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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$19.39 +0.86 (+4.64%)
As of 07/2/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
7

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$28.15
45.18% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$28.15. The highest price target for CVE is C$34.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is C$22.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 45.18% from the current price of C$19.39.
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CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/3/24 to 7/3/25
1 Month Ago
6/3/24 to 6/3/25
3 Months Ago
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
1 Year Ago
7/4/23 to 7/3/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$28.15C$28.15C$29.89C$33.50
Forecasted Upside45.18% Upside51.02% Upside86.81% Upside22.00% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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.
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CVE Price Targets by Month

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Cenovus Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCenovus EnergyEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.68
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/14/2025Veritas
0 of 5 stars
D. Mccoubrey
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/9/2025TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyC$25.00 ➝ C$26.00+42.47%
4/15/2025Desjardins
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyC$24.50 ➝ C$22.50+41.51%
4/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweightC$34.00 ➝ C$32.00+102.28%
4/10/2025CIBC
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 Lower TargetC$32.00 ➝ C$28.00+83.01%
3/19/2025Scotiabank
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K. Fisk
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/21/2025National Bankshares
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$28.00 ➝ C$25.00+20.71%
2/20/2025National Bank Financial
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T. Wood
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/30/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetC$32.00 ➝ C$30.00+38.44%
1/14/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Lower TargetC$28.00 ➝ C$26.00+20.48%
12/13/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetC$28.00 ➝ C$25.00+15.31%
12/13/2024Raymond James Financial
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 Boost TargetC$32.00 ➝ C$33.00+52.21%
10/20/2023ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetC$31.00 ➝ C$34.00+19.93%
10/11/2023UBS Group
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 Boost TargetC$30.00 ➝ C$31.00+11.31%

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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, June 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cenovus Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cenovus Energy
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around C$20.04, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.20, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and indicating strong financial health.
  • The company has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 35.49%, suggesting that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could support future growth.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Cenovus Energy Inc., with an average price target of C$28.15, indicating potential upside for investors.
  • Recent upgrades from research firms, including a "strong-buy" rating from Scotiabank, highlight positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

  • Despite the recent dividend increase, the yield is around 3.99%, which may not be attractive compared to other investment opportunities in the market.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 2.63, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
  • Recent target price cuts by analysts, such as from CIBC and JPMorgan Chase & Co., suggest that there may be concerns about the company's short-term performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 33.59 indicates a reliance on debt financing, which could be a risk if market conditions change or interest rates rise.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.88, while it may seem low, it could also indicate that the market has concerns about the company's growth prospects compared to its peers.

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cenovus Energy is C$28.15, with a high forecast of C$34.00 and a low forecast of C$22.50.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CVE shares.

According to analysts, Cenovus Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 45.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Cenovus Energy has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Desjardins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., TD Securities, and Veritas in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cenovus Energy more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Cenovus Energy is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how CVE compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CVE) was last updated on 7/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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