Capital One Financial Cuts Earnings Estimates for Ovintiv

Key Points

• Capital One Financial has lowered its Q4 2025 EPS estimate for Ovintiv from $1.90 to $1.78.
• Despite the adjusted earnings forecast, Ovintiv's stock has received multiple upgrades, including a "strong-buy" rating from TD Cowen and Goldman Sachs.
• Ovintiv has recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, providing a dividend yield of 2.1% for shareholders.

Ovintiv Inc. (TSE:OVV - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Capital One Financial decreased their Q4 2025 EPS estimates for Ovintiv in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, August 27th. Capital One Financial analyst P. Johnston now expects that the company will earn $1.78 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.90. The consensus estimate for Ovintiv's current full-year earnings is $5.66 per share. Capital One Financial also issued estimates for Ovintiv's Q2 2026 earnings at $1.41 EPS.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on OVV. TD Cowen raised shares of Ovintiv to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, July 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Ovintiv from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 1st. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Strong Buy".

Ovintiv Stock Down 2.8%

OVV traded down C$1.65 during trading hours on Friday, hitting C$57.27. 80,292 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 175,136. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 63.59. The stock's 50-day moving average is C$55.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is C$54.19. Ovintiv has a 1-year low of C$42.35 and a 1-year high of C$66.67. The stock has a market cap of C$14.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.23, a PEG ratio of 0.05 and a beta of 0.97.

Ovintiv Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 30th were paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 13th. Ovintiv's dividend payout ratio is presently 52.86%.

About Ovintiv

Ovintiv Inc is a leading North American exploration and production (E&P) company focused on developing its high-quality, multi-basin portfolio. Ovintiv works to safely produce crude oil and natural gas-products that make modern life possible for all. The Company is focused on creating long-term shareholder value while contributing to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.