What is the current annual payout ratio of BCE?

As of today, BCE annual payout ratio is 33.42%

What is 1-year change in BCE annual payout ratio?

BCE annual payout ratio is down -96.70% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in BCE annual payout ratio?

BCE annual payout ratio is down -71.64% over the past 3 years

How far is BCE annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

BCE annual payout ratio is currently -96.70% below its historical high of 1,013.33% set on December 31, 2024

How does BCE annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

BCE annual payout ratio is higher than 86.31% of companies in Communication Services sector

When is BCE next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for BCE has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of BCE?

As of today, BCE TTM payout ratio is 92.92%

What is BCE TTM payout ratio most recent change?

BCE TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on November 6, 2026

What is 1-year change in BCE TTM payout ratio?

BCE TTM payout ratio is up +119.36% year-over-year

How far is BCE TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

BCE TTM payout ratio is currently -97.76% below its historical high of 4,155.70% set on September 30, 2024

How does BCE TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

BCE TTM payout ratio is higher than 95.88% of companies in Communication Services sector

When is BCE next earnings release?

As of today, the next earnings release for BCE has not been scheduled

When is BCE next earnings release?

As of today, the next earnings release for BCE has not been scheduled

BCE Inc. (BCE) Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

33.42%979.91%-96.70%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, BCE annual payout ratio is 33.42%, down -96.70% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: BCE annual payout ratio is down -71.64% over the past 3 years, down -73.40% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: BCE annual payout ratio is currently -96.70% below its historical high of 1,013.33% set on December 31, 2024
3-Year Low Comparison: BCE annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
Sector Comparison: BCE annual payout ratio is higher than 86.31% of companies in Communication Services sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

BCE Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	33.42%	-96.7%	-71.6%	-73.4%	-48.7%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
TTM Payout Ratio	Nov 6, 26	92.92%	+119.4%	-40.6%	-18.8%	+25.7%
Price	Nov 6, 26	$21.62	-6.7%	-45.4%	-57.5%	-44.2%
Annual Dividend Yield	Nov 6, 26	7.62%	-39.2%	+7.2%	+55.5%	+69.3%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 25	$1.56B	-43.8%	-41.2%	-32.7%	+12.5%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$1.65	-43.2%	-41.4%	-33.9%	-5.4%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$2.35B	+26.0%	-5.1%	-8.9%	+77.2%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$17.51B	-1.7%	-5.7%	+2.6%	-0.2%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$4.86	+3624.4%	+112.3%	+157.6%	+82.6%

Payout Ratio Highs

BCE Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	1,013.33%	Dec 31, 24	-96.7%
5Y	1,013.33%	Dec 31, 24	-96.7%
All	1,013.33%	Dec 31, 24	-96.7%

Payout Ratio Lows

BCE Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	33.42%	Dec 31, 25	at low
5Y	33.42%	Dec 31, 25	at low
All	-353.31%	Dec 31, 93	+109.5%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	33.42%	-96.7%
2024	1,013.33%	+542.9%
2023	157.63%	+33.8%
2022	117.84%	+4.6%
2021	112.62%	-10.4%
2020	125.64%	+36.6%
2019	92.00%	-3.3%
2018	95.12%	+9.9%
2017	86.52%	+9.9%
2016	78.75%	-7.3%
2015	84.95%	+13.9%
2014	74.58%	-7.3%
2013	80.49%	+35.3%
2012	59.48%	-6.5%
2011	63.64%	-2.3%
2010	65.11%	+3.6%
2009	62.82%	+18.5%
2008	53.00%	+77.2%
2007	29.91%	-49.9%
2006	59.75%	-5.1%
2005	62.95%	-14.5%
2004	73.60%	+37.0%
2003	53.72%	+32.3%

