Stocks in play: BCE Inc.
Reported results for the third quarter of 2019. BCE adjusted EBITDA up 5.6% on strong year-over-year growth at all Bell operating segments, driven by 1.8% higher revenue and IFRS 16 impact. Net earnings grew 6.3% to $922 million; net earnings attributable to common shareholders increased 6.5% to $867 million, or $0.96 per common share, up 6.7%; adjusted net earnings of $820 million generated adjusted EPS of $0.91, down 5.2%. BCE Inc. shares T.BCE are trading up $0.17 at $62.91.