Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$23.36

-1.19 (-4.85%)

(As of 09:51 AM ET)

Cenovus Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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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, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$32.55
39.32% Upside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$32.55. The highest price target for CVE is C$35.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is C$29.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 39.32% from the current price of C$23.36.

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CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/16/23 to 10/15/24	1 Month Ago 9/16/23 to 9/15/24	3 Months Ago 7/18/23 to 7/17/24	1 Year Ago 10/16/22 to 10/16/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	10 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$32.55	C$34.08	C$33.96	C$32.41
Forecasted Upside	39.32% Upside	54.68% Upside	20.99% Upside	13.35% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	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

Type	Cenovus Energy	Energy Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.11	2.79
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CVE News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target		C$33.00 ➝ C$31.00	+26.22%
10/3/2024	TD Securities 4 of 5 stars	M. Hulshof Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/27/2024	National Bankshares 1 of 5 stars		Lower Target		C$38.00 ➝ C$31.00	+38.39%
9/17/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$33.00 ➝ C$29.00	+28.38%
9/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	C$36.00 ➝ C$33.00	+47.92%
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%
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7/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$35.00 ➝ C$34.00	+24.54%
5/29/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Mccrea Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform	C$33.00	+17.65%
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
11/21/2022	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Outperform	C$35.00	+31.38%

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Should I Buy Cenovus Energy Stock? CVE Pros and Cons Explained

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Cenovus Energy
Bull Case

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

Cenovus Energy Inc. has been given an average rating of "Buy" by brokerages, with a strong buy recommendation from nine equities research analysts.
Recent insider transactions show a significant purchase of 100,000 shares by a Senior Officer, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The current stock price of C$22.03 presents a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable price point.
Cenovus Energy Inc. has a market cap of C$40.98 billion, reflecting the company's size and stability in the market.
The company's dividend announcement of $0.18 per share with a yield of 3.27% provides an attractive income opportunity for investors.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

Cenovus Energy Inc. reported quarterly earnings results below analysts' consensus estimates, indicating potential challenges in meeting financial expectations.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 33.34 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
Despite positive insider transactions, there have been notable sales of company stock by insiders, which could signal uncertainty or lack of confidence in the company's future prospects.
The stock's performance has shown volatility with a beta of 2.67, indicating higher sensitivity to market movements compared to the overall market.
Analysts anticipate a lower EPS of 2.5066667 for the current year, suggesting potential challenges in achieving earnings growth.

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$32.55, with a high forecast of C$35.00 and a low forecast of C$29.00.
: 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 39.32% 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, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bankshares, 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.