BCE Inc

BCE

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ISIN null / Valor 2614125

Toronto Stock Exchange (2025-11-21)

CAD 32.60+0.71%

BCE Inc
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About company

BCE Inc., commonly known as Bell Canada, is a prominent telecommunications and media company based in Canada. Its business encompasses a wide range of services including voice, internet, television, and wireless communications for both residential and business customers. In addition to its core telecommunications operations, BCE has made significant investments in mental health initiatives through its Bell Let’s Talk campaign, which aims to support and transform mental health services across Canada, particularly for young people. This initiative has led to partnerships with over 1,500 health care, research institutions, governments, and community groups nationwide. Beyond its social commitments, BCE is focused on expanding its network infrastructure and enhancing its service offerings. The company has outlined plans for substantial capital expenditures aimed at network deployment and transformation initiatives, which are expected to improve service delivery and customer experience. While the company has set ambitious goals for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives, including efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability, this description focuses on its core business operations and strategic initiatives in the telecommunications and media sectors.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Telecommunications

Revenue Growth

Consolidated revenue for BCE Inc. rose by 1.3% to $6,085 million in Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year, reflecting robust performance across its service offerings.

Net Earnings Increase

Net earnings surged by 6.6% to $644 million, with net earnings attributable to common shareholders up by 7.8% to $579 million, translating to $0.63 per common share.

Adjusted Earnings and EBITDA

Adjusted net earnings were $592 million, yielding an adjusted EPS of $0.63, although this represents a 19.2% decline. Adjusted EBITDA slightly decreased by 0.9% to $2,674 million.

Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure

Free cash flow increased by 5.0% to $1,152 million, while cash flows from operating activities declined by 8.9% to $1,947 million. Capital expenditures saw a significant reduction of 22.0%, amounting to $763 million.

Wireless and Internet Growth

The wireless segment improved with 94,479 net mobile subscriber activations and a reduction in postpaid churn to 1.06%. Additionally, consumer fibre Internet saw 26,583 net subscriber activations, contributing to a 3% growth in Internet revenue.

Strategic Developments

BCE Inc. completed the acquisition of Ziply Fiber, enhancing its fibre network presence in North America. The company also advanced its AI capabilities with the introduction of Bell AI Fabric and a strategic partnership with Cohere.

Future Outlook

The company updated its 2025 guidance to include the completion of the Ziply Fiber acquisition on August 1, 2025, signaling continued growth and strategic expansion in the telecommunications sector.

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