Year	Value	Change
2002	40.61%	-3.7%
2001	42.15%	-41.7%
2000	72.27%	+307.4%
1999	17.74%	-17.7%
1998	21.56%	-51.9%
1997	44.80%	-20.7%
1996	56.48%	-29.1%
1995	79.64%	+31.5%
1994	60.58%	+117.1%
1993	-353.31%	-813.3%
1992	49.53%	-19.2%
1991	61.28%	+7.3%
1990	57.09%	-6.7%
1989	61.19%	-7.9%
1988	66.42%	+40.4%
1987	47.31%	-7.5%
1986	51.17%	+11.2%
1985	46.02%	-4.0%
1984	47.93%	-13.1%
1983	55.17%	-10.6%
1982	61.70%	+4.9%
1981	58.79%	-32.3%
1980	86.85%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of BCE?: As of today, BCE annual payout ratio is 33.42%
What is 1-year change in BCE annual payout ratio?: BCE annual payout ratio is down -96.70% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in BCE annual payout ratio?: BCE annual payout ratio is down -71.64% over the past 3 years
How far is BCE annual payout ratio from its all-time high?: BCE annual payout ratio is currently -96.70% below its historical high of 1,013.33% set on December 31, 2024
How does BCE annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?: BCE annual payout ratio is higher than 86.31% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is BCE next annual earnings release?: As of today, the next annual earnings release for BCE has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

TTM Payout Ratio

92.92%0.00%0.00%

November 6, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, BCE TTM payout ratio is 92.92%, unchanged on November 6, 2026
Historical Performance: BCE TTM payout ratio is up +119.36% year-over-year, down -40.58% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: BCE TTM payout ratio is currently -97.76% below its historical high of 4,155.70% set on September 30, 2024
3-Year Low Comparison: BCE TTM payout ratio is +255.61% above its 3-year low of 26.13% reached on March 31, 2026
Sector Comparison: BCE TTM payout ratio is higher than 95.88% of companies in Communication Services sector

Performance

BCE Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Nov 6, 26	92.92%	+254.8%	+119.4%	-40.6%	-18.8%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	33.42%	–	-96.7%	-71.6%	-73.4%
Price	Nov 6, 26	$21.62	-5.0%	-6.7%	-45.4%	-57.5%
TTM Dividend Yield	Nov 6, 26	5.89%	+5.0%	-32.8%	-17.4%	+8.5%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
TTM Dividend	Nov 6, 26	$1.27	-0.3%	-37.3%	-54.9%	-53.9%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
TTM Revenue	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
TTM EPS	Sep 1, 26	$1.37	-71.9%	-71.4%	-24.1%	-43.2%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

BCE TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	93.17%	Sep 1, 26	-0.3%
3Y	4,155.70%	Sep 30, 24	-97.8%
5Y	4,155.70%	Sep 30, 24	-97.8%
All	4,155.70%	Sep 30, 24	-97.8%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

