$BCE

Canadian Analyst Updates: Sept 15th, 2026

Canadian analysts updated ratings and price targets for various companies. Enbridge (ENB) and TC Energy (TRP) received upgrades, while Evertz Technologies (ET) saw multiple target reductions. Notable changes include BCE (BCE) upgraded to BUY, Canfor (CFP) raised to STRONG BUY, and West Fraser (WFG) target increased. Several new coverages were initiated, including for Calian Group (CGY) and Skeena Resources (SKE).

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Published Sep 16, 2026, 9:06 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BCEBullishLow
01

Why it matters

The aggregate of rating upgrades, downgrades, and target revisions provides a snapshot of analyst sentiment, potentially influencing short-term price movements for the listed firms.

02

Market read

While not a single catalyst, the collective rating changes can shift sector sentiment and affect trading decisions for the listed Canadian stocks.

03

What to watch

Underlying commodity price trends and macroeconomic conditions driving sector-wide rating adjustments.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

A weekly analyst rating roundup for Canadian listed companies, covering price target changes and rating actions across multiple sectors.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BCEBullishMedium confidence
Context

TD Securities upgraded BCE to BUY, raising target to $40; other banks kept OUTPERFORM with similar targets.

Expected impact

Potential upside

Evidence & confidence

Upgrade and higher target may attract buyers.

$BYDBearishMedium confidence
Context

RBC Capital lowered Boyd Group Services target to $224 from $236, rating unchanged.

Expected impact

Modest decline

Evidence & confidence

Target cut signals weaker outlook.

$BNNeutralLow confidence
Context

TD Securities maintained BUY on Brookfield Corp with $61 target.

Expected impact

Stable price

Evidence & confidence

No change in rating or target.

$ENBBullishMedium confidence
Context

Multiple analysts upgraded ENB (Enbridge) to BUY or raised targets around $79‑$84.

Expected impact

Potential upside

Evidence & confidence

Consensus upgrades suggest stronger outlook.

$ERONeutralLow confidence
Context

TD Securities kept HOLD on Ero Copper with $45 target; Scotiabank kept OUTPERFORM with $55 target.

Expected impact

Stable

Evidence & confidence

Divergent ratings.

$ETBearishMedium confidence
Context

Four analysts lowered Evertz Technologies targets to $15‑$17, ratings ranging from OUTPERFORM to HOLD.

Expected impact

Potential decline

Evidence & confidence

Multiple downgrades signal concerns.

$HBMBullishLow confidence
Context

TD Securities kept BUY on Hudbay Minerals with $43 target.

Expected impact

Potential upside

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating supports price.

$MDABullishLow confidence
Context

National Bank initiated coverage on MDA‑Space with OUTPERFORM and $55 target.

Expected impact

Potential upside

Evidence & confidence

New buy rating.

Market effects

Broad analyst rating updates may slightly shift sentiment in Canadian industrials, energy and tech sectors.

Primarily affects Canadian equity market participants and US investors with exposure to listed Canadian stocks.

Limited global impact; serves as a regional sentiment gauge.

Counterpoint

Target cuts and downgrades could be overblown; some analysts maintain buy ratings despite lower targets.

Key entities

  • TD Securities

    Provided multiple upgrades and target revisions.

  • RBC Capital

    Issued several target cuts and new coverage initiations.

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