BCE Dividend History & Analysis | 7% Yield

BCE has a dividend yield of 7% and paid 1.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.03%
Payout Ratio 56.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -12.33%
Consistency Lifetime 88.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.44%
Payout FCF 64.1%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 34.02%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 15.3%
Total Return 5y: -15.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FNTN 4,206 M 5.85% 16.0%
TEF 21,491 M 7.65% 11.8%
ORA 45,633 M 5.67% 10.8%
VIV 22,833 M 5.92% 9.35%
T 168,606 M 5.58% 7.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
UTDI 5,925 M 39.6% 81.6%
IDT 1,291 M 20.0% 42.4%
ATNI 353 M 11.9% 80.7%
DTE 161,369 M 10.7% 78.0%
FNTN 4,206 M 4.53% 76.9%

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 7.64% Yield

BCE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.3109 -2.3% 1.33%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.3181 1.3% 1.33%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.3141 -54.9% 1.39%
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% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.6261 5.9% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.5914 -0.6% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.5952 -0.9% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.6005 0.3% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.5984 0.3% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.5969 0.3% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.5952 5.3% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.5653 -2.6% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-15 0.5802 0.2% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-15 Quarterly 0.579 -0.7% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-15 Quarterly 0.5832 4.4% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-15 Quarterly 0.5587 -5.1% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-15 Quarterly 0.5885 8.5% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-15 Quarterly 0.5426 1.7% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-15 Quarterly 0.5334 2.5% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-15 Quarterly 0.5202 0.3% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 Quarterly 0.5187 -3% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.5349 3.8% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.5154 8.7% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.4743 -2.9% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.4886 -7.5% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.5282 3.1% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.5122 -4.4% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.5356 -4.5% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.5607 -1.5% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.5691 2.6% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.5547 1.3% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.5476 -3% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.5646 0% N/A

BCE Dividend FAQ

BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE) is Canada’s largest integrated telecommunications provider, delivering wireless, wireline, internet, streaming, and TV services to residential, business, and wholesale customers. The company operates through two primary segments: Bell Communication and Technology Services, which covers mobile, broadband, cloud, and device offerings, and Bell Media, which owns a portfolio of video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media assets. Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Verdun, Quebec, BCE is classified under the Integrated Telecommunication Services sub-industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of BCE?

As of January 2026, BCE`s dividend yield is 7.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.64 USD by the current share price of 25.49.

Does BCE pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, BCE paid a dividend of 1.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.31085 USD.

How often does BCE pay dividends?

BCE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BCE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

BCE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BCE for the next 4 payments are between 0.097 (-68.8%) and 1.414 (+354.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will BCE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31085 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for BCE (BCE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BCE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for BCE (BCE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BCE?

BCE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -12.3% per year.
Negative growth: BCE's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BCE?

BCE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.44%. If you bought BCE's shares at 30.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.44% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BCE?

BCE Payout Consistency is 88.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: BCE has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BCE have a good Dividend Yield?

BCE`s 7.03% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BCE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BCE is 56.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BCE?

BCE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 34.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BCE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BCE's Outstanding Shares?

BCE's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.1% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BCE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 23, 1997 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 776,600,000 +0.15%
2014 838,900,000 +8.02%
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
2025 932,500,000 +2.21%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-25 02:16