BCE stock faces a lower Scotiabank target ahead of Q3 results
Published on 10/30/2026 at 21:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst view and upcoming results
- Scotiabank retained its Outperform rating after reducing its 12-month target for BCE.
- BCE is scheduled to report third-quarter results before the market opens on November 5.
Scotiabank lowered its 12-month price target for BCE from C$40.00 to C$36.50 on October 20, while retaining an Outperform rating, according to MarketBeat.
Analyst target shifts
The revised target keeps Scotiabank on the positive side of the analyst debate despite the lower valuation marker. MarketBeat said BCE had a Moderate Buy consensus and an average target of C$37.12 in its October 20 report.
Next reporting date
BCE is expected to release third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5. The company's conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, MarketBeat reported in a preview published October 29.
What investors are watching
The results will provide the next update on BCE's wireless, wireline and media operations. Investors will be looking for the quarter's revenue and earnings alongside management's view of the company's full-year outlook.
BCE Inc. at a glance
- Company: BCE Inc.
- ISIN: CA05534B7604
- Ticker: BCE
- Scotiabank target: C$36.50, lowered from C$40.00
- Next results: November 5, 2026
Canadian shares remain linked to the broader S&P/TSX Composite market environment.
