Suncor Energy Inc. · SU · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
Suncor pairs record Q2 cash generation with higher buybacks
Suncor’s Q2 discussion supports a case that integrated operations, turnaround efficiencies and export flexibility can underpin cash generation and shareholder returns. The case still depends on execution through weather and turnaround risks, commodity conditions and the durability of downstream margins.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, management’s current discussion emphasized resilience to severe weather, reduced turnaround costs and durations, record jet-fuel exports, and an increase in the monthly buyback program to $500 million. The prior analysis had cited a $275 million monthly buyback pace in early 2026.
Guidance delta
Management maintained guidance; the supplied analysis does not identify a change to the outlook.
Key takeaways
- AFFO and cash flow reached all-time highs, according to the supplied call analysis.
- Management described strong downstream margin capture and integrated trading and export flexibility.
- The monthly buyback program increased to $500 million.
- Turnaround costs and durations declined, while management described measures to address weather-related production impacts.
Management priorities
- Optimize turnarounds and extend plant cycles.
- Expand jet-fuel exports and global product sales.
- Use the integrated model to route crude and products flexibly.
- Maintain shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 5, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 1, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | Upgrade | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Maintain | Jul 12, 2024 |
| TD Securities | Hold | Hold | Maintain | May 22, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | Equal Weight | Upgrade | Aug 23, 2023 |
| National Bank Financial Inc | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jun 9, 2022 |
| CIBC | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Evercore ISI Group | In Line | Outperform | Downgrade | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Macquarie | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Feb 7, 2019 |
| GARP Research | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Mizuho | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 24, 2018 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Edward Jones | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Nov 21, 2017 |
| National Bank Financial | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Desjardins | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Nomura | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 22, 2015 |
| GMP Securities | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Deutsche Bank | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jan 22, 2015 |
| B of A Securities | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Dec 11, 2014 |
| AltaCorp Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 16, 2014 |
| FirstEnergy Capital | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Mar 27, 2014 |
| ISI Group | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Stifel | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Global Hunter Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 6, 2013 |
| BMO Capital | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Apr 23, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $72.04. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Devin McDermott | $106 | $68.53 | +47.1% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neil Mehta | $72 | $65.47 | -0.1% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $54 | $49.87 | -25.0% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $70 | $45.77 | -2.8% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $48 | $44.36 | -33.4% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Randy Ollenberger | $65 | $39.67 | -9.8% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| BMO Capital | Randy Ollenberger | $62 | $40.69 | -13.9% | May 22, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $43 | $37.82 | -40.3% | May 20, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Michelle Weaver | $45 | $37.22 | -37.5% | May 4, 2022 |
| Tudor Pickering | Matt Murphy CFA | $33.42 | $28.91 | -53.6% | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Devin McDermott | $36.6 | $27.32 | -49.2% | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Bank of America Securities | Doug Leggate | $35.01 | $26.33 | -51.4% | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neil Mehta | $22.28 | $22.6 | -69.1% | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Evercore ISI | Stephen Richardson | $26.26 | $18.98 | -63.5% | Jul 30, 2021 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationSuncor Energy Inc. operates as a fully integrated energy enterprise. Its primary focus involves the development of hydrocarbon resources, particularly within Canada's Athabasca oil sands region. Globally, the company undertakes the exploration, acquisition, development, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of crude oil. Domestically, it distributes petroleum and petrochemical products, predominantly under the Petro-Canada brand. Suncor's operations are divided into several key segments: The Oil Sands division extracts bitumen through both mining and in-situ techniques, converting it into refinery feedstock and diesel, or blending it for direct market sale.…
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-08-05T18:19:27.826575+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-09-09T01:23:14.388487+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-11-05T04:50:41.477140+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-11-05T04:50:41.474499+00:00
Methodology
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