• Paul Cheng from Scotiabank set a price target of $41 for Devon Energy, suggesting a potential increase of 12.89% from the current price.
• Despite a recent decline, Devon Energy's stock performance shows a 2.63% increase prior to the latest session, with an upcoming earnings report expected on February 17, 2026.
• The company has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.50, indicating a favorable outlook with 71% of recommendations as Strong Buy.

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) is a prominent player in the energy sector, primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City and is known for its operations in the United States. Devon Energy competes with other energy firms like Coterra Energy, with whom it is currently in merger discussions. This potential merger could create one of the largest independent shale producers in the U.S., enhancing their competitive edge.

On January 15, 2026, Paul Cheng from Scotiabank set a price target of $41 for Devon Energy, which was trading at $36.32. This target suggests a potential increase of 12.89% from the current price. Despite this optimistic outlook, Devon Energy's stock recently closed at $36.32, marking a 4.22% decline from the previous day. This decline contrasts with the broader market's performance, where indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all posted gains.

Devon Energy's recent performance shows a 2.63% increase prior to the latest session, which is below the Oils-Energy sector's 3.32% gain but above the S&P 500's 1.57% increase. Investors are keenly awaiting the company's upcoming earnings report on February 17, 2026. The expected earnings per share (EPS) is $0.94, representing an 18.97% decline from the same quarter last year. Revenue is anticipated to be $4.27 billion, a 2.94% decrease from the previous year.

Despite these challenges, Devon Energy is receiving positive attention from Wall Street analysts. The company has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.50, indicating a favorable outlook. Out of 31 brokerage firms, 22 have rated Devon Energy as a Strong Buy, and two have given it a Buy rating. This means that 71% of the recommendations are Strong Buy, and 6.5% are Buy, reflecting strong bullish sentiment among analysts.

Devon Energy's stock has traded between $35.97 and $38.24 today, with a market capitalization of approximately $23.23 billion. The trading volume for the day is 20.78 million shares. Over the past year, the stock has reached a high of $38.88 and a low of $25.89. As the company navigates its current challenges and potential merger, investors and analysts will continue to monitor its performance closely.