BCE Inc Q3 2025 Earnings: EPS Beats, Revenue Slightly Misses

BCE Inc. reported strong third‑quarter results for 2025, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) hitting CAD 0.79—well ahead of the CAD 0.71 consensus, representing an approximately 11% upside. On the revenue front, the company generated CAD 6.05 billion, marking a 1.3% year‑over‑year increase but still falling short of the CAD 6.09 billion forecast. BCE’s adjusted EBITDA rose by 1.5% to about CAD 2.76 billion, with margins coming in at 45.7%. Strategic moves included the August 1 acquisition of Ziply Fiber, which contributed approximately CAD 160 million in revenue and CAD 71 million in adjusted EBITDA in its first reported quarter. The company reaffirmed its full‑year 2025 guidance: revenue growth of 0 %–2%, adjusted EBITDA growth of 0 %–2%, capital intensity around 15% and free‑cash‑flow growth of 6%–11%. Management highlighted improvements in post‑paid wireless churn, growth in content subscriptions, and expansion of fibre build‑out in both Canada and the U.S., while noting that the media segment faces tougher headwinds. #BCEEarnings #TelecomResults #FiberExpansion #StrategicAcquisition #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM