Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$20.71 +0.05 (+0.24%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:17 PM ET)

Cenovus 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

Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
9

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 9 have given a buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$31.20
50.65% Upside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$31.20. The highest price target for CVE is C$35.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is C$25.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 50.65% from the current price of C$20.71.

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CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current 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)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$31.20	C$31.90	C$33.54	C$32.77
Forecasted Upside	50.65% Upside	40.90% Upside	44.50% Upside	47.86% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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CVE 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.

CVE 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.

Cenovus Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cenovus Energy	Energy Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.81
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CVE 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
12/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy	C$33.00 ➝ C$32.00	+53.55%
12/19/2024	National Bankshares 1 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform	C$31.00 ➝ C$29.00	+39.96%
12/13/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target		C$28.00 ➝ C$25.00	+15.31%
12/13/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$32.00 ➝ C$33.00	+52.21%
12/13/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Hulshof Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	C$31.00 ➝ C$29.00	+33.76%
11/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	C$29.00 ➝ C$28.00	+26.75%
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7/23/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$31.50 ➝ C$33.00	+22.77%
7/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$35.00 ➝ C$34.00	+24.54%
4/22/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	C$31.00 ➝ C$35.00	+20.61%
1/11/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$35.00 ➝ C$34.00	+58.66%
10/20/2023	ATB Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$31.00 ➝ C$34.00	+19.93%
10/12/2023	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$31.00 ➝ C$37.00	+32.85%
10/11/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$30.00 ➝ C$31.00	+11.31%
5/15/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$30.00 ➝ C$29.00	+34.88%
4/6/2023	CSFB Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$33.00 ➝ C$31.00	+27.62%
2/17/2023	Veritas Investment Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy

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Should I Buy Cenovus Energy Stock? CVE 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 Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Cenovus Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cenovus Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cenovus Energy Inc.:

Cenovus Energy Inc. has received a consensus rating of "Buy" from ten research firms, indicating strong analyst confidence in the company's future performance.
The company recently reported a revenue of C$14.89 billion for the quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of C$13.44 billion, showcasing its strong financial performance.
As of the latest trading session, Cenovus Energy Inc. stock is priced at C$22.04, which is significantly lower than the average price target of C$31.90 set by analysts, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The firm has a solid return on equity of 16.69%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Cenovus Energy Inc. offers a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 3.27%, providing investors with a steady income stream.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cenovus Energy Inc. for these reasons:

Despite the positive ratings, some analysts have recently lowered their price targets, indicating potential concerns about future performance.
The company's stock has a high beta of 2.63, suggesting that it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to greater risk for investors.
Cenovus Energy Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 33.34, which may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
Recent price adjustments by firms like Royal Bank of Canada and BMO Capital Markets reflect a cautious outlook, with target prices being reduced.
The company's net margin of 8.54% may indicate that while it is profitable, there could be room for improvement in cost management and operational efficiency.

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cenovus Energy is C$31.20, with a high forecast of C$35.00 and a low forecast of C$25.00.
: 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last year. There are currently 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" CVE shares.
: According to analysts, Cenovus Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 50.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Cenovus Energy has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bankshares, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cenovus Energy more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Cenovus Energy is Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CVE compares to other companies.

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

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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target