Ovintiv (TSE:OVV) Stock Rating Upgraded by Stephens

Ovintiv (TSE:OVV) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Stephens to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research firms have also issued reports on OVV. Wells Fargo & Company raised shares of Ovintiv to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Ovintiv from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Scotiabank downgraded shares of Ovintiv from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Roth Mkm upgraded shares of Ovintiv to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 13th. Finally, William Blair raised shares of Ovintiv to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Ovintiv Stock Performance

Shares of Ovintiv stock opened at C$63.04 on Tuesday. Ovintiv has a 12 month low of C$42.35 and a 12 month high of C$65.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 63.59. The stock has a market cap of C$15.97 billion, a PE ratio of 67.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.05 and a beta of 1.05. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of C$55.46 and a 200-day simple moving average of C$55.27.

Ovintiv (TSE:OVV) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported C$0.57 earnings per share for the quarter. Ovintiv had a return on equity of 19.62% and a net margin of 20.34%.The firm had revenue of C$2.88 billion for the quarter. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Ovintiv will post 5.6577693 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ovintiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Ovintiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stephens upgraded Ovintiv to a “hold” rating, a minor positive catalyst that can attract buyers or reduce selling pressure. Stephens upgrade reported on Zacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus full‑year EPS estimates cited in the coverage referenced remain near $5.66, so while Zacks trimmed many quarter/year lines, the headline consensus hasn’t moved dramatically yet — leaving valuation expectations broadly intact for now. MarketBeat Ovintiv coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued multiple sequential cuts to Ovintiv’s quarterly and annual EPS forecasts across recent notes (Q4 2025–Q4 2027 and FY2025–FY2027). Examples: several quarter trims (Q1–Q4 across 2025–2027) and FY cuts (FY2025 lowered to ~$5.92 from $6.01; FY2026 to ~4.87–4.88; FY2027 trimmed to the mid‑$6s). These pervasive downward revisions signal weaker forward earnings outlooks and are a clear negative for longer‑term valuation. Zacks Research estimate revisions (MarketBeat)

About Ovintiv

Ovintiv Inc is a leading North American exploration and production (E&P) company focused on developing its high-quality, multi-basin portfolio. Ovintiv works to safely produce crude oil and natural gas-products that make modern life possible for all. The Company is focused on creating long-term shareholder value while contributing to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.