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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$18.16 -1.95 (-9.70%)
As of 04/3/2025 04:17 PM Eastern

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

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
8

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, 2 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$29.89
64.59% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$29.89. 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 64.59% from the current price of C$18.16.
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CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
1 Month Ago
3/5/24 to 3/5/25
3 Months Ago
1/5/24 to 1/4/25
1 Year Ago
4/5/23 to 4/4/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 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$29.89C$29.89C$31.20C$31.54
Forecasted Upside64.59% Upside68.77% Upside40.86% Upside10.19% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
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CVE Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.90
2.71
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/19/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
K. Fisk
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2/24/2025TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
M. Hulshof
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Lower TargetBuyC$29.00 ➝ C$28.00+34.74%
2/21/2025National Bankshares
2 of 5 stars
 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
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 Boost TargetC$32.00 ➝ C$33.00+52.21%
7/23/2024Desjardins
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 Boost TargetBuyC$31.50 ➝ C$33.00+22.77%
4/22/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$31.00 ➝ C$35.00+20.61%
1/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetC$35.00 ➝ C$34.00+58.66%
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%
5/15/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetC$30.00 ➝ C$29.00+34.88%
4/6/2023CSFB
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 Lower TargetC$33.00 ➝ C$31.00+27.62%

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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 Wednesday, April 2, 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 C$21.08, which is relatively close to its fifty-two week low of C$19.82, potentially indicating a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc. has a strong market capitalization of C$39.21 billion, suggesting a solid position in the energy sector, which can provide stability and growth potential.
  • The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, representing an annualized yield of 3.42%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," with seven out of ten analysts recommending the stock, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent insider buying activity, including purchases by senior officers, suggests confidence in the company's future performance, which can be a positive signal for investors.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

  • Recent analyst downgrades have occurred, with firms like TD Securities and Royal Bank of Canada reducing their price targets, which may indicate concerns about future performance.
  • The stock has a relatively high beta of 2.63, suggesting that it is more volatile than the market, which can increase risk for investors.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 33.34, indicating a significant amount of debt compared to equity, which can pose financial risks, especially in a fluctuating market.
  • Despite a strong market cap, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.40 may suggest that the stock is undervalued, but it could also indicate underlying issues that investors should be cautious about.
  • The stock has traded down 0.1% recently, which may reflect negative market sentiment or concerns about the company's short-term performance.

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$29.89, with a high forecast of C$35.00 and a low forecast of C$25.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 7 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 64.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Cenovus Energy has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, National Bank Financial, National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cenovus Energy more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Cenovus Energy is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.71. Learn more on how CVE compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:CVE) was last updated on 4/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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