Suncor Energy Inc (SU) Stock Surpasses Analyst Target Price of $48.86 at $49.59
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 15 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Price Breakthrough: Suncor Energy's stock price reached $49.59 in recent trading, surpassing the average analyst 12-month target price of $48.86, indicating increased market confidence that may attract more investor attention.
- Analyst Reactions: As the stock price exceeds the target, analysts may consider downgrading valuations or raising target prices, reflecting expectations of improved fundamentals that could influence future stock performance.
- Target Price Distribution: Among the 18 analysts covered by Zacks, target prices range from $41.04 to $54.75, with a standard deviation of $3.776, highlighting differing views on Suncor Energy's future performance, necessitating cautious investor assessment.
- Investor Signal: The stock price surpassing the target price provides investors with a signal to reassess the company, prompting them to consider whether the current valuation is justified or if it is time to take profits to mitigate risk.
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.
