TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

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-0.94 (1.42%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 2:24:48 pm Market Open.
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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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BUY

A core holding. They've never cut the dividend and have grown it for many years. One of the best management teams anywhere in the world; are great counter-cyclical buyers. He's very bullish natural gas, which is another tailwind for CNQ. Their Oil Sands are best in class and will continue to produce steady cash flow.

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate CNQ, Canada's largest oil and gas company, as a TOP PICK.  Trading at 10x earnings and 2.1x book value, it supports a ROE of 25%.  The dividend has grown annually by 20% for over 20 years and is backed by a payout ratio under 40% of cash flow.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $67) to $70, looking to achieve $90 -- upside potential of 17%.  Yield 4.2%

(Analysts’ price target is $90.45)
BUY

Believes large companies will conserve capital & return it to shareholders rather than M&A activity.
New mentality that shareholders need to be re-paid.
Long term CNQ is a great hold.

Unspecified

It is moving sideways same as most of the oil stocks. The floor is probably in the $70 range. Eventually it should go up.

HOLD

He doesn't know where oil prices are going to go, but he's confident that oil demand will be pretty strong over the next 5-10 years. Extremely well run. Fantastic fundamentals. Big oil sands capex spend is done, just free cashflow now. Own this instead of utilities, pipelines, or banks. Raised dividend for 20+ years, more to come.

BUY

Top tier performer.
Excellent management team led by Murray Edwards.
Strong dividend yield.
Record profits even with lower prices.
Demand for energy not going anywhere.

BUY

One of the best oil companies in Canada. Focused on shareholder returns, reducing capex. Debt levels will go down. Oil is not going away. Gives them credit for taking steps on climate change. Yield is 4.9%.

WAIT

Very well run. Also look at SU. These 2 names are his favourites. Look to add on a bigger correction.

BUY

Very strong large cap energy name.
Concerns of recession overblown - not too worried.
Tightening oil market will raise oil prices in the long term.
Good time to buy with current share price.
15% free cash flow yield.
~4.8% dividend yield.

Unspecified

It is in a basing pattern. It is one of the highest quality companies in the energy field. You could buy now if you have a long term view since there should be value on the fundamentals side. There is not a lot of energy production coming on board.

TOP PICK

Bullish on oil. Management owns a lot of stock. Disciplined capital approach. Less of a drill-at-all-costs mentality and more money being returned to shareholders. Well managed, great long-life assets. Oil and nat gas might be under pressure now, but prices will go up as the transition to renewables takes its time. Strong cashflow. Yield is 4.93%.

(Analysts’ price target is $90.51)
BUY

Never bet against this management. Massive inventory depth, exposure to Canadian heavy oil, longer-term natural gas optionality. Should hit final debt target at end of this year, and announced shareholders will then get 100% of free cashflow. Super solid. Incredibly strong balance sheet. Yield is 5%.

COMMENT

It is great company with a very diverse asset base. It has a pattern of trading sideways for a few years then shooting up. It has shot up again in the last few years so there is not much room to grow and there is downside pressure. Has a good dividend of 4.8%.

HOLD

Because of ESG pressure, big cap oil has decided to buy back shares, pay down debt, increase dividends, keep capex reasonable. Great job of making good acquisitions and executing well, including being on time.

BUY

World-class operator. Respects management. Putting his money here to play the stronger oil market compared to 3-4 years ago.

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