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EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall99
Excellent — top fifth of the marketSuper StockF 7/9Better than 99% of Market stocks, per EL7's model
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
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Valuation
85
12.9x▲17.8xTop tier
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Growth
58
15.9%▲7.1%Around median
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Quality
86
20.8%▲4.5%Top tier
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Safety
83
0.5x▲2.6xTop tier
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Capital Return
75
2.36%▲2.12%Top tier
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Momentum
96
50.4%▲2.9%Top tier
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Sentiment
75
6▲3Top tier
SU

SU Suncor Energy Inc.

Suncor Energy Inc. · NYSE
Market Closed
68.83
▼ ⁦-0.15%⁩ (-0.10)
Market Cap$81.3B
Beta0.57
52w Low52w High
37.7770.29
Last Week
⁦-0.23%⁩
Last Month
⁦+9.72%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦+12.47%⁩
Last Year
⁦+71.01%⁩
Fair Value
Current price$69
Analyst target · 3 analysts
$89
⁦+29%⁩
See it clearly undervalued
Range ⁦$72–$106⁩
vs
DCF (estimate)
$95
⁦+39%⁩
Sees it clearly undervalued
⁦7.9⁩% discount · ⁦0⁩% growth
Bottom lineThe two methods broadly agree — estimate range ⁦$89–$95⁩.

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

This section combines price targets, revision history, analyst coverage changes, and an AI summary of what changed on the Street.

Price Target· 3 analysts setting price target
$89.00
⁦+29.3%⁩
Current Price $68.83·Median $89.00
Low
$72.00
High
$106.00
Current price
$68.83
Average target
$89.00
Street summary

Suncor Energy (SU) Price Revision Analysis

Bullish tilt

Suncor Energy stock has seen a notable positive shift in analyst estimates over the past thirty days, with the average price target jumping by 23.6% to rise from 72 to 89. It is noteworthy that the current stock price (65.67) is trading below the lowest price target set by analysts (72), reflecting a valuation gap in favor of the upside and a consensus among analysts on untapped growth potential, despite the price range variance between 72 and 106.

As of 2026-08-26
Revisions momentum · 30d
⁦+23.6%⁩
Average rating
★ 4.14
Buy
Analyst coverage
21
Buy conviction
76%
High
Rating activity · 30d
1↑ · 0↓
Target dispersion
49%
Wide
Analyst ratings over time21 analysts rating
8
8
5
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months3.57 → 4.14
Recent analyst moves
  • ⬆ Upgrade2026-08-19
    Morgan Stanley
    Overweight
  • = Reiterate2026-08-05
    BMO Capital
    Outperform
  • = Reiterate2026-07-17
    Scotiabank
    Outperform
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
    12.91x
    3.56x28.47x
    Cheap
  • Forward P/E
    —
    —
  • EV / EBITDA
    6.68x
    2.12x16.98x
    Cheap
  • FCF Yield
    9.0%
    -21.0%15.7%
    Strong
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    15.9%
    -19.7%63.1%
    Near median
  • EPS Growth YoY
    65.8%
    -141.8%256.7%
    Above average
  • Gross Margin
    51.0%
    7.8%72.1%
    Above average
  • ROIC
    20.8%
    -12.7%20.6%
    Exceptional
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
    0.50x
    0.40x3.19x
    Low debt
  • Dividend Yield
    2.4%
    0.4%10.1%
    Low
  • Payout Ratio
    30.8%
    11.9%109.0%
    Low
  • Altman Z-Score
    —
    —
Financial Analysis
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Stock Analysis

AI-generated
Based on 2026-08-05 data

Company Overview

Suncor Energy operates across an integrated energy value chain that includes oil production from oil sands and offshore operations, bitumen upgrading, refining, and fuel marketing and sales through Petro-Canada, in addition to exporting diesel and jet fuel. This integration enables crude oil, bitumen, and diluent to be moved among Firebag, Syncrude, Base Plant, and the refineries, and products then to be directed to domestic or export markets according to available margins, reducing reliance on third parties and helping offset disruptions at one asset with other assets within the network.

In fiscal year 2025, Suncor recorded revenue of $52.4 billion, net income of $5.9 billion, and earnings per share of $4.85, compared with revenue of $54.9 billion, net income of $6.0 billion, and earnings per share of $4.72 in fiscal year 2024. The comparison reveals a decline of approximately 4.6% in revenue and approximately 1.7% in net income, with earnings per share rising by approximately 2.8%, while net income remained well below the $8.3 billion recorded in fiscal year 2023.

In Q2 of fiscal year 2026, adjusted funds from operations reached $5.3 billion, nearly double their level a year earlier, and matched the quarterly record set in Q2 of fiscal year 2022 despite the average WTI crude price being approximately $15 per barrel lower than in that quarter. Adjusted funds from operations per share reached $4.52, and the downstream segment posted a record $2.3 billion, equivalent to approximately 43% of total adjusted funds from operations; upstream production also reached 761 thousand barrels per day, refinery throughput was 471 thousand barrels per day, and product sales were 655 thousand barrels per day.

What's Driving the Stock

  • Suncor recorded adjusted funds from operations of $5.3 billion in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, with record-high adjusted funds from operations and free cash flow per share, despite a production loss estimated by management at between 50 and 60 thousand barrels per day due to rain and snowmelt.
  • The downstream segment generated record adjusted funds from operations of $2.3 billion, supported by refinery throughput of 471 thousand barrels per day and record product sales of 655 thousand barrels per day; jet fuel sales reached 51 thousand barrels per day, up 90% from the previous record of 27 thousand barrels per day.
  • Preliminary July 2026 data showed production recovering to approximately 870 thousand barrels per day after the weather disruptions in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, and management said on the August 5, 2026 call that it expects to meet annual production guidance and deliver a stronger second half.
  • The company reduced the duration of Firebag maintenance in Q2 of fiscal year 2026 to 44 days from 58 days for the comparable event in 2022, and reduced the cost to $118 million from $150 million; the maintenance impact also came in at 60 thousand barrels per day, 25 thousand barrels per day better than the original estimate.
  • Suncor increased the pace of share repurchases from C$275 million per month at the beginning of 2026 to C$350 million in April 2026, then to C$500 million per month in August 2026. The company had returned approximately $1.8 billion to shareholders in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, including $1.1 billion through repurchases and $706 million through dividends.

