TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

64.28
-1.94 (2.93%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 6:04:21 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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HOLD

Currently underweight in oil and gas. Financially strong. Good at returning capital to shareholders with dividend increases and buybacks.

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1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 02/23, Up 5.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CNQ is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $58) to $67 at this time. 

Unspecified

There is lots of upside potential but the Fair Market Value (FMV) is slipping a bit and it is trading near a multi-year high. He prefers the junior oil and gas stocks since they are much cheaper with better upside potential. They also come with more volatility.

BUY

Premier play to add energy exposure. Good valuation, lots of free cashflow, more stable than lots of other E&P companies out there especially those in natural gas. Large, liquid, dividend growth. 

BUY

Paid 23 years of dividend increases. It's Canada's top gas producer with exposure to LNG. really likes it. Dipped below $70 briefly and rarely does to that level, but can still buy around $80 and collect the 4.5% dividend. A core holding for him.

HOLD

ESG is treating big oil companies like pariahs. So big oil is buying back shares, keeping capex flat, increasing dividends, and paying down debt. And the bigger companies throw off a lot of free cash as oil price goes up.

BUY

Very good company that owns shares in.
Excellent management team.
Shares have out performed S & P 500 in 2022.
Good for long term investors.
Demand will continue to rise for energy.
~4% dividend yield that has never been cut (even in Covid-19).

BUY

Very strong management team with Murray Edwards.
Trading at premium.
Excellent dividend yield that is very strong.
Great energy company for the long term shareholder.
Low risk investment. 

TOP PICK

It has very strong management which knows how to guide the company over the long term. It has made acquisitions in distressed companies in its sector. The dividend of 5.2% is very safe regardless of oil prices. Has a great balance sheet with amazing free cash flow and has raised dividends for 23 years in a row. It will use extra free cash flow for specific dividends and share buybacks. Has over 30 years of reserves.   Buy 15  Hold 8  Sell 0

(Analysts’ price target is $91.08)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 09/22, Up 7%)

Still owns shares in company.
Continues to see upside in the company.
Energy prices will remain strong.
Target price of $92 per share.
Two decades of increased dividend payments.
Healthy yield of ~4.5%.
Best in energy sector. 

HOLD

These big companies have been treated poorly by the Canadian government and are disparaged by parts of the world. They've all paid down debt, bought back shares, increased dividends, and kept capex low. Oil prices will probably remain high over the longer term, and these companies will benefit.

Unspecified

The price reacts quickly to commodity prices. It has long life assets and is reducing debt and is very interesting as a dividend growth stock. The oil sector has corrected over the past few months. 

STRONG BUY

Likes it very much, a huge oil producer with some natural gas production. Pays a 4.5% dividend--it's a cash cow. Also bought back $5.6 billion of shares in the past 12 months and aren't adding debt to do it. In fact, debt levels are strong. Executives own a lot of shares. Can buy at current prices though it's showing lower highs and lower lows recently, but he expects prices to climb

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

At $80 WTI, CNQ is generating massive cash flow.  In 2022 funds were up 66% and cash reserves are the highest level in at least 5 years and that is after paying down debt aggressively.  This will be a play on forward global oil prices, but oil prices don't need to go higher to see a good return on this investment.  It trades at 2.2x book and less than 5x cash flow and it supports a 32% ROE.  Plus it pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 30% of cash flow.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $58, looking to achieve $92 -- upside potential of 17%.  Yield 4.3%

(Analysts’ price target is $92.00)
BUY
Led by very strong management (Murray Edwards). Has bought shares in company. Very strong inventory depth. Can buy decades in inventory for nothing. Trading at 22$ cash flow yield @ $100 oil. Paying strong dividend. Expecting meaningful share appreciation.
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