BCE is BCE, Inc. (Communication Services). Trading at $19.75. Current dividend yield: 6.16%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.23 |
| Current yield | 6.16% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(19 days ago) |
| Next payment (declared) | Oct 15, 2026 · $0.4375 |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.4375 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -1.52% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -6.22% |
| Payout ratio | 26% |
| Market cap | $18.40B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.4375 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.4375 |
| 2026-03-16 | $0.4375 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.4375 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.4375 |
| 2025-06-16 | $0.4375 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.9975 |
| 2024-12-16 | $0.9975 |
Price chart & technicals
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About BCE
BCE is one of Canada's "Big 3" telecom service providers, offering wireless and broadband services nationally, but with strongholds in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. The firm serves 10 million postpaid and nearly 1 million prepaid wireless customers, and 5 million broadband customers across a footprint reaching about 13 million homes. The firm purchased Ziply Fiber in 2025, expanding its reach to the Pacific Northwest of the US. Outside of its wireless and wireline services, BCE operates a media segment containing multiple broadcast television channels, regional radio stations, and a digital media platform. The firm completed its divestiture of its 37.5% share of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment to Rogers in 2025, retaining its minority position in the Montreal Canadiens.
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Frequently asked
What is BCE's dividend yield?
BCE (BCE, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 6.16%, which works out to about $1.23 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BCE's next ex-dividend date?
BCE's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (19 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BCE last pay a dividend?
BCE's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 15, 2026.
How often does BCE pay dividends?
BCE pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is BCE growing its dividend?
BCE has been shrinking its dividend at a -6.22% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-10-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.