Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$31.55 +0.73 (+2.37%)

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

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
12

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 "Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

$31.25
-0.95% Downside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is $31.25. The highest price target for CVE is $36.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is $29.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.95% from the current price of $31.55.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/18/25 to 5/18/26	1 Month Ago 4/18/25 to 4/18/26	3 Months Ago 2/17/25 to 2/17/26	1 Year Ago 5/18/24 to 5/18/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 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	$31.25	$29.67	$27.67	$25.75
Forecasted Upside	-0.95% Downside	21.12% Upside	28.15% Upside	87.75% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate 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	3.00	2.41	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.46% Upside	36.52% Upside	17.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CVE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/13/2026	Lake Street Capital 2 of 5 stars		Set Target		$36.00	+20.02%
5/13/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/8/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Upgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
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
4/22/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
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
2/20/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
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2/18/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Greg Pardy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$29.00 ➝ $31.00	+43.58%
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

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 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cenovus Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cenovus Energy
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is approximately $25.97, reflecting a strong market presence and potential for growth.
Cenovus Energy Inc. has reported a solid earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36 for the latest quarter, surpassing analyst expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
The company has a healthy current ratio of 1.57, suggesting it has sufficient assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive sign for liquidity.
With a dividend yield of 3.1% and a payout ratio of 38.56%, investors can expect a reliable income stream from dividends, making it attractive for income-focused investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for Cenovus Energy Inc., with several firms recently raising their price targets, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

The company reported revenues of $9.44 billion, which fell short of analyst expectations, suggesting potential challenges in meeting market demands.
Despite a positive EPS, the net margin of 7.92% indicates that profit generation may be under pressure, which could affect future earnings.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, while relatively low, still indicates that the company is using some leverage, which could pose risks in volatile market conditions.
Market fluctuations in the energy sector can significantly impact Cenovus Energy Inc.'s performance, making it susceptible to external economic factors.
Recent analyst reports have shown mixed ratings, with some firms maintaining a "Hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.

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 $31.25, with a high forecast of $36.00 and a low forecast of $29.00.

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

According to analysts, Cenovus Energy's stock has a predicted downside of -0.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 5 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Cenovus Energy has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Lake Street Capital, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Veritas, 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 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
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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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