BCE Inc.

BCE · Communication Services

About BCE Inc. (BCE)

BCE Inc. is a Telecom Services company operating in the Communication Services sector.

BCE trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services

Key Statistics

Current Price
C$28.49
Market Cap
C$26.57B
52-Week High
C$36.25
52-Week Low
C$26.66
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services

C$1,000 Invested in BCE Inc. (BCE)

1 Year
C$936
+-6%
3 Years
C$688
+-31%
5 Years
C$626
+-37%
10 Years
C$856
+-14%
Since IPO
C$18,953
+1795%

How much would C$1,000 invested in BCE be worth today?

What would C$1,000 invested in BCE 1 year ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in BCE Inc. (BCE) in 2025 would be worth C$936 as of November 2026, representing a -6.3% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in BCE 3 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in BCE Inc. (BCE) in 2023 would be worth C$688 as of November 2026, representing a -31.2% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in BCE 5 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in BCE Inc. (BCE) in 2021 would be worth C$626 as of November 2026, representing a -37.4% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in BCE 10 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in BCE Inc. (BCE) in 2016 would be worth C$856 as of November 2026, representing a -14.4% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in BCE at IPO be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in BCE Inc. (BCE) at IPO would be worth C$18,953 as of November 2026, representing a +1795.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.98%
Positive Months
210
58% of 365
Negative Months
153
42% of 365
Data Period
30+ years
365 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 1999 (+32.9%)
Best month on avg: December (+2.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-28.8%)
Worst month on avg: February (-0.6%)

Over the past 30+ years (365 months), BCE Inc. (BCE) has averaged a monthly return of +0.98% with a median return of +1.06%. The stock had 210 positive months (58%) and 153 negative months (42%). The best month in BCE's history was December 1999 with a +32.9% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -28.8%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.2%), and February the weakest (-0.6%).

BCE's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +93.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -35.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 30 years of trading history, BCE Inc. (BCE) has delivered an average annual return of +12.71% with a median return of +7.47%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.52%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (70%) and losses in 9 years (30%).

BCE's best year was 1999 with a +130.73% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -34.98%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. BCE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+12.71%
Best Year
1999 (+130.73%)
Worst Year
2008 (-34.98%)
Positive Years
21/30
Year Return Start End
2026 -9.53% C$31.49 C$28.49
2025 +5.35% C$29.89 C$31.49
2024 -30.02% C$42.71 C$29.89
2023 -6.21% C$45.54 C$42.71
2022 -4.33% C$47.60 C$45.54
2021 +27.90% C$37.22 C$47.60
2020 -3.92% C$38.74 C$37.22
2019 +17.39% C$33.00 C$38.74
2018 -5.65% C$34.98 C$33.00
2017 +9.18% C$32.03 C$34.98
2016 +13.66% C$28.18 C$32.03
2015 +5.28% C$26.77 C$28.18
2014 +21.76% C$21.99 C$26.77
2013 +13.57% C$19.36 C$21.99
2012 +5.77% C$18.30 C$19.36
2011 +26.82% C$14.43 C$18.30
2010 +28.68% C$11.22 C$14.43
2009 +22.58% C$9.15 C$11.22
2008 -34.98% C$14.07 C$9.15
2007 +31.36% C$10.71 C$14.07
2006 +17.88% C$9.09 C$10.71
2005 +0.79% C$9.02 C$9.09
2004 +4.44% C$8.63 C$9.02
2003 +5.65% C$8.17 C$8.63
2002 -17.56% C$9.91 C$8.17
2001 -14.83% C$11.64 C$9.91
2000 +42.94% C$8.14 C$11.64
1999 +130.73% C$3.53 C$8.14
1998 +24.40% C$2.84 C$3.53
1997 +52.22% C$1.86 C$2.84

Frequently Asked Questions: BCE

What sector is BCE in? ▼

BCE operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Telecom Services industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.

How has BCE performed historically? ▼

Over 30 years of trading history, BCE has posted gains in 21 years (70% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +130.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in BCE? ▼

You can invest in BCE through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BCE.

Last updated: 11/1/2026