Cenovus Energy Inc. Schedule 13G/A shows Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 78,036,274 shares of common stock, representing 4.2% of the 1,875,001,000 shares believed to be outstanding as of 03/31/2026. The filing states CWI has sole voting power for 77,432,690 shares and sole dispositive power for 78,036,274 shares. The filing is signed by Jae Won Chung as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Capital Research and Management Company.
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Insights
Passive disclosure: a large asset manager reports a 4.2% stake.
Capital World Investors discloses beneficial ownership of 78,036,274 shares, equal to 4.2% of the company based on the filing's stated outstanding share count of 1,875,001,000 as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes sole voting power to CWI for 77,432,690 shares.
Because this is a Schedule 13G/A, the filing reflects passive investment reporting rather than an active takeover intent; subsequent filings would show any change in intent or material transactions.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:78,036,274 sharesPercent of class:4.2%Shares outstanding (stated):1,875,001,000 shares+2 more
Percent of class4.2%of 1,875,001,000 shares believed outstanding
Shares outstanding (stated)1,875,001,000 sharesbelieved to be outstanding
Sole voting power77,432,690 sharessole power to vote
Sole dispositive power78,036,274 sharessole power to dispose
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power
3 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Schedule 13G/A shows Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficial ownershipfinancial
"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 78,036,274 shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 78,036,274"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)
Citizenship:
N/A
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
15135U109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
78,036,274 **
**Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 78,036,274 shares or 4.2% of the 1,875,001,000 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)
Percent of class:
4.2 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
77,432,690
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
78,036,274
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Capital World Investors
Signature:
Jae Won Chung
Name/Title:
Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
