BCE Dividend Yield 2026: BCE Inc.

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Data last updated: Sep 28, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 28, 2026): BCE Inc. (BCE) pays a $1.75 annual dividend ($0.44 quarterly), yielding 5.89% at $20.97/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-15. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 5.89%

Annual Dividend: $1.75 per share

Payout Ratio: 27.7%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-15

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Communication Services

Years of Dividend History: 43

About BCE Inc. Dividend

BCE Inc. is Canada's largest telecommunications and media company, operating wireless, internet, and television services through Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline, and Bell Media. The BCE Inc. dividend currently yields 5.66%, placing it firmly in high-yield territory for income-focused investors. BCE pays quarterly, with a trailing annual rate of $1.75 per share and an upcoming ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026. A beta of 0.614 means BCE stock moves less than the broader market, which suits investors who prioritize income over price appreciation.

Dividend Safety

BCE Inc. pays out 27.7% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves meaningful room to sustain the dividend even if earnings face pressure, and BCE's business spans essential services — wireless, internet, and IPTV — that generate recurring subscription revenue across households and enterprises. BCE Inc. dividend safety is supported by that coverage cushion today, though the dividend history does contain at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which signals the payout is not unconditionally protected.

BCE Inc. (BCE) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

BCE Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 3.7% per year from 2010 to 2024. Per-share payments grew from $1.74 to $2.8955 over that window (2025 and 2026 figures are partial years and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 18.6% in 2011, but growth has been far more modest in recent years, and BCE currently holds zero consecutive years of dividend increases.

BCE Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-16.2%	$2.81 (2022)	$1.65 (2025)
5-Year	-7.9%	$2.49 (2020)	$1.65 (2025)
10-Year	-1.9%	$2.00 (2015)	$1.65 (2025)

Is BCE Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

BCE Inc. is a high-yield income stock built around essential telecommunications services, and it fits income-focused investors who want above-average current payouts rather than fast dividend growth. The yield of 5.66% is high (above 4%), though it sits well below the 5-year average yield of 11.79%, which reflects a period of significant price and payout volatility in BCE stock. The 27.7% payout ratio provides real coverage headroom today. The trade-off is clear: growth is slow, the dividend increase streak stands at zero years, and the history includes at least one meaningful cut, so investors gain yield but accept an uneven growth profile.

Recent BCE Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-15	$0.3143
2026-06-15	$0.3129
2026-03-16	$0.3197
2025-12-15	$0.3176
2025-09-15	$0.3171
2025-06-16	$0.3227
2025-03-14	$0.6937
2024-12-16	$0.6950
2024-09-16	$0.7335
2024-06-14	$0.7260

BCE Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.9469
2025	$1.6511
2024	$2.8955
2023	$2.8620
2022	$2.8104

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does BCE pay dividends?

Yes, BCE Inc. (BCE) pays a $0.44 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 5.89%.

How often does BCE pay dividends?

BCE Inc. (BCE) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does BCE pay monthly dividends?

No — BCE Inc. (BCE) pays quarterly, not monthly.

How much does BCE pay per month?

BCE Inc. (BCE) pays about $0.15 per share per month at the current annual dividend rate of $1.75. Actual payments arrive quarterly; this figure normalizes annual income to a monthly view.

What is BCE's dividend yield?

BCE Inc. (BCE) currently yields 5.89% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has BCE Inc. ever cut its dividend?

Yes. The available dividend history from 2010 to 2024 contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, and BCE currently holds zero consecutive years of dividend increases, confirming the payout has not grown without interruption.

How fast has BCE Inc. grown its dividend?

BCE Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% per year from 2010 to 2024. Per-share payments rose from $1.74 to $2.8955 over that 14-year window.

Is BCE Inc. a good dividend stock for income investors?

BCE Inc. carries a 5.66% yield, classified as high (above 4%), and a conservative 27.7% payout ratio, which together describe a stock oriented toward current income. The trade-off is slow dividend growth and a history that includes at least one meaningful cut.

Latest BCE News

• 1 Canadian Dividend Stock Down 22% I’d Buy Right Now - theglobeandmail.com — theglobeandmail.com
• BCE Stock After the Dividend Cut: Is the 6.04% Yield Finally on Solid Ground, or Is Debt Still the Elephant in the Room? - kalkine.ca — kalkine.ca
• Is BCE Still a Buy? Here’s My Verdict - The Motley Fool Canada — The Motley Fool Canada

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