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Canaccord upgrades BCE stock on AI data center growth outlook

Canaccord upgraded BCE to Buy with a C$32.00 price target, citing AI data center growth and undervaluation. BCE trades near 52-week lows at $18.86, with a 6.67% dividend yield. The firm expects C$800M EBITDA by 2028 from data center expansion. BCE reported Q2 2026 earnings beating estimates, with revenue at $6.18B and adjusted EBITDA up 1%. BofA also upgraded BCE to Buy with a $38.00 target.

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Published Oct 13, 2026, 8:36 AM UTC
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BCEBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Analyst upgrades reflect confidence in growth, likely prompting short‑term buying.

02

Market read

The dual upgrades and earnings beat provide fresh catalyst for BCE stock.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory changes in Canadian telecoms and macro‑economic headwinds could temper upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today pre‑market

Background

BCE reported Q2 2026 earnings that slightly beat expectations and announced AI data center capacity expansion.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BCEBullishHigh confidence
Context

Canaccord and BofA upgraded BCE to Buy with new price targets, citing AI data center growth and Q2 earnings beat.

Expected impact

likely upward as market prices in the upgrade and higher EBITDA outlook

Evidence & confidence

Analyst upgrades with specific price targets and improved EBITDA guidance typically drive buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Positive outlook for Canadian telecoms and AI‑focused data center providers.

Regional

May boost broader Canadian equity sentiment.

Global

Limited to telecom and AI infrastructure sectors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may remain cautious due to satellite competition and high dividend yield.

Key entities

  • Analyst
    Canaccord Genuity

    Upgraded BCE to Buy with C$32 price target.

  • Analyst
    BofA Securities

    Upgraded BCE to Buy with $38 price target.

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