Buying & Selling Case

▲ Buying Case4 pts

  • +The integrated model strengthens earnings resilience, as Suncor moved more than 90 thousand barrels per day among regional assets in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, including sending Firebag bitumen to Syncrude and keeping upgrading units operating despite the mines being affected by weather.
  • +The increase in exports appears to be operationally sustainable rather than merely a temporary benefit from margins; the company exported 56 cargoes in the first half of 2026 versus 58 cargoes in all of fiscal year 2025, and increased its capacity to export jet fuel from Montreal to 25 thousand barrels per day from zero a year earlier, according to the call.
  • +Maintenance programs provide tangible evidence of improved capital efficiency; the company achieved its target of reducing annual maintenance costs by $250 million within two years instead of three, and expects to achieve a reduction of $350 million in 2026, with the target raised to $400 million annually.
  • +Cash generation supports shareholder returns, as adjusted funds from operations reached $5.3 billion in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, while the pace of repurchases increased to the equivalent of C$1.5 billion per quarter at the monthly rate announced in August 2026.

▼ Selling Case6 pts

Valuation

The analyst consensus is “Buy,” with an average target of $89 and a wide range between $72 and $106. The average target is approximately 27% above the 52-week range high of $70.29, while the highest target is approximately 51% above it, reflecting strong expectations but also increasing the valuation’s sensitivity to any decline in crude prices, refining margins, or execution of the production plan.

BuyAnalyst target: $89(+29.3%)

Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-27; the live price is shown at the top of the page.

FAQ

What drove SU stock results in Q2 of fiscal year 2026?

Adjusted funds from operations reached $5.3 billion, nearly double their level a year earlier, and matched the quarterly record set in Q2 of fiscal year 2022. The downstream segment posted a record $2.3 billion due to strong margins, trading, and exports, while refinery throughput reached 471 thousand barrels per day. These results came despite upstream production declining to 761 thousand barrels per day due to weather and Firebag maintenance.

How did weather conditions affect Suncor’s production during Q2 of fiscal year 2026?

The Fort McMurray region experienced its highest rainfall and snowmelt in more than 30 years, at a level 50% above the ten-year average. Management estimated the production impact at between 50 and 60 thousand barrels per day during Q2 of fiscal year 2026. Preliminary July 2026 data showed production recovering to approximately 870 thousand barrels per day after operating conditions returned to expected levels.

Why is the refining and marketing segment important to Suncor?

The downstream segment recorded adjusted funds from operations of $2.3 billion in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, exceeding its previous record by approximately $200 million. Product sales reached 655 thousand barrels per day, and jet fuel set a record at 51 thousand barrels per day. The company also exported 56 cargoes in the first half of 2026, approaching the total of 58 cargoes during all of fiscal year 2025.

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  • −Earnings and share repurchases remain exposed to the cycle in oil prices and refining margins; the outperformance of earnings in Q2 of fiscal year 2026 was supported by higher realized crude prices and strong refining margins, and management confirmed that it would retain the flexibility to adjust returns if material changes occur in market conditions.
  • −Weather conditions have demonstrated their ability to disrupt production, as rain and snowmelt in Fort McMurray reduced production in Q2 of fiscal year 2026 by an estimated 50 to 60 thousand barrels per day, and upstream production ended at 761 thousand barrels per day despite the operational measures taken to mitigate the impact.
  • −The annual financial statements indicate a slowdown compared with cycle peaks; revenue declined from $62.9 billion in fiscal year 2022 to $52.4 billion in fiscal year 2025, and net income fell from $9.1 billion to $5.9 billion over the same period.
  • −Maintenance work still represents an execution risk in Q3 of fiscal year 2026; the plan included crude unit outages in Montreal, complex maintenance on a cracking unit in Edmonton, and a planned 50-day outage of a coker unit at Syncrude beginning on August 20, 2026.
  • −Some growth and market-access opportunities depend on unresolved regulatory outcomes; the memorandum of understanding among five oil sands companies and the federal and provincial governments is non-binding, and management said on August 5, 2026 that converting ambitions related to carbon policy, market access, and fiscal and regulatory terms into final agreements requires additional work.
  • −The valuation carries the risk of elevated expectations, because the average analyst target of $89 exceeds the 52-week range high of $70.29 by approximately 27%, while the target range spans from $72 to $106; reaching these levels requires continued record cash flows, a production recovery, and strong downstream margins.
How large is SU’s share repurchase program in 2026?

Suncor began fiscal year 2026 with a repurchase pace of C$275 million per month, then increased it to C$350 million in April 2026. In August 2026, it increased the pace to C$500 million per month, equivalent to C$1.5 billion per quarter if the rate continues. In Q2 of fiscal year 2026, the company returned approximately $1.1 billion through share repurchases, in addition to dividends of $706 million.

Is the efficiency of Suncor’s asset maintenance improving?

The company completed maintenance at Firebag plants 93 and 94 within 44 days in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, compared with 58 days for the comparable event in 2022. The cost declined to $118 million from $150 million, and the production impact fell to 60 thousand barrels per day instead of the 85 thousand included in the plan. The company also extended the next maintenance cycle for these two plants to five years from four years historically.