BCE TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	26.13%	Mar 31, 26	+255.6%
3Y	26.13%	Mar 31, 26	+255.6%
5Y	26.13%	Mar 31, 26	+255.6%
All	-535.66%	Jun 28, 02	+117.3%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Nov 2026	92.92%	+254.8%
Jun 2026	26.19%	+0.2%
Mar 2026	26.13%	-22.5%
Dec 2025	33.70%	-20.4%
Sep 2025	42.36%	-94.9%
Jun 2025	834.41%	-19.7%
Mar 2025	1,039.31%	-55.6%
Dec 2024	2,338.60%	-43.7%
Sep 2024	4,155.70%	+2,177.5%
Jun 2024	182.47%	-10.2%
Mar 2024	203.23%	+19.8%
Dec 2023	169.64%	+8.5%
Sep 2023	156.38%	+4.8%
Jun 2023	149.19%	+13.4%
Mar 2023	131.54%	+7.4%
Dec 2022	122.43%	+5.0%
Sep 2022	116.60%	+2.8%
Jun 2022	113.40%	+4.0%
Mar 2022	109.01%	-6.9%
Dec 2021	117.13%	+2.4%
Sep 2021	114.42%	-1.5%
Jun 2021	116.14%	-14.9%
Mar 2021	136.52%	+4.0%
Dec 2020	131.30%	+1.4%
Sep 2020	129.50%	+9.6%
Jun 2020	118.16%	+22.7%
Mar 2020	96.33%	+2.6%
Dec 2019	93.92%	-0.5%
Sep 2019	94.35%	+32.4%
Jun 2019	71.28%	+0.1%
Mar 2019	71.23%	-0.9%
Dec 2018	71.88%	+2.9%
Sep 2018	69.85%	-25.1%
Jun 2018	93.25%	+2.5%
Mar 2018	90.98%	+1.0%
Dec 2017	90.10%	+1.8%
Sep 2017	88.47%	+1.3%
Jun 2017	87.35%	+3.0%
Mar 2017	84.82%	+2.8%
Dec 2016	82.49%	-3.4%
Sep 2016	85.41%	+1.6%
Jun 2016	84.07%	+1.8%
Mar 2016	82.59%	-3.4%
Dec 2015	85.52%	+2.8%
Sep 2015	83.20%	-1.6%
Jun 2015	84.52%	-2.6%
Mar 2015	86.75%	+6.0%
Dec 2014	81.84%	+0.5%
Sep 2014	81.41%	-10.6%
Jun 2014	91.05%	+0.2%
Mar 2014	90.87%	-0.2%
Dec 2013	91.01%	+11.3%
Sep 2013	81.76%	+10.6%
Jun 2013	73.92%	+10.7%
Mar 2013	66.80%	+1.4%
Dec 2012	65.89%	-5.9%
Sep 2012	70.02%	+6.0%
Jun 2012	66.03%	-6.4%
Mar 2012	70.56%	+0.0%
Dec 2011	70.55%	-4.5%
Sep 2011	73.90%	-5.9%
Jun 2011	78.52%	+5.6%
Mar 2011	74.37%	+13.3%
Dec 2010	65.62%	+5.1%
Sep 2010	62.45%	+7.3%
Jun 2010	58.22%	-10.2%
Mar 2010	64.85%	-14.2%
Dec 2009	75.58%	-21.5%
Sep 2009	96.33%	+3.2%
Jun 2009	93.31%	+70.4%
Mar 2009	54.75%	-15.6%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2008	64.85%	+260.9%
Sep 2008	17.97%	-29.4%
Jun 2008	25.45%	-21.7%
Mar 2008	32.52%	+9.2%
Dec 2007	29.77%	-45.9%
Sep 2007	54.98%	-1.6%
Jun 2007	55.87%	-1.6%
Mar 2007	56.76%	-3.7%
Dec 2006	58.96%	-16.8%
Sep 2006	70.83%	+5.7%
Jun 2006	67.01%	+6.5%
Mar 2006	62.90%	+3.8%
Dec 2005	60.62%	+0.1%
Sep 2005	60.58%	-15.8%
Jun 2005	71.92%	+0.5%
Mar 2005	71.56%	+2.5%
Dec 2004	69.81%	+6.3%
Sep 2004	65.66%	+24.2%
Jun 2004	52.86%	-5.6%
Mar 2004	56.02%	-1.0%
Dec 2003	56.58%	+72.0%
Sep 2003	32.89%	-0.2%
Jun 2003	32.97%	-12.8%
Mar 2003	37.81%	-3.6%
Dec 2002	39.24%	-79.5%
Dec 2001	191.27%	+104.0%
Dec 2000	93.75%	+124.6%
Jun 2000	41.74%	+306.4%
Mar 2000	10.27%	-4.2%
Dec 1999	10.72%	-21.3%
Sep 1999	13.62%	+234.6%
Jun 1999	4.07%	-17.8%
Mar 1999	4.95%	+1.9%
Dec 1998	4.86%	-71.9%
Sep 1998	17.30%	+253.9%
Jun 1998	-11.24%	+1.1%
Mar 1998	-11.36%	+11.9%
Dec 1997	-12.89%	-186.6%
Sep 1997	14.89%	-15.2%
Jun 1997	17.55%	-5.5%
Mar 1997	18.57%	-0.4%
Dec 1996	18.65%	-12.9%
Sep 1996	21.40%	-5.8%
Jun 1996	22.72%	-7.5%
Mar 1996	24.57%	-11.9%
Dec 1995	27.90%	+2.7%
Sep 1995	27.17%	+28.2%
Jun 1995	21.19%	+7.7%
Mar 1995	19.68%	+10.4%
Dec 1994	17.82%	-75.8%
Sep 1994	73.71%	-88.1%
Jun 1994	621.60%	+2,456.3%
Mar 1994	-26.38%	-1.0%
Dec 1993	-26.13%	-140.7%
Sep 1993	64.25%	+64.0%
Jun 1993	39.18%	+154.4%
Mar 1993	15.40%	+6.6%
Dec 1992	14.44%	-11.6%
Sep 1992	16.34%	+3.9%
Jun 1992	15.73%	+5.9%
Mar 1992	14.85%	0.0%
Dec 1991	14.85%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1990	0.00%	-100.0%
Dec 1989	43.36%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of BCE?: As of today, BCE TTM payout ratio is 92.92%
What is BCE TTM payout ratio most recent change?: BCE TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on November 6, 2026
What is 1-year change in BCE TTM payout ratio?: BCE TTM payout ratio is up +119.36% year-over-year
How far is BCE TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?: BCE TTM payout ratio is currently -97.76% below its historical high of 4,155.70% set on September 30, 2024
How does BCE TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?: BCE TTM payout ratio is higher than 95.88% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is BCE next earnings release?: As of today, the next earnings release for BCE has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Quarterly Payout Ratio

