TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

64.93
-1.85 (2.77%)
as of Aug 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 97 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) has received mixed reviews from various experts. Many praise its strong management, stable cash flow, and consistent dividend growth, highlighting it as a reliable long-term investment in the energy sector. However, there are concerns regarding the cyclical nature of oil prices, with several analysts expressing caution about the long-term outlook for crude oil and suggesting potential headwinds from increased EV adoption and regulatory challenges. While short-term volatility is acknowledged, many experts believe CNQ's financial strength and diverse asset base position it well for the future. Overall, it is frequently noted as a solid choice for those looking to invest in the Canadian energy market, with a notable emphasis on the importance of oil price stability for CNQ's performance.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 26/24, Up 19%)

He's very heavy in resources. They'll slow down, but he likes them for the long run too.

BUY

Excellent company. One of top ten holdings. Likely to have 20% dividend growth going forward. Believes energy sector at the beginnings of a bullish trend. Expecting further growth for the company going forward. Would recommend holding for 5-10 years. Excellent long term investment. Price target = $113. Very strong management team. 

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Upcoming stock split won't affect performance of business. Optics can affect interest from retail investors, but overall - no difference. Business is very strong overall - with excellent management team. Major asset base. Does not own shares right now. Largest oil producer in Canada. ~1.5% of global oil produced by company. Excellent balance sheet with steady dividend growth. Founder has a lot of skin in the game (~2% or $2 Billion). 

WEAK BUY

He doesn't own any exploration & production companies, but follows the space. If he were to invest, this would be his top choice. Shareholder friendly, very good assets.

PARTIAL SELL

There's great demand for heavy oil due to OPEC's cuts and Mexico will export less. A phenomenal company. Excellent managers who own a lot of shares. It trades near fair value, so actually sell some shares. This will become a source of funds.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

No qualms with buying. Kryptonite to unwind rally would be a reversal in price of oil. Oil is at a 52-week high, and this stock tends to trade in lockstep with it. Above-peer-quality assets, management, capital allocation, return to shareholders, and financial strength. If own, hold. If not, and you believe in the oil rally, buy on dip. Quality compounder.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Good management, executes incredibly well. Shareholder-friendly moves. Ability to make acquisitions in tough times. Oil can creep up from here. Look for a pullback, or buy 1/2 a position now and the rest later. Very stable. Yield close to 4%.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 29/24, Up 27%)

A Top 10 holding. Suits all portfolios. Close to a 5% dividend, growing at north of 20%. Committed to returning all free cashflow to investors. High quality, very well managed. If he'd been allowed, he'd have used it as a Top Pick again today.

BUY

Oil was underpriced, but geopolitical risk and a warmer economy have helped raise prices. Oil is breaking out. CNQ already has. You need energy in your portfolio.

COMMENT

The question was on his preference re Canadian Natural Resources or TC Energy. TRP has a lot of debt and it's hard to build a pipeline. CNQ has driven down debt. It will sit at a lower level of around $10 billion and return excess money to shareholders.

DON'T BUY
Sell CPX to buy CNQ?

Two different companies. CPX is a utility, with better income distribution and lower growth. CNQ has a nice dividend, but with better growth. What are you looking for? For income, pick CPX. For growth, pick CNQ.

At current levels, he'd stick with CPX for the dividend and potential upside. More potential for upside growth, less potential for downside risk.

BUY

Large-cap oil will continue to do well. Using capital in shareholder-friendly ways by increasing dividend, paying down debt, and buying back shares. Believes in buying Canadian oil/gas.

BUY

They've been shooting the lights out lately. He's very bullish energy stock. He picked up quality names like this and Cenovus when oil fell below $70. WCS prices will narrow the gap with WTI when the Transmountain pipeline kicks into full gear in Q2.

BUY

Very string company. Excellent earnings in 2023. Very strong management team. Debt levels falling - have pledged 75-100% return of cash flow to investors. Strong oil prices very good for business. Expecting higher dividends going forward. Oil sands asset very long life that doesn't require exploration costs. Overall a very great business. 

WAIT

Very good operations. High quality. Well managed. Results can sometimes be volatile due to cyclicality. Impressive free cashflow. Price of energy should remain high due to China reopening plus geopolitical events. Paying down debt. Dividend and buybacks. Fundamentals are strong, but at all-time high. Try SU instead. Impressive yield around 4.5%.

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