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Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) has been analyzed by 21 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
| Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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| Total Ratings | 10 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 30D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2M Ago | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3M Ago | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $60.86, a high estimate of $69.00, and a low estimate of $49.00. Observing a 6.29% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $57.26.
The perception of Devon Energy by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
| Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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| Noah Hungness | B of A Securities | Announces | Buy | $64.00 | - |
| Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | Raises | Overweight | $61.00 | $60.00 |
| Nitin Kumar | Mizuho | Raises | Buy | $61.00 | $57.00 |
| Scott Hanold | RBC Capital | Raises | Sector Perform | $57.00 | $55.00 |
| Neal Dingmann | Truist Securities | Lowers | Buy | $67.00 | $69.00 |
| Nitin Kumar | Mizuho | Raises | Buy | $57.00 | $53.00 |
| Derrick Whitfield | Stifel | Raises | Buy | $66.00 | $65.00 |
| Neal Dingmann | Truist Securities | Raises | Buy | $69.00 | $66.00 |
| Biju Perincheril | Susquehanna | Raises | Positive | $65.00 | $52.00 |
| Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | Raises | Overweight | $60.00 | $59.00 |
| Devin McDermott | Morgan Stanley | Raises | Overweight | $50.00 | $49.00 |
| Scott Gruber | Citigroup | Raises | Buy | $62.00 | $55.00 |
| Paul Cheng | Scotiabank | Raises | Sector Outperform | $67.00 | $53.00 |
| Josh Silverstein | UBS | Raises | Neutral | $57.00 | $48.00 |
| Betty Jiang | Barclays | Announces | Equal-Weight | $59.00 | - |
| Arun Jayaram | JP Morgan | Raises | Overweight | $62.00 | $57.00 |
| Neal Dingmann | Truist Securities | Lowers | Buy | $66.00 | $69.00 |
| Roger Read | Wells Fargo | Raises | Overweight | $59.00 | $46.00 |
| Devin McDermott | Morgan Stanley | Raises | Overweight | $49.00 | $48.00 |
| Derrick Whitfield | Stifel | Lowers | Buy | $65.00 | $75.00 |
| Scott Gruber | Citigroup | Raises | Buy | $55.00 | $52.00 |
To gain a panoramic view of Devon Energy's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Devon Energy's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -5.94%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Devon Energy's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 16.57%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Devon Energy's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.92%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Devon Energy's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.41%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.53.
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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