Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$24.69 -1.05 (-4.07%)

Closing price 06/24/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$24.76 +0.06 (+0.26%)

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Cenovus Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
11

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

$35.25
42.76% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is $35.25. The highest price target for CVE is $47.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is $29.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 42.76% from the current price of $24.69.

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CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/25/25 to 6/25/26	1 Month Ago 5/26/25 to 5/26/26	3 Months Ago 3/27/25 to 3/27/26	1 Year Ago 6/25/24 to 6/25/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$35.25	$35.25	$29.67	$25.75
Forecasted Upside	42.76% Upside	21.80% Upside	10.59% Upside	88.78% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Cenovus Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cenovus Energy	Energy Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.86	2.40	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	42.76% Upside	58.36% Upside	15.50% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CVE News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/18/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
6/16/2026	Zacks Research Not Rated		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/19/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Greg Pardy 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$45.00 ➝ $47.00	+50.19%
5/13/2026	Lake Street Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$36.00	+20.02%
5/13/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/7/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
5/6/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Outperform
4/9/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
3/10/2026	Veritas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
2/20/2026	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
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2/20/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
1/20/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Arun Jayaram Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral
11/20/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight
9/10/2025	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
9/2/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy

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Should I Buy Cenovus Energy Stock? CVE Pros and Cons Explained

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Cenovus Energy
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $27, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
Cenovus Energy Inc. recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations with an EPS of $0.61, indicating robust financial performance.
The company has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy dividend yield of approximately 3.2%.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for Cenovus Energy Inc., with several firms recently upgrading their ratings, suggesting positive market sentiment.
The company has shown a solid return on equity of 15.29%, which indicates effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

Despite recent positive earnings, the stock has experienced fluctuations, including a recent decline of about 4.1%, which may indicate volatility.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, which, while manageable, suggests that it relies on some level of debt financing that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent analyst reports have shown mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading their outlook, which could signal uncertainty about future performance.
The energy sector is subject to significant market fluctuations and geopolitical risks, which can impact stock performance and investor confidence.
While the dividend payout ratio is currently at 32.42%, any future cuts to dividends could negatively affect investor sentiment and stock price.

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cenovus Energy is $35.25, with a high forecast of $47.00 and a low forecast of $29.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CVE shares.

According to analysts, Cenovus Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 42.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Cenovus Energy has been rated by research analysts at Lake Street Capital, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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

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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Cenovus Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

CVE Analyst Recommendations By Month

CVE Price Targets by Month

Cenovus Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Cenovus Energy Stock? CVE Pros and Cons Explained

Cenovus Energy
Bull Case

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Cenovus Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

CVE Analyst Recommendations By Month

CVE Price Targets by Month

Cenovus Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Cenovus Energy Stock? CVE Pros and Cons Explained

Cenovus Energy Bull Case

Cenovus Energy Bear Case

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cenovus Energy's forecast for 2026?

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