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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum BCE Inc T.BCE

Alternate Symbol(s):  BCE | T.BCE.PR.A | BCPPF | T.BCE.PR.B | T.BCE.PR.C | BCEPF | T.BCE.PR.D | T.BCE.PR.E | BCAEF | T.BCE.PR.F | T.BCE.PR.G | BECEF | T.BCE.PR.H | T.BCE.PR.I | T.BCE.PR.J | T.BCE.PR.K | BCEXF | T.BCE.PR.M | T.BCE.PR.N | T.BCE.PR.Q | T.BCE.PR.R | BCEIF | T.BCE.PR.S | T.BCE.PR.T | T.BCE.PR.Y | BCEFF | T.BCE.PR.Z | T.BCE.PR.L

BCE Inc. is a Canada-based communications company. The Company provides wireless and fiber networks. The Company operates through one segment: Bell Communication and Technology Services (Bell CTS). Bell CTS segment provides a range of communication products and services to consumers, businesses and government customers across Canada. Its wireless products and services include mobile data and... see more

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BCE Inc > Which dividend is preferred?
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Post by Newinvestor4562 on Sep 15, 2024 12:20pm

Which dividend is preferred?

Would most people on this board prefer to hold BCE or Enbridge for the purposes of a dividend? I am trying to figure out which company (if any) would be considered better for the long-term (10 years +) in terms of dividend realiability and the potential increase of dividends over the long run.

Thanks again for any input!
Comment by smush74 on Sep 15, 2024 2:23pm
both companies dividend payouts are over 100%, my opinion only here but Bell and basically the telecom sector won't see high growth as the Canadian market is pretty mature. Lower rates will help Bell and its debt obligations. ENB will also benefit from lower rates, even though building new pipelines in Canada is almost impossible they have diversified into other sectors ( wind, storage both ...more  
Comment by Newinvestor4562 on Sep 15, 2024 2:48pm
Thanks smush74 for your take!
Comment by CHECKMATE77 on Sep 16, 2024 12:36am
Don't calculate payout ratio via earnings on enb . Calculations for pipes and most utilities is on cash flow. 
Comment by Newinvestor4562 on Sep 16, 2024 6:10pm
Thanks CHECKMATE77
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