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BCE Dividend History & Analysis | 10% Yield

BCE has a dividend yield of 10% and paid 2.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 10.00%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.35
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.29%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.50%
Payout Ratio 56.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y -5.06%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -5.5% (S&P 500: 14.1%)
Total Return 5y: -25% (S&P 500: 99%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TEF 23,183 M 12.0% 16.5%
TU 20,093 M 11.4% 9.86%
FNTN 3,752 M 6.96% 16.1%
ORA 44,189 M 7.42% 14.3%
BCE 21,569 M 10.0% 7.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FNTN 3,752 M 158% 75.9%
VZ 172,367 M 1.96% 94.6%
TU 20,093 M 0.60% 92.0%
KPN 17,986 M 7.14% 75.1%
DTE 159,497 M -10.5% 77.4%

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ORA
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KPN
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BCE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

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 0.3096 -2.7% N/A
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% 1.43%
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 a Canadian integrated telecommunications provider that serves residential, business, and wholesale customers through two primary segments: Bell Communication and Technology Services, which delivers wireless, wireline, internet, streaming, and device offerings; and Bell Media, which operates a portfolio of video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media assets. The company’s legacy dates back to 1880 and its headquarters are in Verdun, Canada.

What is the Dividend Yield of BCE?

As of December 2025, BCE`s dividend yield is 10.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.35 USD by the current share price of 23.49.

Does BCE pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, BCE paid a dividend of 2.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.3096 USD.

How often does BCE pay dividends?

BCE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BCE has issued 5 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 0.081 (-73.8%) and 1.39 (+349.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will BCE pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3096 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for BCE (BCE) is 2025-12-15.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BCE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for BCE (BCE) is 2025-12-15.

What is the Dividend Growth of BCE?

BCE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.29% per year.
Strong growth: BCE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BCE?

BCE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.50%. If you bought BCE's shares at 31.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BCE?

BCE Payout Consistency is 89.9%. 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 10.00% 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 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 61.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-19 02:41