Devon Energy (DVN, $29.67) gets rating hike and price target boost at Raymond James
Devon Energy shares rose Tuesday, following a rating upgrade and price target increase by Raymond James analyst.
Analyst John Freeman boosted rating on the energy company’s shares to strong buy from outperform. Freeman hiked his price target to $40 from $34.
Freeman mentioned that the solid performance of Devon's Delaware wells offer opportunities for productivity gains – something that would boost Devon's free-cash-flow-to-enterprise-value ratio, which could lead toa a higher dividend yield, according to Freeman .
DVN in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on May 05, 2023
The 10-day moving average for DVN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on May 05, 2023. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 30, 2023. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on DVN as a result. In of 98 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for DVN turned negative on May 31, 2023. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
DVN moved below its 50-day moving average on May 02, 2023 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DVN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for DVN entered a downward trend on May 25, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where DVN's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 31 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DVN advanced for three days, in of 315 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
DVN may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.734) is normal, around the industry mean (6.032). P/E Ratio (5.102) is within average values for comparable stocks, (15.522). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.439) is also within normal values, averaging (55.807). Dividend Yield (0.108) settles around the average of (0.093) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.586) is also within normal values, averaging (147.296).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. DVN’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
Notable companies
Industry description
Market Cap
High and low price notable news
Volume
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
General Information
a company which engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas properties
Industry OilGasProduction
DVN and
Correlation & Price change
A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, DVN has been closely correlated with MRO. These tickers have moved in lockstep 89% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if DVN jumps, then MRO could also see price increases.
