Cameco (CCJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$72.97 -1.96 (-2.62%)

Closing price 08/1/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$72.85 -0.12 (-0.16%)

As of 08/1/2025 07:59 PM Eastern

Cameco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
12

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cameco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 9 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for CCJ.

Consensus Price Target

$82.65
13.27% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cameco, the average price target is $82.65. The highest price target for CCJ is $110.00, while the lowest price target for CCJ is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.27% from the current price of $72.97.

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CCJ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/2/24 to 8/2/25	1 Month Ago 7/3/24 to 7/3/25	3 Months Ago 5/4/24 to 5/4/25	1 Year Ago 8/3/23 to 8/2/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$82.65	$80.65	$70.03	$59.50
Forecasted Upside	13.27% Upside	10.46% Upside	48.97% Upside	56.50% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

CCJ 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.

CCJ Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Cameco Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cameco	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.25	2.76	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.27% Upside	266.05% Upside	14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CCJ News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/1/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Wong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	+50.49%
7/8/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
6/18/2025	Raymond James Financial 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
6/12/2025	Glj Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gordon Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$75.27	+13.57%
6/11/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Lee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $78.00	+19.53%
6/10/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$70.00	+9.72%
6/10/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
4/4/2025	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Adams Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
3/12/2025	Stifel Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Profiti Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
3/12/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
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10/4/2024	Janney Montgomery Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Meric Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/3/2024	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Sidibe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/31/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Kozak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight
6/26/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$59.00 ➝ $60.50	+19.64%
10/3/2023	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Action List Buy ➝ Action List Buy	C$55.00 ➝ C$70.00
9/5/2023	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$49.50 ➝ $56.00	+50.58%

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Should I Buy Cameco Stock? CCJ 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 Thursday, July 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cameco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cameco
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cameco Co.:

The stock has shown significant interest recently, with a notable increase in put options trading, indicating heightened investor activity and potential volatility that could lead to opportunities.
Cameco Co. has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, with a consensus target price suggesting potential for growth, reflecting positive sentiment in the market.
The current stock price is around $79, which is near its 1-year high, indicating strong performance and investor confidence in the company's future prospects.
Institutional investors hold a substantial portion of the company's stock, which often indicates confidence in the company's long-term stability and growth potential.
Recent earnings reports, despite missing some estimates, still reflect a solid revenue base, suggesting resilience in the company's operations amidst market fluctuations.

Cameco
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cameco Co. for these reasons:

The company reported earnings that fell short of analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future financial targets.
Despite a strong stock performance, the high price-to-earnings ratio indicates that the stock may be overvalued, which could lead to a price correction.
Recent trading activity has shown some downward movement, suggesting potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
With a relatively low net margin, there may be concerns about the company's profitability and efficiency in managing its operations.
The stock's beta of 1.03 indicates that it is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors looking for stable investments.

CCJ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cameco is $82.65, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.
: 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cameco in the last year. There are currently 9 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" CCJ shares.
: According to analysts, Cameco's stock has a predicted upside of 13.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Cameco has been rated by research analysts at Glj Research, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cameco more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Cameco is Buy while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CCJ compares to other companies.

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Cameco (CCJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target