Cenovus Energy

CVE

Market cap $48.3B

Cenovus (CVE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Cenovus Energy is positioned for strong quarterly comparisons as higher oil prices replace prior currency gains. Retirement of all preferred stock and ongoing debt reduction materially strengthen CVE's balance sheet. Management prioritizes debt repayment and flexible share repurchases over dividend increases.

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PSX's diversified model may outshine CVE as soft oil prices pressure upstream earnings and reshape energy investment appeal.

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) today announced it will exercise its right to redeem its 2.577% Series 1 Preferred Shares (the “Series 1 Preferred Shares”) and its 3.948% Series 2 Preferred Shares (the “Series 2 Preferred Shares”, collectively, the “Series 1 & 2 Preferred Shares”) on March 31, 2026 (the “Redemption”). All of the Series 1 & 2 Preferred Shares outstanding will be redeemed at the price of $25.00 per share, for an aggregate amount payable to holders of $300 million, less required withholdings, if any, funded primarily from cash on hand.

CVE posts Q4 EPS beat on higher oil sands output as upstream production jumps, despite weaker revenues and rising transport costs.

CVE nears its 52-week high after a 58% surge, but rising valuation and sharp oil price sensitivity raise downside risks as WTI forecasts soften.