Analysts downgrade Suncor Energy amid market uncertainty
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 13 Jan 26
Source: TipRanks
Suncor Energy Inc (SU) reached a 52-week high, gaining 3.00% in regular trading.
However, analysts have downgraded SU, citing market concerns following Maduro's overthrow and a crash in Western Canadian Select (WCS) prices, which may impact future profitability. Increased competition from Venezuelan crude returning to the market poses additional risks for Suncor, which sends a significant portion of its output to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries.
The current economic uncertainty has led analysts to recommend caution with investments in oil stocks, particularly those facing competition and market volatility.
Analyst Views on SU
Wall Street analysts forecast SU stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SU is 49.83 USD with a low forecast of 41.06 USD and a high forecast of 70.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 52.030
Low
41.06
Averages
49.83
High
70.00
Current: 52.030
Low
41.06
Averages
49.83
High
70.00
About SU
Suncor Energy Inc. is a Canada-based integrated energy company. The Company's segments include Oil Sands, Exploration and Production (E&P), and Refining and Marketing. Its operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil production; petroleum refining in Canada and the United States; and the Company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations). The Company is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a lower-emissions future through investments in lower-emissions intensity power, renewable feedstock fuels and projects targeting emissions intensity. The Company also conducts energy trading activities focused primarily on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products and power. It also wholly owns the Fort Hills Project, which is located in Alberta's Athabasca region.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