N/A

September 1, 2026

Performance

BCE Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	33.42%	–	-96.7%	-71.6%	-73.4%
TTM Payout Ratio	Nov 6, 26	92.92%	+254.8%	+119.4%	-40.6%	-18.8%
Price	Nov 6, 26	$21.62	-5.0%	-6.7%	-45.4%	-57.5%
TTM Dividend Yield	Nov 6, 26	5.89%	+5.0%	-32.8%	-17.4%	+8.5%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
TTM Dividend	Nov 6, 26	$1.27	-0.3%	-37.3%	-54.9%	-53.9%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 1, 26	-	–	–	–	–
Quarterly EPS	Sep 1, 26	$0.00	-100.0%	-100.0%	-100.0%	-100.0%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

BCE Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	69.94%	Jun 30, 26	N/A
3Y	213.33%	Dec 31, 23	N/A
5Y	233.75%	Jun 30, 23	N/A
All	493.02%	Jun 30, 00	N/A

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

BCE Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	9.73%	N/A	N/A
3Y	-80.02%	Sep 30, 24	N/A
5Y	-80.02%	Sep 30, 24	N/A
All	-275.41%	Mar 31, 99	N/A

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2026	69.94%	+5.1%
Mar 2026	66.57%	-2.7%
Dec 2025	68.42%	+603.2%
Sep 2025	9.73%	-90.6%
Jun 2025	103.78%	+10.6%
Mar 2025	93.85%	-46.8%
Dec 2024	176.50%	+320.6%
Sep 2024	-80.02%	-150.6%
Jun 2024	158.11%	-22.2%
Mar 2024	203.28%	-4.7%
Dec 2023	213.33%	+64.3%
Sep 2023	129.84%	-44.5%
Jun 2023	233.75%	+106.0%
Mar 2023	113.45%	-27.0%
Dec 2022	155.38%	+38.3%
Sep 2022	112.32%	-15.9%
Jun 2022	133.49%	+50.6%
Mar 2022	88.65%	-29.5%
Dec 2021	125.68%	+24.0%
Sep 2021	101.35%	-9.5%
Jun 2021	111.99%	-1.9%
Mar 2021	114.12%	+4.9%
Dec 2020	108.74%	+1.7%
Sep 2020	106.95%	-60.5%
Jun 2020	271.03%	+162.4%
Mar 2020	103.30%	-1.6%
Dec 2019	105.01%	+23.2%
Sep 2019	85.21%	-7.3%
Jun 2019	91.91%	+3.3%
Mar 2019	89.00%	-21.0%
Dec 2018	112.62%	+36.9%
Sep 2018	82.24%	-12.9%
Jun 2018	94.44%	-1.4%
Mar 2018	95.77%	+2.3%
Dec 2017	93.65%	+5.7%
Sep 2017	88.60%	+11.6%
Jun 2017	79.36%	-14.3%
Mar 2017	92.59%	+5.4%
Dec 2016	87.84%	+11.9%
Sep 2016	78.50%	+3.9%
Jun 2016	75.54%	+1.9%
Mar 2016	74.14%	-31.8%
Dec 2015	108.67%	+46.2%
Sep 2015	74.34%	+3.6%
Jun 2015	71.74%	-25.0%
Mar 2015	95.71%	+9.1%
Dec 2014	87.71%	+20.7%
Sep 2014	72.69%	+0.6%
Jun 2014	72.28%	+6.6%
Mar 2014	67.79%	-16.8%
Dec 2013	81.45%	-24.7%
Sep 2013	108.19%	+50.0%
Jun 2013	72.13%	+4.0%
Mar 2013	69.35%	+17.1%
Dec 2012	59.21%	-8.7%
Sep 2012	64.88%	+25.6%
Jun 2012	51.65%	-19.9%
Mar 2012	64.50%	-14.8%
Dec 2011	75.74%	+28.7%
Sep 2011	58.83%	+0.7%
Jun 2011	58.42%	-8.6%
Mar 2011	63.92%	-45.2%
Dec 2010	116.73%	+62.6%
Sep 2010	71.81%	+24.3%

