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The target train keeps rolling
Jefferies just bumped Devon Energy’s price target to $53 from $44 and left the stock at Hold. Translation: the analyst community is still warming up to Devon, but nobody’s exactly sprinting to the checkout line.
Why investors should care
This isn’t a make-or-break catalyst by itself, but it does matter because Devon is collecting higher targets from a bunch of names on the Street. When the same stock keeps getting its ceiling lifted, it usually means analysts are getting more comfortable with the setup — even if the ratings are still split between “buy” and “meh.”
Here’s the vibe:
- Jefferies sees about 9.35% upside from the prior close.
- Other firms have also been dialing up targets, with Truist at $63, BMO at $60, and RBC and Morgan Stanley both at $59.
- MarketBeat says the consensus is now Moderate Buy with an average target of $53.11.
The stock backdrop
Devon’s shares opened at $48.47, sitting below the consensus target but not exactly in bargain-bin territory either. The stock’s already had a decent run, and with a 52-week high of $52.71, you can see why analysts are being careful not to act like this is still stuck in the basement.
The bigger picture
This article is less about a fresh business shock and more about the Street continuing to reprice Devon higher after a solid earnings season. The company’s latest quarter beat on both EPS and revenue, which gives analysts something to point at besides vibes. Big picture: Devon may not be the loudest stock in energy, but the analyst crowd is clearly saying, “yeah, this one deserves a little more respect.”