When does BCE report earnings and how could it move BCE-PY.TO stock?

BCE reports Q4 results on 05 Feb 2026. The report could shift BCE-PY.TO stock on EPS versus C$3.24 TTM, free cash flow trends, and guidance for capex or dividend policy. Market reaction will hinge on outlook and Bell Media performance.

What key metrics should income investors track for BCE-PY.TO stock?

Income investors should track dividend per share **C$2.31**, payout ratio **42.41%**, free cash flow per share **C$4.21**, and net debt to EBITDA **2.75** to judge dividend sustainability in BCE-PY.TO stock.

How does debt affect BCE-PY.TO stock outlook after the earnings report?

Higher leverage (debt/equity **1.82**) raises sensitivity to cash flow weakness and rate moves. If guidance signals weaker FCF, BCE-PY.TO stock could see downside; clearer deleveraging plans would be supportive.

What price targets should investors consider for BCE-PY.TO stock?

Analyst-style targets: conservative **C$18.00**, base **C$22.50**, and optimistic **C$26.00**. Those reflect value multiples, dividend yield and varying free cash flow outcomes for BCE-PY.TO stock.

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Q4 earnings week: BCE Inc. (BCE-PY.TO, TSX) 02 Feb 2026: dividend, debt focus

ByDanny Kontos February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

We start with the hard fact: BCE-PY.TO stock closed at C$20.84 on 02 Feb 2026 as the company heads into its Q4 earnings announcement scheduled for 05 Feb 2026. Traders and income investors are watching Bell’s dividend yield of 6.54% and leverage metrics after a year of mixed cash flow growth. This earnings spotlight examines how payout sustainability, EPS of 3.24 and a low PE of 6.43 could shape price action when markets open after the announcement.