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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$16.64 -0.31 (-1.85%)
Closing price 08/29/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Cenovus Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

$23.33
40.25% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is $23.33. The highest price target for CVE is $28.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is $16.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 40.25% from the current price of $16.64.
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.
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CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/1/24 to 9/1/25		1 Month Ago
8/2/24 to 8/2/25		3 Months Ago
6/3/24 to 6/3/25		1 Year Ago
9/2/23 to 9/1/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 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$23.33$23.33$25.75$30.67
Forecasted Upside40.25% Upside57.55% Upside89.62% Upside65.41% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy

CVE 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.
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CVE 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.
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Cenovus Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCenovus EnergyEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.63
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside40.25% Upside45.32% Upside10.22% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/25/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
8/22/2025National Bankshares
3 of 5 stars		 UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
8/22/2025National Bank Financial
5 of 5 stars		 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/1/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Greg Pardy
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $26.00+74.83%
5/14/2025Veritas
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		D. Mccoubrey
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/30/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Neil Mehta
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $16.00+36.75%
4/15/2025Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
3/19/2025Scotiabank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		K. Fisk
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/1/2024BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$31.00 ➝ $28.00+74.13%
10/1/2024TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		M. Hulshof
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/28/2024Raymond James Financial
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		J. Mccrea
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeModerate Buy

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Should I Buy Cenovus Energy Stock? CVE 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 Sunday, August 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cenovus Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cenovus Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cenovus Energy Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $15, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc. reported earnings per share of $0.33, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $27 billion, suggesting stability and a strong presence in the oil and gas industry.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a "buy" rating from UBS Group, reflect positive sentiment and potential for future growth.
  • The company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.20, translating to an annual yield of 4.8%, providing income for investors in addition to potential capital appreciation.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Cenovus Energy Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's revenue has decreased by 12.6% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales and profitability.
  • Despite a positive earnings report, the net margin of 5.18% suggests that the company may face pressure on profitability in a competitive market.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, while relatively low, any increase in debt could impact financial stability and investor confidence.
  • Market volatility in the energy sector can lead to fluctuations in stock price, which may pose risks for investors seeking stable returns.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with some maintaining a "hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cenovus Energy is $23.33, with a high forecast of $28.00 and a low forecast of $16.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" CVE shares.

According to analysts, Cenovus Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 40.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Cenovus Energy has been rated by research analysts at National Bank Financial, National Bankshares, Royal Bank Of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cenovus Energy more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Cenovus Energy is Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CVE compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:CVE) was last updated on 9/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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