The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Aug. 8, edition that Desjardins Securities analyst Jerome Dubreuil continues to rank BCE "buy." The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Dubreuil gave his share target a 50-cent boost to $40.50. Analysts on average target the shares at $33.95. Mr. Dubreuil says in a note: "With BCE shares closing up 2 per cent, we are encouraged that the market looked past the 2025 downward FCF guidance and is starting to better appreciate the medium-term outlook. We expect more investors will soon run the math on Ziply, which could drive attention toward the under-owned BCE. While EBITDA growth in Canada is slightly trailing the previous mid-point of guidance, we believe the improving wireless trends and the Ziply opportunity are not well-reflected in the stock." The Globe reported on Aug. 6 that Mr. Dubreuil had upgraded his recommendation for BCE to "buy" from "hold." The shares could then be had for $32.