Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$38.51 -0.04 (-0.11%)

As of 10:24 AM Eastern

Devon Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 23 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
14

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Devon Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for DVN.

Consensus Price Target

$48.83
26.80% Upside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Devon Energy, the average price target is $48.83. The highest price target for DVN is $66.00, while the lowest price target for DVN is $43.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.80% from the current price of $38.51.

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DVN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$48.83	$49.27	$51.85	$56.65
Forecasted Upside	26.80% Upside	35.15% Upside	31.43% Upside	28.86% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

DVN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DVN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Devon Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Devon Energy	Oils/Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.61	2.62	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	26.51% Upside	2,193.26% Upside	12.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DVN News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/20/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars	Biju Perincheril Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$50.00 ➝ $52.00	+34.83%
2/20/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	N. Dingmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$42.00 ➝ $44.00	+15.05%
2/20/2025	Benchmark 2 of 5 stars	S. Chandra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$44.00 ➝ $44.00	+17.08%
2/20/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Betty Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$43.00 ➝ $44.00	+17.08%
2/18/2025	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold	$46.00 ➝ $45.00	+27.64%
1/29/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Lear Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$53.00 ➝ $54.00	+56.29%
1/23/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Freeman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$53.00 ➝ $54.00	+47.20%
1/15/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bob Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$45.00 ➝ $45.00	+20.90%
1/10/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Hanold Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$50.00 ➝ $50.00	+39.04%
1/3/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$45.00	+34.73%
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12/17/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$49.00 ➝ $43.00	+33.91%
12/16/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$51.00 ➝ $47.00	+38.72%
12/5/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$43.00	+18.49%
11/26/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$55.00 ➝ $48.00	+27.46%
11/5/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$54.00 ➝ $46.00	+17.02%
10/10/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$60.00 ➝ $48.00	+12.12%
10/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Jungwirth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$52.00 ➝ $48.00	+13.29%
10/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$45.00	+11.11%
9/30/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$55.00 ➝ $50.00	+27.88%
9/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$53.00 ➝ $47.00	+17.15%
9/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$55.00 ➝ $51.00	+29.15%
6/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$64.00	+41.62%
4/23/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $66.00	+25.48%
11/9/2023	Pickering Energy Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform
6/13/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$63.00 ➝ $58.00	+17.39%

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Should I Buy Devon Energy Stock? DVN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Devon Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Devon Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Devon Energy Co.:

Devon Energy Co. reported strong earnings of $1.16 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.00, indicating robust financial performance and effective management.
The company generated revenue of $4.40 billion, surpassing expectations of $4.25 billion, showcasing its ability to outperform market forecasts.
With a return on equity of 23.17%, Devon Energy Co. demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors looking for strong returns.
The current stock price is $38.60, reflecting a solid market position and potential for growth, especially considering its twelve-month high of $55.09.
Institutional ownership stands at 69.72%, suggesting strong confidence from large investors, which can be a positive indicator for retail investors.

Devon Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Devon Energy Co. for these reasons:

The company has a beta of 1.98, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which may pose risks for conservative investors.
Devon Energy Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, which, while manageable, suggests that the company is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk.
The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.46, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued, but could also suggest market skepticism about future growth prospects.
Recent fluctuations in oil and gas prices can impact revenue and profitability, making the company susceptible to market volatility.
Despite recent strong performance, the energy sector can be unpredictable, and any downturn could adversely affect Devon Energy Co.'s financial health.

DVN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Devon Energy is $48.83, with a high forecast of $66.00 and a low forecast of $43.00.
: 23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Devon Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DVN shares.
: According to analysts, Devon Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 26.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Devon Energy's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Devon Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, Citigroup, Cowen, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Devon Energy less than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Devon Energy is 2.61 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.62. Learn more on how DVN compares to other companies.

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Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Forecast & Price Target