Update shared on27 Aug 2025
Fair value Increased 3.40%Analysts have raised Cenovus Energy’s price target to CA$27.40, citing confidence in value creation from recent acquisitions—particularly the MEG Energy takeover—and execution on strategic priorities.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts are raising price targets in recognition of Cenovus Energy’s value creation through its successful track record of upstream acquisitions.
- The recent takeover of MEG Energy is viewed constructively and is seen as supportive of future growth and integration synergies.
- Upgrades to "Outperform" reflect greater confidence in the company’s near-term operational and strategic execution.
- Positive price target revisions signal increasing expectations for shareholder returns stemming from recent corporate actions.
- Cenovus Energy was removed from JPMorgan’s Analyst Focus List due to a change in analyst coverage, not necessarily due to a shift in fundamental outlook.
What's in the News
- Cenovus Energy is in discussions with Indigenous groups to jointly bid for a $1.45 billion stake in MEG Energy, with a potential offer expected as early as September (Bloomberg).
- The company completed a significant share buyback, repurchasing 27.89 million shares (1.53% of shares outstanding) for CAD 508.55 million under its current program (Company Key Developments).
- Second quarter 2025 operating results showed a year-over-year decline in oil and natural gas production, but an increase in downstream throughput (Company Key Developments).
- Cenovus revised 2025 guidance, lowering total upstream production expectations by 10,000 BOE/d at midpoint (to 805,000–825,000 BOE/d) largely due to a temporary shut-in at Rush Lake, while increasing the Canadian downstream throughput range by 5,000 bbls/d on strong YTD performance (Company Key Developments).
- Production at Christina Lake was safely ramped up following wildfire-related shutdowns, with no infrastructure damage reported; the company also announced redemption of all outstanding Series 7 Preferred Shares for $150 million (Company Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Cenovus Energy
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from CA$26.50 to CA$27.40.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Cenovus Energy has significantly fallen from 4.9% per annum to 4.2% per annum.
- The Future P/E for Cenovus Energy has risen from 13.68x to 14.67x.
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