CVR Energy Past Earnings Performance
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CVR Energy's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.2%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 17.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.3% per year.
Key information
-2.20%
Earnings growth rate
-2.20%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 33.67% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.33% |
| Return on equity | 4.76% |
| Net Margin | -0.56% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
CVI: Higher Oil Price Outlook Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Narrative Update on CVR Energy The analyst price target for CVR Energy has been revised to $35.00. This reflects updated assumptions around a lower discount rate, slightly stronger revenue growth and profit margin inputs, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple as analysts factor in recent sector research and mixed rating actions.
CVI: Elevated 2026 Oil Assumptions Will Pressure Future Returns
Narrative Update Overview The updated analyst fair value for CVR Energy has shifted from $17.00 to $25.00, reflecting analysts' revised oil price assumptions, slightly less severe revenue decline expectations, improved profit margin estimates, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple following recent price target changes from firms covering the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CVR Energy shows a mix of cautious and skeptical views even as some targets move higher.CVR Energy Poised To Soar
Mar 30CVI: Elevated Oil Assumptions Will Pressure Future Returns
Narrative Update on CVR Energy The updated fair value estimate for CVR Energy moves to $17.00 from $19.00, reflecting analysts' adjustments to price targets in the $25.00 to $32.00 range and their evolving views on oil price expectations and company fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around CVR Energy is cautious, even where headline price targets appear supportive.CVI: Revised Earnings Framework And New CEO Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on CVR Energy by $1 to reflect revised views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, while maintaining their fair value estimate at $35.00. Analyst Commentary Street research on CVR Energy in recent days has focused on fine tuning discount rates, revenue expectations, margins and future P/E assumptions, which led to the modest US$1 reduction in published price targets while leaving a US$35.00 fair value view intact.CVI: New Leadership And Earnings Execution Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts trimmed their price target on CVR Energy by $1, keeping fair value estimates steady while modestly adjusting assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on the business. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CVR Energy has centered on fine tuning price targets rather than making wholesale changes to fundamental views, with a couple of closely watched reports cutting targets by $1 while leaving broader valuation frameworks largely intact.CVI: Cost Discipline And New Leadership Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for CVR Energy from US$34.87 to US$35.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CVR Energy has included adjustments to price targets that reflect refreshed views on discount rates, revenue expectations, profit margins and assumed P/E multiples.CVI: Cost Discipline And Deleveraging Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts reduced their price target on CVR Energy to about US$34.87 from US$35.00, citing updated assumptions around growth, profitability and valuation multiples reflected in recent research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the revised price target near US$34.87 as still supportive of the current valuation framework.
CVI: Deleveraging Progress And Dividend Reinstatement Prospects Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their target for CVR Energy higher to a range of about $25 to $26, citing updated assumptions around deleveraging progress, the potential for a dividend reinstatement, and sector wide revisions across U.S. refiners and integrated names. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research offers a mixed read on CVR Energy, with price targets clustered around the mid $20s and a clear focus on balance sheet progress and income potential.CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 27% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Dec 31
CVI: Dividend Reinstatement And Deleveraging Will Drive Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for CVR Energy has been raised to $35 from $27, reflecting analysts' expectations for sector tailwinds, improving profitability, and the potential reinstatement of the dividend. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have become more constructive on CVR Energy's outlook, lifting price targets in response to improving sector fundamentals and company specific catalysts.Is CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) A Risky Investment?
