Zacks Research Has Pessimistic View of Ovintiv Q4 Earnings

Ovintiv Inc. (TSE:OVV) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Ovintiv in a report issued on Wednesday, September 3rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $1.83 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.95. The consensus estimate for Ovintiv’s current full-year earnings is $5.66 per share.

A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Ovintiv from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 1st. TD Cowen upgraded Ovintiv to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 7th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, Ovintiv presently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Ovintiv Price Performance

Shares of OVV opened at C$56.94 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of C$14.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.08, a P/E/G ratio of 0.05 and a beta of 1.01. Ovintiv has a fifty-two week low of C$42.35 and a fifty-two week high of C$66.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 63.59, a current ratio of 0.52 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The business’s 50-day moving average is C$55.49 and its 200-day moving average is C$54.14.

Ovintiv Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 29th. Investors of record on Monday, September 29th will be issued a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 15th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Ovintiv’s dividend payout ratio is currently 52.86%.

Ovintiv Company Profile

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.