Cameco (CCJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$52.40 +1.22 (+2.38%)

As of 03:58 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

$70.53
34.60% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cameco, the average price target is $70.53. The highest price target for CCJ is $90.00, while the lowest price target for CCJ is $52.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 34.60% from the current price of $52.40.

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CCJ Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/20/24 to 5/20/25	1 Month Ago 4/20/24 to 4/20/25	3 Months Ago 2/20/24 to 2/19/25	1 Year Ago 5/21/23 to 5/20/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 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 Target	$70.53	$70.03	$66.56	$55.50
Forecasted Upside	34.60% Upside	70.32% Upside	43.05% Upside	2.82% 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	2.78	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	36.88% Upside	146.39% Upside	12.69% 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
5/20/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Brian Lee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$65.00	+27.05%
5/14/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
4/4/2025	Desjardins 2 of 5 stars	B. Adams Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
4/1/2025	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	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$52.00	+26.26%
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	Glj Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gordon Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$62.76 ➝ $75.68	+81.51%
3/12/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
3/4/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Wong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $90.00	+126.75%
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 Friday, May 16, 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 current stock price is around $51.58, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point.
Recent analyst upgrades have improved the consensus rating to "Buy," indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
Institutional ownership is strong, with over 70% of shares held by institutional investors, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
Cameco Co. has a solid financial position, with a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating less financial risk compared to companies with higher debt levels.
Analysts have set ambitious price targets, with some estimates reaching as high as $90.00, which could signal significant upside potential for investors.

Cameco
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced volatility, with a one-year high of $62.55 and a low of $35.00, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
Despite recent upgrades, there remains a mix of ratings, with some analysts still cautious, which could lead to uncertainty in stock performance.
The company's high P/E ratio suggests that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent selling by some institutional investors, such as Focus Partners Wealth, may raise concerns about insider confidence in the stock's future.
Market conditions can impact the basic materials sector, and any downturn could adversely affect Cameco Co.'s stock performance.

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 $70.53, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $52.00.
: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cameco in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CCJ shares.
: According to analysts, Cameco's stock has a predicted upside of 34.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cameco's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Cameco has been rated by research analysts at Desjardins, Glj Research, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, Stifel Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, and The Goldman Sachs 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