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Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$30.77 +0.25 (+0.82%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

Sell
0
Hold
11
Buy
11

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for DVN.

Consensus Price Target

$50.05
62.66% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Devon Energy, the average price target is $50.05. 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 62.66% from the current price of $30.77.
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DVN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$50.05$51.85$57.00$57.24
Forecasted Upside62.66% Upside33.72% Upside39.74% Upside24.94% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

DVN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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DVN Price Targets by Month

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Devon Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDevon EnergyOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.63
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside62.66% Upside1,671.89% Upside14.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/17/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$57.00 ➝ $53.00+66.04%
12/17/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$49.00 ➝ $43.00+33.91%
12/16/2024Mizuho
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $47.00+38.72%
12/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$43.00+18.49%
11/26/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $48.00+27.46%
11/7/2024Truist Financial
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N. Dingmann
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$49.00 ➝ $43.00+7.47%
11/5/2024Raymond James
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 Lower Target$58.00 ➝ $51.00+29.74%
11/5/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$54.00 ➝ $46.00+17.02%
10/18/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$63.00 ➝ $62.00+52.82%
10/15/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingHold
10/10/2024Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$60.00 ➝ $48.00+12.12%
10/4/2024BMO Capital Markets
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P. Jungwirth
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $48.00+13.29%
10/3/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$55.00 ➝ $46.00+11.84%
10/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold$45.00+11.11%
9/30/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$55.00 ➝ $50.00+27.88%
9/18/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$53.00 ➝ $47.00+17.15%
9/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$55.00 ➝ $51.00+29.15%
9/3/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$57.00 ➝ $57.00+31.61%
7/18/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
7/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$48.00 ➝ $43.00-11.58%
6/14/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$64.00+41.62%
4/23/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$65.00 ➝ $66.00+25.48%
11/9/2023Pickering Energy Partners
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
6/13/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ 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 Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Devon Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Devon Energy
Bull Case

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

  • Devon Energy Co. recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.10, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.09, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has a market capitalization of approximately $23.84 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the energy sector.
  • Devon Energy Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22, which translates to an annualized dividend yield of 2.60%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Recent institutional investments, such as Petrus Trust Company LTA increasing its holdings by 394.7%, suggest growing confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The current stock price of Devon Energy Co. is $36.29, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy market.

Devon Energy
Bear Case

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

  • Analysts have recently downgraded price targets for Devon Energy Co., with firms like UBS Group lowering their target from $53.00 to $47.00, indicating potential concerns about future performance.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.99, suggesting that it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
  • Devon Energy Co. has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.97, which, while low, may indicate that the stock is undervalued or that investors have concerns about future earnings growth.
  • Despite a strong quarterly performance, the company’s revenue growth of 4.9% year-over-year may not be sufficient to meet the expectations of growth-oriented investors.
  • Hedge funds and institutional investors own 69.72% of the company's stock, which could lead to increased volatility if these large stakeholders decide to sell their positions.

DVN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Devon Energy is $50.05, with a high forecast of $66.00 and a low forecast of $43.00.

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Devon Energy in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DVN shares.

According to analysts, Devon Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 62.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Devon Energy's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Devon Energy less than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Devon Energy is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.63. Learn more on how DVN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DVN) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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