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Yield 12m 11.09%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.87
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 3.42%
Overall Dividend Rating 78.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.88%
Payout Ratio 101.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.3%
Total Return 12m: -24.38%
#46 in Group
Total Return 5y: -24.16%
#41 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
BCE 19,690m 11.1% 9.88%
FNTN 4,558m 12.0% 30.5%
PROX 2,418m 20.1% 10.5%
ORA 36,843m 10.4% 14.3%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
BCE 19,690m 3.42% 102%
FNTN 4,558m 113% 117%
OPL 3,331m 24.3% 78.3%
T 22,471m 11.9% 1.50%

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T
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FNTN
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TU
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ORA
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OPL
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BCE Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.6963 -1.9% 2.95%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.71 -3.3% 2.91%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.7346 0.5% 2.12%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.731 -1.3% 2.21%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.7405 5.2% 2.12%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-15 Quarterly 0.704 -1.6% 1.74%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.7151 -1.3% 1.75%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.7243 0.1% 1.58%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-15 Quarterly 0.7237 5.8% 1.68%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-16 Quarterly 0.684 -2.5% 1.49%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-15 Quarterly 0.7017 -1.8% 1.5%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.7148 -1.4% 1.42%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.7253 6.5% 1.35%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-15 Quarterly 0.6812 -1.3% 1.35%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.6902 -4.3% 1.32%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.7211 5.8% 1.44%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.6816 4.4% 1.5%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.6527 4.2% 1.43%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.6261 5.9% 1.47%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.5914 -0.6% 1.39%
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.5952 -0.9%
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.6005 0.3%
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.5984 0.3%
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.5969 0.3%
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.5952 5.3%
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.5653 -2.6%
2018-09-13 0.5802 0.2%
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-15 Quarterly 0.579 -0.7%
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-15 Quarterly 0.5832 4.4%
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-15 Quarterly 0.5587 -5.1%
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-15 Quarterly 0.5885 8.5%
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-15 Quarterly 0.5426 1.7%
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-15 Quarterly 0.5334 2.5%
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-15 Quarterly 0.5202 0.3%
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 Quarterly 0.5187 -3%
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.5349 3.8%
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.5154 8.7%
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.4743 -2.9%
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.4886 -7.5%
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.5282

BCE Dividend FAQ

Does BCE pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, BCE paid a dividend of 2.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of BCE?

As of April 2025, BCE`s dividend yield is 11.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.87 USD by the current share price of 22.04.

How often does BCE pay dividends?

BCE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), BCE has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BCE?

The next ex-dividend date for BCE (BCE) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of BCE?

BCE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.42% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BCE?

BCE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.88%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought BCE five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.87) divided by the purchase price five years ago (29.06):

What is the Payout Consistency of BCE?

BCE Payout Consistency is 96.3%.
Highly consistent: BCE has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does BCE have a good Dividend Yield?

BCE`s 11.09% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BCE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BCE is 101.5%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of BCE?

BCE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 78.28%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

BCE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BCE`s Outstanding Shares?

BCE`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.17% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 97.5%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has BCE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1997-05-23 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 497,880,000
1986 530,552,000 +6.56%
1987 556,400,000 +4.87%
1988 593,435,600 +6.66%
1989 606,808,000 +2.25%
1990 610,222,000 +0.56%
1991 619,899,200 +1.59%
1992 605,773,000 -2.28%
1993 608,062,200 +0.38%
1994 622,423,100 +2.36%
1995 636,282,300 +2.23%
1996 648,913,400 +1.99%
1997 628,957,400 -3.08%
1998 641,100,000 +1.93%
1999 644,000,000 +0.45%
2000 816,200,000 +26.74%
2001 808,600,000 -0.93%
2002 917,100,000 +13.42%
2003 924,100,000 +0.76%
2004 926,200,000 +0.23%
2005 920,500,000 -0.62%
2006 806,000,000 -12.44%
2007 805,300,000 -0.09%
2008 788,300,000 -2.11%
2009 765,700,000 -2.87%
2010 752,900,000 -1.67%
2011 774,700,000 +2.9%
2012 775,400,000 +0.09%
2013 777,200,000 +0.23%
2014 838,900,000 +7.94%
2015 854,900,000 +1.91%
2016 876,600,000 +2.54%
2017 901,400,000 +2.83%
2018 898,400,000 -0.33%
2019 904,800,000 +0.71%
2020 904,400,000 -0.04%
2021 909,600,000 +0.57%
2022 912,200,000 +0.29%
2023 912,300,000 +0.01%
2024 912,300,000