Dec 12CVI: Dividend Reinstatement Hopes Will Face Persistent Refining Margin Uncertainty
We are modestly increasing our analyst price target for CVR Energy to approximately $27.70 per share, reflecting analysts' higher sector-wide forecasts and expectations for improving refining margins, gradual deleveraging, and a potential dividend reinstatement, despite generally cautious stock ratings. Analyst Commentary Street research on CVR Energy has turned incrementally more constructive on valuation, with multiple firms lifting price targets while maintaining generally cautious stock ratings.CVI: Dividend Reinstatement Hopes Will Remain Under Pressure From Margin Concerns
Analysts have raised their price targets for CVR Energy, with notable increases up to $37. They cite sector tailwinds, expectations for improved profitability, and the potential for a dividend reinstatement.CVI: Margin Uncertainty Will Weigh On Dividend Reinstatement Hopes
Analysts have modestly lowered their fair value estimate for CVR Energy to $27.67 per share. This is a slight decrease of $0.17, reflecting cautious sentiment on revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, despite recently raised price targets driven by anticipation of sector tailwinds and potential dividend reinstatement.Dividend Prospects And Sector Tailwinds Will Drive Renewed Optimism And Efficiency
Analysts have raised their price target for CVR Energy by $1.00 to $27.83, citing improved outlooks on sector tailwinds, potential dividend reinstatement, and better than expected near-term indicators. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have presented a mix of positive and cautious perspectives on CVR Energy’s outlook, valuation, and operational execution.Coffeyville Recovery And Renewables Will Improve Operational Efficiency
Analysts have raised their average price target for CVR Energy from $25.67 to $26.83. They cite sector tailwinds, recent industry margin trends, and the potential for dividend reinstatement as contributing factors.Coffeyville Recovery And Renewables Will Improve Operational Efficiency
Despite a notable decline in projected revenue growth, a significant improvement in net profit margin has led analysts to raise CVR Energy’s consensus price target from $24.00 to $25.67. What's in the News CEO Dave Lamp to retire effective December 31, 2025; Mark A.Coffeyville Recovery And Renewables Will Improve Operational Efficiency
The consensus Analyst Price Target for CVR Energy has edged up to $24.00, primarily reflecting a modest increase in the Future P/E multiple while revenue growth expectations remain steady. What's in the News CEO Dave Lamp announced plans to retire effective December 31, 2025; Mark A.CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI) Soars 27% But It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward
Sep 03Coffeyville Recovery And Renewables Will Improve Operational Efficiency
With both consensus revenue growth forecasts and discount rate estimates for CVR Energy holding steady, analysts have left their fair value price target unchanged at $23.50. What's in the News CEO Dave Lamp to retire at year-end 2025; Mark A.CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 27%
Jul 03Health Check: How Prudently Does CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) Use Debt?
Jun 13CVR Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CVI) Share Price Boosted 26% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
May 04CVR Energy: Robust Refinery Mid-Cycle, Hold For Lower Valuation
Mar 25Does CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Mar 15Renewable And Regulatory Uncertainty Suggests Continuing Trouble For CVR Energy
Feb 21CVR Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CVI) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Revenues
Feb 19CVR Energy: Difficult Macro But A Potential Icahn Floor Under Shares
Feb 03CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns
Jan 29CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Nov 28Benign Growth For CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CVI) Underpins Stock's 35% Plummet
Nov 04Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How CVR Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 7,496 | -42 | 150 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 7,162 | 27 | 148 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 7,299 | 166 | 151 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 7,188 | -333 | 149 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 7,393 | -198 | 140 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 7,610 | 7 | 139 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 7,865 | 69 | 127 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 8,553 | 547 | 133 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 8,824 | 656 | 138 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 9,247 | 769 | 141 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 9,725 | 790 | 149 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 9,902 | 530 | 145 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 10,809 | 564 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 10,896 | 463 | 149 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 10,329 | 337 | 153 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 9,513 | 328 | 143 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 8,152 | 158 | 139 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 7,242 | 25 | 119 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 6,248 | -29 | 114 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 5,370 | -209 | 102 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 4,263 | -208 | 93 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,930 | -256 | 94 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,381 | -144 | 105 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 4,997 | 71 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 6,008 | 192 | 123 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 6,364 | 380 | 125 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 6,532 | 410 | 120 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 6,846 | 373 | 118 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 7,073 | 300 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 7,124 | 259 | 112 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 6,979 | 386 | 114 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 6,497 | 326 | 113 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 6,018 | 273 | 108 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 5,988 | 263 | 113 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 5,748 | 41 | 110 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 5,536 | 25 | 110 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 5,384 | 63 | 109 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 4,782 | 25 | 110 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 4,440 | -27 | 98 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 4,608 | 25 | 96 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 4,949 | 99 | 97 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,433 | 170 | 97 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 6,264 | 170 | 101 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 7,135 | 120 | 108 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CVI is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: CVI is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CVI is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 2.2% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare CVI's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: CVI is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Oil and Gas industry (-0.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CVI has a negative Return on Equity (4.76%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 05:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CVR Energy, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Prashant Rao | Citigroup Inc |
| Paul Sankey | Deutsche Bank |
| Neil Mehta | Goldman Sachs |