0.72 | quarterly | 2017-10-15 |
2017-06-13 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2017-07-15 |
2017-03-13 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2017-04-15 |
2016-12-13 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2017-01-15 |
2016-09-13 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2016-10-15 |
2016-06-13 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2016-07-15 |
2016-03-11 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2016-04-15 |
2015-12-11 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2016-01-15 |
2015-09-11 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2015-10-15 |
2015-06-11 | $0.65 | quarterly | 2015-07-15 |
2015-03-12 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2015-04-15 |
2014-12-11 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2015-01-15 |
2014-09-11 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2014-10-15 |
2014-06-12 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2014-07-15 |
2014-03-12 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2014-04-15 |
2013-12-12 | $0.58 | quarterly | 2014-01-15 |
2013-06-12 | $0.58 | quarterly | 2013-07-15 |
2013-03-13 | $0.58 | quarterly | 2013-04-15 |
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BCE Dividend Yield
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1. Determination of Dividend: BCE's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, BCE publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BCE distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from BCE are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: BCE sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, BCE distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: BCE declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of BCE's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review BCE's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.