TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

65.32
-0.90 (1.36%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 3:07:05 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) is regarded as one of the best-managed oil and gas companies in Canada, demonstrating solid operational performance and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks. Experts highlight its significant reserve base, discipline in management, and ability to remain profitable even at lower oil prices, contributing to its attractiveness as a long-term hold. Despite some experts mentioning concerns regarding oil price volatility and the broader energy market outlook, many agree that CNQ's diversification and low-cost production make it a resilient player in the industry. The company has consistently raised dividends for over 25 years, reflecting strong cash flow generation and fiscal responsibility, with analysts projecting a positive long-term trajectory for the stock, particularly if oil prices stabilize or rise again.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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BUY

Yield is 4.1% and will grow, probably about 3-4% going forward. Will probably do more share buybacks. Higher highs and lows, recently broke out. Oil supply will remain constrained, demand will steadily increase.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 13/23, Up 17.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CNQ has achieved its target at $90.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $70) to $75.  

BUY

Very good company with excellent management team.
Expecting strength in energy industry.
Historically a very good capital allocation process.
Permian production peaking sooner than thought (good for oil prices).
Waiting for shares to rise further before selling.
Very safe dividend yield. 

WAIT

Consistent dividend payer over time. If he were to invest in oil/gas, this would be at the top of the list. You want to step in when oil prices are weak, and that's not now.

BUY

Energy prices should remain firm. Oil usage at all-time high, have to build US reserves again. In the sector, he prefers CNQ and TOU for growth, though dividends are not as high as some other companies.

TOP PICK

Technical opportunity in the energy space. Oil topping $80/barrel gives it industry-leading free cashflow. Robust, sustainable business and dividend. Well run, amazing revenue growth. Good value with more upside. Target price of $91. Weaker USD will benefit all commodities. Yield is 4.24%.

(Analysts’ price target is $91.26)
BUY
How do you assess quality of assets?

All the oil/gas companies have reserves reviewed annually, which evaluates inventory depth. He scrutinizes operating costs. CNQ has extreme inventory depth on oil, in addition to longer-term optionality on natural gas. Massive insider ownership. May just win the race to reach the inflection point of returning 100% of free cashflow to investors.

BUY

In oil, buy at home, but Canadians, because they're much cheaper and are more likely to hike dividends like CNQ, Suncor or TOU-T. Great cash flows and buying back shares. Even if oil is above $70, these stocks remain cheap.

BUY

Currently buying shares in the company.
Excellent management team with free cash producing assets.
Oil production will continue to grow.
Major capital expenditures over - able to produce oil with less costs.
Expected to generate $12 billion in free cash in 2024 ($80 billion market cap).
Higher dividends and share buybacks will continue.
Outlook for Canadian energy much better.
~5% dividend yield that is very stable.

BUY

Excellent company with high quality management team.
Counter cyclical acquirers. 
Has never cut dividend.
Long term - excellent investment.
Expecting dividend increases. 
If oil remains above $70, expecting further dividends and share buybacks.

Unspecified

It is one of the better ones and is active in conventional oil, gas drilling operations, and the oil sands. It has a dividend of 4% and is good at returning money to shareholders.

BUY
Best Canadian oil stock with low/no debt?

Not zero debt, but it's getting much lower. One of the best, executes very well. Reducing capex, increasing dividend, buying back shares, paying down debt. Fossil fuel is not going away, demand will continue.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 10/23, Up 21%)

Very strong management. Long-life assets are hard to replace. Companies that are able to manage debt and shareholder returns are being rewarded. Once debt reaches a certain level in 2024, 100% of cashflow goes to shareholders.

PARTIAL BUY

It's no hitting the top of its range this year, hitting resistance, but if you buy now you could be rewarded in a year. Energy is interesting now. The risk/reward is pretty good. But he prefers other energy names. Take a third of a position. He'd feel better if this broke above the mid-$80s.

COMMENT

Is currently trading at its $80 ceiling. If it breaks $80 it will be great news. Buy on that breakout, but not now.

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