
TSE:CNQ
This summary was created by AI, based on 96 opinions in the last 12 months.
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) remains a widely discussed player in the Canadian oil sector, with experts noting its solid fundamentals and effective management. Many reviews highlight the company's ability to manage its debt efficiently while continuing to return capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. The stock is recognized for its high-quality assets and strong cash flow generation, even in lower oil price environments. However, opinions diverge on its current valuation, with some experts indicating it has reached fair value or is mildly overvalued due to significant price increases in recent months. Outlook on oil prices presents a mixed sentiment, with some expressing bearish long-term views while others remain optimistic about short-term trading opportunities. Overall, CNQ is considered a strong long-term investment, especially for income-focused investors due to its consistent dividend record.
The question was on his preference between Suncor and CNQ. He would side with Suncor since it has more upside and CNQ's price is approaching fair value. Suncor has underperformed over the past week with the CEO stepping down. He had guided the company to a major turn-around. If the next CEO can continue to run the company as well as it has been running then he sees a 40% upside two years out.
Great company and he's made some $$ in it. That said, 80% of the variability will be the price of oil. Oil is jumping all over (to say the least ;). Thinks oil will stay up here, and CNQ should do fairly well. He's comfortable riding out the cyclicality, but have it as just one part of a diversified portfolio.
Long-term outlook for crude oil is bearish. When he looks at the forward price of crude past 2030, it's in the $50s (and could get into $40s depending on supply dynamics).
Short term, sure, buy dips in the energy space. Is this a name he'd be comfortable buying here and holding for 5-10 years? Absolutely not.
Likes it at almost every investment cycle. (She'd choose it as a Top Pick on every Market Call appearance if they let her ;) Premium assets, premium management, low decline rate. Consistent cashflow.
Makes $$ when oil is $50. Higher oil price means that it can pay down debt faster and buy back more shares. A stock to own for the next 50 years. Yield is 4.27%, and dividend is growing.
Oil prices are everywhere, and you have to be comfortable with that. Probably not a bad idea to buy when oil is ~$70 and everyone thinks the worst has passed. Trades in line with peers. Balance sheet in very good shape. 25% FCF from 2025-2027, on 3% production growth. Nice dividend. Even if oil goes down, it's profitable down to WTI at $50.
If you think oil's going down, you don't want to buy this stock. It's a coin toss right now with oil at $70. There are easier risk/reward places than oil stocks right now.
Canadian Natural Rsrcs is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol CNQ.TO (previously CNQ-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CNQ-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:CNQ or CNQ.TO
In the last year, 96 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CNQ.TO (previously CNQ-T on Stockchase). 65 analysts recommended to BUY and 18 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is HOLD. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Canadian Natural Rsrcs.
Canadian Natural Rsrcs was recommended as a Top Pick by Chris Blumas on 2026-08-12. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Canadian Natural Rsrcs.
Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Canadian Natural Rsrcs.
Canadian Natural Rsrcs is followed by 1402 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2026-08-12, Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO) stock closed at a price of $66.38.
His go-to name in the energy space. The oilsands operators gush cash (and will for a long time), which gives them lots of options. Income and growth. Valuation has kept him from adding right now.