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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$22.12 +0.01 (+0.05%)
As of 05:40 PM Eastern

Cenovus Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
11

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$28.10
27.03% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$28.10. 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 27.03% from the current price of C$22.12.
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
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
1 Month Ago
8/9/24 to 8/9/25
3 Months Ago
6/10/24 to 6/10/25
1 Year Ago
9/9/23 to 9/8/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 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 TargetC$28.10C$27.72C$28.15C$34.08
Forecasted Upside27.03% Upside35.43% Upside46.46% Upside49.00% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

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 Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.08
2.62
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuyC$25.00 ➝ C$29.00+24.62%
8/25/2025Desjardins
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 Boost TargetC$27.50 ➝ C$29.00+26.25%
8/25/2025ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$25.00 ➝ C$28.00+21.90%
8/25/2025National Bankshares
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 UpgradeSector PerformOutperformC$24.00 ➝ C$28.00+21.90%
8/22/2025National Bank Financial
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 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
8/1/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$25.00 ➝ C$26.00+26.46%
8/1/2025Raymond James Financial
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$29.00 ➝ C$30.00+45.91%
5/14/2025Veritas
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DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/9/2025TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuyC$25.00 ➝ C$26.00+42.47%
4/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweightC$34.00 ➝ C$32.00+102.28%
4/10/2025CIBC
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 Lower TargetC$32.00 ➝ C$28.00+83.01%
3/19/2025Scotiabank
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/13/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetC$28.00 ➝ C$25.00+15.31%
10/11/2023UBS Group
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 Boost TargetC$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 Monday, September 8, 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 C$22.68, reflecting a recent increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.18 to $0.20 per share, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Analysts have shown optimism, with several raising their target prices for the stock, indicating potential for future growth.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$41.31 billion, suggesting stability and a strong position in the energy sector.
  • With a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio, Cenovus Energy Inc. is in a favorable position to manage its financial obligations, which can be reassuring for investors.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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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 may be more sensitive to market fluctuations compared to the overall market.
  • Despite recent positive developments, the company has a P/E ratio of 11.18, which may suggest that the stock is not undervalued compared to its earnings.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on the stock, which could signal caution among investors regarding its future performance.
  • The company’s recent trading volume has been inconsistent, which may indicate uncertainty among investors about its future direction.
  • While the dividend payout ratio is manageable at 35.49%, any future economic downturns could impact the company's ability to maintain or increase dividends.

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cenovus Energy is C$28.10, with a high forecast of C$32.00 and a low forecast of C$25.00.

12 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, 9 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 upside of 27.03% 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 ATB Capital, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, National Bank Financial, National Bankshares, Raymond James Financial, and Royal Bank Of Canada 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.


This page (TSE:CVE) was last updated on 9/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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