Ovintiv (OVV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover Ovintiv?

Ovintiv has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , Texas Capital , and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

C$80.98 0.00 (0.00%)

As of 07/17/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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Ovintiv - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ovintiv in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 7 have given a strong buy rating for OVV.

Consensus Price Target

C$75.00
-7.38% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ovintiv, the average price target is C$75.00. The highest price target for OVV is C$80.00, while the lowest price target for OVV is C$70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.38% from the current price of C$80.98.

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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OVV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/20/25 to 7/20/26	1 Month Ago 6/20/25 to 6/20/26	3 Months Ago 4/21/25 to 4/21/26	1 Year Ago 7/20/24 to 7/20/25
Strong Buy	7 Strong Buy rating(s)	6 Strong Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 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$75.00	C$70.00	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	-7.38% Downside	-6.05% Downside	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Buy	Buy	Strong Buy

OVV 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.

OVV 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.

Ovintiv Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ovintiv	Energy Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.50	2.40
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent OVV News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/25/2026	Texas Capital Not Rated		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/22/2026	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy	C$80.00	+3.69%
5/20/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy	C$70.00	-14.60%
3/23/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/11/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/9/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/3/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
11/26/2025	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/15/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
10/13/2025	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
7/1/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Neil Mehta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/24/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Phillip Jungwirth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/15/2024	Siebert Williams Shank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	G. Sorbara Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy

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Should I Buy Ovintiv Stock? OVV 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 Thursday, July 16, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Ovintiv pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ovintiv
Bull Case

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

The company reported a significant revenue of C$3.52 billion in its latest quarterly earnings, indicating strong operational performance.
Ovintiv Inc. has a net margin of 8.59%, which suggests effective cost management and profitability relative to its revenue.
The current stock price is around C$20, making it an attractive entry point for potential investors looking for value in the oil and gas sector.
With a dividend yield of 1.5% and an annualized dividend of $1.20, investors can benefit from regular income in addition to potential capital appreciation.
The company focuses on the scalable and repeatable condensate-rich Montney formation, which positions it well for future growth in a high-demand energy market.

Ovintiv
Bear Case

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

The company reported a loss of C($3.27) EPS in its latest quarter, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability.
With a dividend payout ratio of 39.47%, there may be limited room for dividend increases, which could affect income-focused investors.
Fluctuations in oil and gas prices can significantly impact revenue and profitability, making the company vulnerable to market volatility.
As an oil and natural gas company, Ovintiv Inc. faces increasing scrutiny and regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns, which could affect its operations.
The return on equity of 7.13% may be considered low compared to industry standards, indicating less efficient use of shareholder equity to generate profits.

OVV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ovintiv is C$75.00, with a high forecast of C$80.00 and a low forecast of C$70.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ovintiv in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 7 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" OVV shares.

According to analysts, Ovintiv's stock has a predicted downside of -7.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Ovintiv's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Ovintiv has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Texas Capital, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Ovintiv more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Ovintiv is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how OVV compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:OVV) was last updated on 7/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Ovintiv (OVV) Stock Forecast & Price Target