Are analysts right about CVR Energy, Inc. (CVI)?

Energy · price $56.82 · median target $52.00 (-8%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 28% of analyst price targets on CVR Energy, Inc. turned out profitable, for an average return of -19% (across 47 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Sell" with a median price target of $52.00 (-8% vs the current $56.82, from 3 analysts).

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Current price

$56.82

Median target (12 mo)

$52.00 -8%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

28%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

-19%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For CVR Energy, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 28% were profitable, average return -19% (47 calls). At 3 months: -2% average return (44% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Analyst / broker	Calls i	% profitable i	Avg return i
Goldman Sachs	18	39%	-14%
Scotiabank	10	20%	-30%

Frequently asked questions

Is CVR Energy, Inc. a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on CVR Energy, Inc. (CVI) is "Sell" (0 bullish, 8 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 28% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is CVR Energy, Inc.'s price target?

The median 12-month price target is $52.00 (-8% vs $56.82), ranging from $50.00 to $53.00 (3 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on CVR Energy, Inc.?

Over 1 year, 28% of analyst targets on CVR Energy, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of -19% (across 47 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the CVR Energy, Inc. stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $52.00 within 12 months, i.e. -8% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $53.00, the most cautious $50.00.

What is the CVR Energy, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $52.00, -8%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (28%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is CVR Energy, Inc. overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for CVR Energy, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.