BCE Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.315 | $31.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BCE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.26 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BCE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 953 | $19,429 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,762 | $97,143 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,524 | $194,286 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.18%. $10,000 in BCE would currently pay about $618 a year ($51 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BCE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.315 | +0.6% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.313 | -1.9% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.319 | +1.3% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.315 | +1.3% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.311 | -2.5% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.319 | -55.6% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.718 | +3.3% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.695 | -5.3% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.734 | +1.1% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.726 | -2.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.741 | +3.5% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.716 | +0.3% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.714 | -1.8% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.727 | +3.1% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.705 | +3.8% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.679 | -2.9% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.699 | -2.1% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.714 | -1.1% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.722 | +5.7% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.683 | -1.3% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.692 | -3.9% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.72 | +3.2% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $0.698 | +7.1% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.652 | +3.2% |
BCE dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BCE's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BCE scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About BCE Inc.
BCE Inc., a communications company, provides wireless, wireline, internet, streaming services, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. The company operates through three segments: Bell Communication and Technology Services Canada, Bell Communication and Technology Services United States, and Bell Media.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Telecom Services. First dividend on our records: Mar 9, 1988. 155 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BCE dividend FAQ
When is BCE's next ex-dividend date?
BCE's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.315 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does BCE pay dividends?
BCE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.315 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is BCE's dividend yield?
BCE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 6.19%, based on $1.262 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $20.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.26 per share, is 6.18%.
How much does BCE pay per share?
BCE pays about $0.315 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.26 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $126.00 a year.
Has BCE grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 14.5% a year (-38.2% over the last year). BCE did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of BCE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.18%, you would need about 953 shares of BCE (roughly $19,429 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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