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BCE Inc. Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis
Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
What the Q2 FY26 call signalled
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The short version
- AI-powered solutions (Ateko, Bell Cyber) are collectively growing north of 30% year-over-year. - BCE expects strong growth in AI-powered solutions, targeting $2 billion in AI-powered revenue by 2028, driven by AI Fabric data centers and businesses like Ateko and Bell Cyber. - Ziply Fiber's revenue and EBITDA are projected to grow significantly by 2027-2028, focusing on footprint expansion and penetration gains, with Q1 2026 showing $234M revenue and $102M EBITDA. - Short-term growth percentages are moderate, but the company emphasizes total dollar EBITDA and revenue growth by 2027-2028. - Adjusted EPS in Q1 2026 declined by $0.06 due to higher depreciation and interest costs but is consistent with 2026 guidance. - Capital allocation prioritizes high-return growth areas such as AI Fabric and U.S.
From BCE Inc.'s Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 29 May 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- AI-powered solutions (Ateko, Bell Cyber) are collectively growing north of 30% year-over-year.
- AI Fabric contracts are expected to provide increasing free cash flow and EBITDA over time, with the majority of future contracts structured as operating leases.
- Ziply Fiber's revenue and EBITDA are expected to grow significantly by 2027-2028, driven by continued footprint expansion and subscriber growth.
- Bell Business Markets revenue grew 9.7% in Q1, powered by 113% growth in AI-powered solutions.
- Residential fiber-to-the-home net adds remain strong, with Ziply Fiber targeting approximately 3 million fiber passings by 2028.
- Streaming bundles and digital video advertising in Bell Media show significant subscriber and revenue growth.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- Capital investment focus is shifting toward high-return growth segments like AI Fabric and U.S. Fiber platform while maintaining discipline on legacy telecom segments.
- Canadian Telecom CapEx has decreased by over $2 billion from $5.1B in 2022 to below $3B in 2026.
- Wireless capital intensity remains at an industry low of 7%.
- AI Fabric investments are significant and accretive, with ongoing build-out of data centers across Canada.
- Ziply Fiber in the U.S. is expanding, with Q1 2026 marking the first capital deployment by Network FiberCo, expected to ramp further in 2027 and 2028.
- Saskatchewan AI data center under construction with heavy equipment onsite, major permits expected by July; first phase targeted for H1 2027.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- The company has strong confidence in monetizing approximately 800 megawatts (MW) of power for its AI Fabric business.
- 40% of the initially targeted 73 MW capacity for AI Fabric has already been fully contracted, just one quarter into a 3-year plan.
- Discussions with significant potential customers are progressing well, indicating a very high degree of confidence in achieving targets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were BCE Inc. Q2 FY26 results?
- AI-powered solutions (Ateko, Bell Cyber) are collectively growing north of 30% year-over-year. - BCE expects strong growth in AI-powered solutions, targeting $2 billion in AI-powered revenue by 2028, driven by AI Fabric data centers and businesses like Ateko and Bell Cyber. - Ziply Fiber's revenue and EBITDA are projected to grow significantly by 2027-2028, focusing on footprint expansion and penetration gains, with Q1 2026 showing $234M revenue and $102M EBITDA. - Short-term growth percentages are moderate, but the company emphasizes total dollar EBITDA and revenue growth by 2027-2028. - Adjusted EPS in Q1 2026 declined by $0.06 due to higher depreciation and interest costs but is consistent with 2026 guidance. - Capital allocation prioritizes high-return growth areas such as AI Fabric and U.S.
What is BCE Inc. share price analysis?
BCE Inc. currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 5.1 with a market cap of $23,229. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is BCE Inc. planning capital expenditure?
- Capital investment focus is shifting toward high-return growth segments like AI Fabric and U.S.
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