Update shared on 30 Nov 2025
Analysts have increased their price target for MEG Energy to C$30.00, citing recent developments in the proposed Cenovus acquisition and an updated assessment of deal-related risks.
Analyst Commentary
Recent street research reflects a divided sentiment among analysts regarding MEG Energy following updates on its pending acquisition and shareholder developments.
Bullish Takeaways- Bullish analysts have increased their price targets, expressing optimism about the premium offered in the approved acquisition deal and the improved transaction certainty.
- The alignment with Cenovus Energy is viewed as a positive strategic move, likely to enhance MEG's long-term value and unlock efficiencies in operations and capital allocation.
- Some market participants see regulatory and shareholder approval as a vote of confidence in the combined entity's future growth prospects and stability.
- Bearish analysts have downgraded the stock in response to repeated delays in the shareholder vote and ongoing regulatory challenges, highlighting increased execution risk.
- Concerns have been raised over the complaints with the Alberta Securities Commission, which could introduce further uncertainties to closing the deal.
- There is caution that a protracted merger process may impact short-term valuation and leave MEG shares vulnerable to volatility until the transaction is finalized.
What's in the News
- Cenovus Energy completed its acquisition of MEG Energy on November 13, 2025. MEG common shares are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange at the close of market on November 14, 2025 (Key Developments).
- MEG Energy was removed from several indices, including the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index, S&P Global BMI Index, S&P/TSX Composite Index, S&P/TSX Completion Index, and S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index (Key Developments).
- The acquisition price in the finalized Cenovus transaction was raised to $30.00 per MEG share, with payment distributed as 50% in cash and 50% in Cenovus shares. This price represented a 47% premium over MEG’s 20-day volume-weighted average price as of May 15, 2025 (Key Developments).
- MEG shareholders approved the Cenovus transaction following a unanimous recommendation from the board. This approval came despite public opposition from Strathcona Resources and an extended approval process (Key Developments).
- For the third quarter of 2025, MEG Energy reported Bitumen production of 108,166 bbls/d, up from 103,298 bbls/d a year ago (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Fair Value remains unchanged at CA$30.00 per share.
- Discount Rate has decreased slightly from 6.12% to 6.12%.
- Revenue Growth projection remains effectively stable, with only a negligible decrease to 10.96%.
- Net Profit Margin is essentially unchanged at 9.13%.
- Future P/E ratio holds steady at approximately 11.64x, reflecting minimal revision.
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