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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

56.19

+0.13 (0.23%)

as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 93 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is widely regarded as one of the best-managed companies in the Canadian oil and gas sector, characterized by its stability and strong management practices. While experts acknowledge the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry, many emphasize CNQ's robust cash flow generation and strategic focus on debt reduction and share buybacks, which bolster shareholder returns. The company's diversification into natural gas production adds to its appeal, as well as its consistent history of increasing dividends for over 25 years. Despite some experts expressing caution about short-term oil price fluctuations and macroeconomic conditions, the overall sentiment reflects confidence in CNQ’s long-term potential for growth and returns, framing it as a solid investment for both income-oriented and long-term investors.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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STRONG BUY

Pays a 4.05% dividend. A terrific company. They're buying back stock steadily which will eventually increase the stock price. They're paying off a big acquisition quickly. A definite buy, but they face the headwind of a challenging time for Canadian oil. His top choice in Canadian energy.

COMMENT

SU vs PKI? The two go to stocks in the energy space are CNQ and SU. We are eventually going to have a big consolidation in the energy space, there are too many small players now. SU is a solid company, he would prefer it.

COMMENT

Option trade with uncertainty in Canada? Do a covered call or write a put. If you sell a put, you must buy the stock at a certain price, so you can set a price point to enter the position. If a covered call, you're buying the stock, selling a call and capping your upside but reducing your cost base. The premiums on CNQ are in the top 25% of Canadian option premiums. Don't buy options on it now.

TOP PICK

Pays a 4.5% yield at a compelling valuation, yet offers free cash flow. CNQ could raise dividends and buyback shares. Among the better energy stocks. (Analysts’ price target is $44.10)

DON'T BUY

Sell or wait before Monday's election? Owning CNQ and SU He owns no oil stocks, but CNQ and SU are good. He sees no relief for oil stocks after the election, which could result in a coalition government. Doesn't see pipeline problems lifting.

COMMENT

They bought a lot of oil sands assets. They bought back a lot of stock also. He thinks their stock is cheap. Their debt is high but still well regarded.

BUY

It ranks quite well in his dividend model (top 15) but earnings estimates have been shaved in the last 90 days, yet free cash flow has grown. He is quite positive and this one should be able to participate on the commodity upside.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 26/18, Down 13%) You would have thought this stock would have been up given results so you are getting it on sale. See his Top Picks

TOP PICK

He prefers it over SU-T. They have all kinds of free cash flow. They increased the dividend almost 50% in the last three years. They bought all kinds of assets over the last few years at fire sale prices. If you own one Energy stock, this is the one. (Analysts’ price target is $45.32)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It is always a buy close to book value. In the low $30s it makes sense. They are buying back their stock aggressively. This will be an astute investment if we get back to $70-$100 oil. The stock has upside. They are generating a lot of free cash flow.

BUY

Pays nearly a 4% dividend. CNQ is one of the best-run oil companies, but he doesn't own oil.

TOP PICK

If oil prices live in this range and the differentials get fixed overtime, this company generates so much cash flow it holds no debt in 4 years time very conservatively, he thinks. Yield 4.45% (Analysts’ price target is $45.32)

COMMENT

Doesn't own any energy right now, but if she had to pick one, this is a good choice. Diversified, strong balance sheet, and has been increasing dividend all along. Dividend is safe. A good long-term, conservative play. Yield is over 4%.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 22/18, Down 27%) Even the heavy weights have reflected the environment they are in. It is still solidly producing positive cash flow.

TOP PICK

Canada's biggest oil producer. A contrarian pick given the brutal oil climate now. Pays 4.86% yield. It's trading at a discounted valuation now; the gap between the valuation and the oil in the ground is historically wide (too wide). Good growth. (Analysts’ price target is $45.66)

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