TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

66.22
-0.14 (0.21%)
as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 93 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has garnered significant attention from analysts and experts, primarily for its strong management and diversified asset portfolio, which includes both oil and natural gas. Many experts laud the company's disciplined capital return strategies, including consistent dividend increases and share buybacks, showcasing its commitment to shareholders. The firm remains resilient in fluctuating oil markets, operating profitably even at lower price points. While short-term sentiments vary based on oil price volatility and geopolitical factors, the general outlook remains positive, pointing to long-term potential amidst uncertainty. Experts suggest that for those looking to invest in energy, CNQ stands out as a strong candidate due to its operational efficiencies and solid financial position, despite some calling for caution in the current energy climate.

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BUY
Oil's doing well, but this one down 15% from April highs.

One of the best-in-class energy producers in Canada. Has done incredibly well since Covid lows. Caught up in being a little over-owned and overbought. Suffered from June's crystallizing of capital gains. Normally trades at a premium to the group, now back in line. A buying opportunity.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 23/23, Up 24%)

Still bullish. Stock's around her target of $49, but she believes it's fairly valued. Street consensus ratcheted up to $58-62, another 20% higher from here. 8/10 on fundamentals and technicals. Yield is 4%.

(Analysts’ price target is $57.00)
STRONG BUY

Excellent senior producer. Diversified across natural gas, crude oil, oil sands. Though underlying commodity prices tend to be cyclical, company has great track record of buying assets out of favour and focusing on areas when there's growth. 

Strong balance sheet. Quite attractive yield around 4.5%. Great long-term investment for exposure to the exploration base in Canada.

BUY

Likes the chart. 200-day MA trending higher, stock price has held above the 200-day having tested it twice this year and bounced off. He continues to accumulate at this level. Medium-term, oil price should continue higher. Strong financial performance and management. Yield is 4.2%, robust, and shareholder-friendly share buybacks.

BUY
For stability, capital appreciation, and dividend income for a retiree?

A newish holding for him. He bought during a pullback, as it became more compelling. No better name in Canada for stability, lends ballast to his portfolio. Massive inside ownership. Management laser-focused on operations and execution. All free cashflow being returned via buybacks. An OK yield of 4.3%, though there are better names just for yield.

BUY

Good outlook despite a risk of falling to $40. He's bullish oil and natural gas.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 26/24, Up 14%)

(Note the short timeframe.) Likes the chart. Bought on the breakout, and the stock's performing as hoped. Large breakout, minimal pullback.

BUY

Owns shares of company. Very strong business that has excellent assets. Current valuation is very cheap. Strong dividend yield. Excellent management team with a large amount of skin in the game. 

BUY

Blue chip, high quality. Shares correcting a bit. Strong operations, well managed, impressive yield. Cyclical, so results can be volatile from time to time. Pretty good free cashflow with current oil price, and he expects price to remain high. Met debt target last year, now returning cashflow to shareholders.

Buy here, add on further weakness.

BUY

You can buy this for oil and gas exposure and it should do well with oil trending up. It has been consolidating for the past two years at around $45. Sell if it goes below $40.

HOLD

Very good company, but does not own shares. Hard to predict energy prices - unsure on whether oil prices will remain high. Better options for investors in the market. However quality name with good assets, balance sheet, dividend, management and profits. 

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Very high quality company. Excellent management team. Expecting return of capital to shareholders. Very good balance sheet, with strong asset base. Expecting cash flow per share to rise. Oil prices appear stable. Expensive compared to peers - but very good name to buy. Recent weakness, a good time to buy. 

COMMENT

This was another question on which company she prefers.. They are both doing well. Her company owns CNQ which has a very good, conservative management team and good assets. It buys assets at rock bottom prices and has a good mix. They can now pay back 100% of free cash flow to investors. WCP is light oil which has a higher decline rate but the management team is doing well making the wells last longer.

BUY

Loves management team. 15% compounder going back 20+ years. Increases dividend every single year. Does he know where oil prices are going? No. Buy it here? Yes. Special dividend? Only if oil goes to $90-95 and stays; otherwise, will just maintain dividend and buy back stock.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 01/23, Up 37%)

They've reduced debt so much so now they return 100% of cash to shareholders. Great assets and managers. Buybacks can be sporadic, though. The dividend absorbs the volatility in oil prices.

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