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Cameco (CCJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$72.66 +1.84 (+2.60%)
Closing price 07/11/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$72.39 -0.27 (-0.38%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
13

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 10 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for CCJ.

Consensus Price Target

$80.65
11.00% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cameco, the average price target is $80.65. The highest price target for CCJ is $100.00, while the lowest price target for CCJ is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.00% from the current price of $72.66.
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CCJ Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/13/24 to 7/13/25
1 Month Ago
6/13/24 to 6/13/25
3 Months Ago
4/14/24 to 4/14/25
1 Year Ago
7/14/23 to 7/13/24
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
3 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$80.65$75.63$70.03$59.50
Forecasted Upside11.00% Upside13.56% Upside69.65% Upside12.54% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy

CCJ Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CCJ Price Targets by Month

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Cameco Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCamecoBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.23
2.76
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.00% Upside271.15% Upside10.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/8/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
6/20/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Andrew Wong
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $100.00+46.87%
6/18/2025Raymond James Financial
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
6/12/2025Glj Research
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Gordon Johnson
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$75.27+13.57%
6/11/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Brian Lee
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$65.00 ➝ $78.00+19.53%
6/10/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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B. Brackett
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Set TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$70.00+9.72%
6/10/2025UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
4/4/2025Desjardins
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B. Adams
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Initiated CoverageBuy
3/12/2025Stifel Canada
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R. Profiti
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3/12/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
10/4/2024Janney Montgomery Scott
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T. Meric
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9/3/2024National Bank Financial
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M. Sidibe
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7/31/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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M. Kozak
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight
6/26/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$59.00 ➝ $60.50+19.64%
10/3/2023TD Securities
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 Boost TargetAction List Buy ➝ Action List BuyC$55.00 ➝ C$70.00
9/5/2023Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ 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, July 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cameco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cameco
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $72.77, reflecting a recent increase of 2.8%, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
  • Cameco Co. has a strong institutional backing, with over 70% of its shares owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, suggesting confidence in the company's future.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "buy" rating from Stifel Nicolaus, indicate a positive outlook for the stock's performance.
  • The company reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 24.4%, showcasing its growth potential in the basic materials sector.
  • With a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, Cameco Co. demonstrates financial stability, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.

Cameco
Bear Case

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

  • The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $0.11 earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.18, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
  • Despite a strong market cap of approximately $31.68 billion, the high P/E ratio of 181.80 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings.
  • Recent trading activity showed a decline of 3.3% in share price, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Analysts have set a relatively conservative average price target of $80.65, which may limit upside potential for investors looking for significant gains.
  • The company has a net margin of only 7.50%, which could indicate challenges in maintaining profitability in a competitive market.

CCJ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cameco is $80.65, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cameco in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 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 11.00% 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.


This page (NYSE:CCJ) was last updated on 7/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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