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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$45.62 -0.42 (-0.91%)
As of 09/18/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
13

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, 1 has given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$45.19
-0.95% Downside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$45.19. The highest price target for CVE is C$60.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is C$29.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.95% from the current price of C$45.62.
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
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
1 Month Ago
8/20/25 to 8/20/26
3 Months Ago
6/21/25 to 6/21/26
1 Year Ago
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 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 TargetC$45.19C$43.73C$39.79C$27.90
Forecasted Upside-0.95% Downside-2.51% Downside11.57% Upside19.18% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy

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

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Cenovus Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCenovus EnergyEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.07
2.45
Consensus RatingBuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$46.00 ➝ C$51.00+10.32%
9/8/2026 UpgradeNeutralOverweightC$51.00 ➝ C$58.00+25.95%
9/2/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/27/2026 Boost TargetC$48.00 ➝ C$52.00+18.13%
8/25/2026 Set TargetOutperformC$60.00+38.28%
7/30/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$46.00 ➝ C$49.00+17.08%
7/30/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$49.00 ➝ C$51.00+21.86%
7/30/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$47.00 ➝ C$51.00+21.86%
7/17/2026 Set TargetBuyC$50.00+28.17%
6/29/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuyC$42.00 ➝ C$46.00+28.71%
5/7/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$38.00 ➝ C$44.00+12.91%
3/16/2026 Boost TargetC$30.00 ➝ C$37.00+15.37%
3/10/2026 UpgradeStrong SellStrong-Buy
2/23/2026 Boost TargetC$29.00 ➝ C$34.00+9.89%
2/20/2026 Lower TargetOutperformC$38.00 ➝ C$35.00+13.16%
2/20/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$28.00 ➝ C$35.00+13.16%
1/23/2026 Lower TargetC$31.00 ➝ C$29.00+12.27%
1/2/2026 UpgradeStrong-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, September 18, 2026. 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.:

  • Analyst sentiment has shifted strongly positive, with the consensus rating standing at "Buy" and the average price target rising to C$44.44 as of September 8, 2026, which is above the current stock price of $45.62, suggesting the market may be undervaluing the stock relative to expert expectations.
  • The company recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended July 29, 2026, with revenue of C$17.43 billion and a net margin of 12.37%, indicating robust operational efficiency and profitability in the current market environment.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc. offers a stable income stream with a dividend yield of 1.90% and a payout ratio of 22.78%, which is sustainable given the company's strong earnings, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
  • The stock has demonstrated significant momentum, reaching a 52-week high of C$47.20 on September 14, 2026, and trading well above its 200-day moving average, which signals strong investor confidence and upward price trends.
  • Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. raising its rating to "overweight" with a C$58.00 target and Raymond James Financial increasing its target to C$51.00, reflect growing institutional belief in the company's future growth potential.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

  • Corporate insiders have been net sellers recently, with a total of 601,524 shares sold over the last quarter, including significant sales by Director Alex Pourbaix and Insider Jonathan Michael Mckenzie, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 34.01, which indicates substantial leverage and could pose financial risks if oil prices decline or interest rates remain elevated, potentially impacting the company's ability to service its debt.
  • Despite the recent price surge, the stock is trading near its 52-week high of C$47.45, which may limit short-term upside potential and increase the risk of a pullback if market conditions do not continue to favor energy stocks.
  • UBS Group downgraded Cenovus Energy Inc. from "strong-buy" to "hold" on September 3, 2026, suggesting that some analysts believe the stock is fairly valued or overvalued at current levels, which could temper investor enthusiasm.
  • The company's beta of 0.19, while indicating low volatility relative to the market, may also suggest limited upside potential during strong market rallies, as the stock may not fully participate in broader market gains.

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 C$45.19, with a high forecast of C$60.00 and a low forecast of C$29.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cenovus Energy in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 11 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Cenovus Energy analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/16/2026.
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