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2010	57.76%	+25.4%
Mar 2010	46.05%	-37.5%
Dec 2009	73.68%	+54.2%
Sep 2009	47.77%	-33.9%
Jun 2009	72.25%	+10.6%
Mar 2009	65.31%	+91.7%
Dec 2008	34.07%	+317.5%
Sep 2008	8.16%	-87.5%
Jun 2008	65.13%	-28.3%
Mar 2008	90.88%	+579.7%
Dec 2007	13.37%	-78.4%
Sep 2007	61.93%	+24.6%
Jun 2007	49.69%	+5.3%
Mar 2007	47.18%	+41.0%
Dec 2006	33.45%	-61.2%
Sep 2006	86.30%	+37.0%
Jun 2006	63.01%	-10.3%
Mar 2006	70.26%	-1.4%
Dec 2005	71.28%	+1.0%
Sep 2005	70.54%	+42.8%
Jun 2005	49.40%	-10.5%
Mar 2005	55.17%	-39.3%
Dec 2004	90.95%	-57.6%
Sep 2004	214.51%	+332.5%
Jun 2004	49.60%	-11.6%
Mar 2004	56.10%	+0.6%
Dec 2003	55.75%	+7.6%
Sep 2003	51.80%	+5.7%
Jun 2003	48.99%	-4.8%
Mar 2003	51.44%	-89.6%
Jun 2000	493.02%	+8,400.3%
Mar 2000	5.80%	-85.9%
Dec 1999	41.18%	-80.6%
Sep 1999	211.86%	+3,636.5%
Jun 1999	5.67%	+102.1%
Mar 1999	-275.41%	-432.7%
Dec 1998	82.78%	+1,222.4%
Sep 1998	6.26%	-93.1%
Jun 1998	90.60%	-38.1%
Mar 1998	146.38%	+1,356.5%
Dec 1997	-11.65%	-118.5%
Sep 1997	63.12%	-32.9%
Jun 1997	94.07%	-10.7%
Mar 1997	105.36%	+60.7%
Dec 1996	65.58%	-40.7%
Sep 1996	110.54%	-10.5%
Jun 1996	123.49%	+10.9%
Mar 1996	111.40%	+16.1%
Dec 1995	95.94%	-36.6%
Sep 1995	151.44%	-20.2%
Jun 1995	189.84%	-1.2%
Mar 1995	192.24%	+122.8%
Dec 1994	86.28%	+19.0%
Sep 1994	72.53%	-37.7%
Jun 1994	116.47%	+9.1%
Mar 1994	106.78%	+290.6%
Dec 1993	-56.01%	-133.9%
Sep 1993	165.26%	+428.0%
Jun 1993	-50.38%	-142.0%
Mar 1993	119.91%	+132.8%
Dec 1992	51.50%	-37.1%
Sep 1992	81.84%	-22.0%
Jun 1992	104.86%	+17.5%
Mar 1992	89.27%	-

FAQ

When is BCE next earnings release?: As of today, the next earnings release for BCE has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

BCE Official Website www.bce.ca
BCE Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/BCE
BCE Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/bce