Canada's BCE Q3 revenue rises on AI solutions, media growth
BCE•BCE's third-quarter revenue rose 2.2% year over year to C$6.18 billion, while adjusted EPS fell 6.3% to C$0.74. The company maintained its 2026 revenue growth guidance and expects free cash flow to fall 28% to 34%.
1. Quarterly results
BCE reported third-quarter revenue of C$6.18 billion, up 2.2% year over year. Adjusted EPS fell 6.3% to C$0.74; adjusted net income was C$695 million and net income was C$701 million. Net earnings declined sharply because gains on investments from a prior asset sale were lower.
2. Revenue drivers and outlook
BCE cited demand for enterprise AI-powered solutions, including Ateko and Bell Cyber, as a key driver of business markets revenue growth. Bell Media revenue grew with strong FIFA World Cup 2026 and Crave streaming performance, while Ziply Fiber contributed a full quarter of U.S. service revenue. BCE maintained its 2026 revenue growth guidance of 1% to 5%, expects adjusted EBITDA growth of 0% to 4%, and forecasts free cash flow to fall 28% to 34%.
