Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$20.43 -0.66 (-3.13%)

As of 08/1/2025 04:15 PM Eastern

Cenovus Energy - 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
8

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$27.72
35.69% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$27.72. The highest price target for CVE is C$32.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is C$25.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.69% from the current price of C$20.43.

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CVE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/3/24 to 8/3/25	1 Month Ago 7/4/24 to 7/4/25	3 Months Ago 5/5/24 to 5/5/25	1 Year Ago 8/4/23 to 8/3/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 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	C$27.72	C$28.15	C$28.35	C$34.08
Forecasted Upside	35.69% Upside	46.92% Upside	75.98% Upside	37.41% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate 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.

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
Consensus Rating Score	2.82	2.67
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CVE News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/1/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	C$25.00 ➝ C$26.00	+26.46%
8/1/2025	Desjardins 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy	C$27.00 ➝ C$27.50	+33.75%
8/1/2025	Raymond James Financial 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	C$29.00 ➝ C$30.00	+45.91%
5/14/2025	Veritas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Mccoubrey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/9/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$25.00 ➝ C$26.00	+42.47%
4/11/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight	C$34.00 ➝ C$32.00	+102.28%
4/10/2025	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$32.00 ➝ C$28.00	+83.01%
3/19/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Fisk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/21/2025	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform	C$28.00 ➝ C$25.00	+20.71%
2/20/2025	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Wood Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
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1/30/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$32.00 ➝ C$30.00	+38.44%
12/13/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$28.00 ➝ C$25.00	+15.31%
10/20/2023	ATB Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$31.00 ➝ C$34.00	+19.93%
10/11/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$30.00 ➝ C$31.00	+11.31%

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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, August 1, 2025. 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 around C$20.04, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for potential growth.
Cenovus Energy Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend from C$0.18 to C$0.20 per share, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with several firms raising their price targets, suggesting potential upside for the stock.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$36.50 billion, reflecting its stability and presence in the energy sector.
With a relatively low payout ratio of 35.49%, Cenovus Energy Inc. has room to grow its dividend further, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 2.63, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
Recent insider selling, including significant transactions by Hutchison Whampoa Europe Investments S.à r.l., may raise concerns about the company's future prospects.
Despite the positive outlook from some analysts, others have downgraded their ratings, reflecting mixed sentiments in the market.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 33.59, which, while manageable, indicates a reliance on debt that could be a concern in a rising interest rate environment.
Market fluctuations and geopolitical factors can significantly impact the energy sector, which may affect Cenovus Energy Inc.'s performance and stock price.

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cenovus Energy is C$27.72, with a high forecast of C$32.00 and a low forecast of C$25.00.
: 11 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, 7 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 35.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Cenovus Energy has been rated by research analysts at Desjardins, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, TD Securities, and Veritas in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cenovus Energy more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Cenovus Energy is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how CVE compares to other companies.

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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target