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Cenovus Energy (CVE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$41.06 -0.15 (-0.36%)
As of 11:34 AM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
14

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CVE.

Consensus Price Target

C$47.13
14.77% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cenovus Energy, the average price target is C$47.13. The highest price target for CVE is C$58.00, while the lowest price target for CVE is C$29.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.77% from the current price of C$41.06.
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
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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$47.13C$46.13C$43.73C$28.45
Forecasted Upside14.77% Upside-0.76% Downside1.45% Upside13.68% 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

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
3.07
2.47
Consensus RatingBuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/5/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$51.00 ➝ C$53.00+35.10%
11/5/2026
TD logo
TD
Not Rated
 Boost TargetBuyC$55.00 ➝ C$56.00+42.75%
10/22/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$49.00 ➝ C$55.00+21.23%
10/20/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$52.00 ➝ C$53.00+14.17%
10/20/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$57.00 ➝ C$58.00+24.95%
9/8/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ OverweightC$51.00 ➝ C$58.00+25.95%
9/2/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/27/2026 Boost TargetC$48.00 ➝ C$52.00+18.13%
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%
6/29/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyC$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 Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
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 Monday, November 9, 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.:

  • Analysts maintain a strong consensus of "Buy" with a recent target price of C$46.75, which represents significant upside potential from the current stock price of $38.98, reflecting confidence in the company's valuation relative to its earnings power.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of C$1.83 and a return on equity of 26.15%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital and robust profitability.
  • Recent insider activity includes a purchase of 1,000 shares by Director Michael John Crothers at an average price of C$38.89, a move that often signals management confidence in the company's future prospects and stock value.
  • Cenovus Energy offers a dividend yield of 2.27% with a sustainable payout ratio of 23.33%, providing investors with a steady income stream while retaining the majority of earnings for reinvestment or debt reduction.
  • The stock exhibits a low beta of 0.16, suggesting that its price movements are less volatile than the broader market, which may appeal to investors seeking stability within the energy sector.

Cenovus Energy
Bear Case

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

  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 8.52, which indicates a significant level of leverage and may increase financial risk during periods of economic downturn or lower commodity prices.
  • Recent insider trading activity has been dominated by selling, with multiple insiders including John F Soini and Jonathan Michael Mckenzie selling substantial blocks of shares in the first half of 2026, which could signal a lack of confidence or a desire to take profits.
  • The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of C$44.84, suggesting short-term downward momentum and potential weakness in the stock's recent price action.
  • Despite strong earnings, the company's net margin of 15.42% may be subject to pressure from operational costs or commodity price fluctuations, which could impact future profitability and cash flow generation.
  • The current stock price of $38.98 is significantly below the 52-week high of $47.46, indicating that the stock has experienced a notable pullback from its peak, which may reflect broader market concerns or sector-specific headwinds.

CVE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cenovus Energy is C$47.13, with a high forecast of C$58.00 and a low forecast of C$29.00.

15 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, 12 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 14.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cenovus Energy's stock had 1 upgrade 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 11/5/2026.
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