Zacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for Ovintiv Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has lowered its Q3 2025 earnings per share estimate for Ovintiv to $1.38, down from a previous forecast of $1.50, while the consensus estimate for the full year remains at $5.66.
• Despite the lowered outlook, Ovintiv maintains a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" from several analysts, including upgrades from The Goldman Sachs Group and TD Cowen.
• Ovintiv recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.30, with an annualized yield of 2.1%, indicating a dividend payout ratio of 52.86%.

Ovintiv Inc. (TSE:OVV - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for Ovintiv in a note issued to investors on Monday, September 29th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.38 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.50. The consensus estimate for Ovintiv's current full-year earnings is $5.66 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Ovintiv's Q4 2025 earnings at $1.77 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Ovintiv from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 1st. TD Cowen raised Ovintiv to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, July 7th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ovintiv currently has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy".

Ovintiv Trading Down 6.0%

TSE OVV opened at C$56.58 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of C$14.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.93, a P/E/G ratio of 0.05 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 63.59, a current ratio of 0.52 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The stock's 50-day moving average is C$56.55 and its 200-day moving average is C$53.98. Ovintiv has a one year low of C$42.35 and a one year high of C$66.67.

Ovintiv Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 29th. Investors of record on Monday, September 29th were given a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 15th. Ovintiv's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 52.86%.

Ovintiv Company Profile

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.

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