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TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

68.68
-1.59 (2.26%)
as of Aug 25, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 99 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) has garnered a mixed but generally favorable response from various experts in the energy sector. Many affirm its strong management and operational efficiency, alongside its consistent dividend growth, which has been maintained for over 25 years. Despite concerns regarding fluctuations in oil prices and geopolitical issues impacting energy markets, analysts highlight CNQ's resilience and stability, making it a preferred choice among oil and gas companies in Canada. There's a recurrent theme of cautious optimism, with several reviews indicating it as a long-term hold while suggesting that current valuations may limit short-term upside. The company's ability to generate cash flow even at lower oil prices and its focus on returning capital to shareholders have been positively noted, although there's also recognition of the potential volatility tied to oil market dynamics.

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Buy
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Fair Value
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HOLD
When to take profits?

Everyone's metrics are based on $72 oil, and just look where oil's at. He loves this stock, but his call is that oil will probably come down (he could be wrong).

Valuation still isn't bad. Profile for Canadian oil vs. international oil is really good, given our nation-building projects and support. Don't sell, even if everything else goes up. Good insurance policy, and still a really good long-term stock.

BUY

Great way for investors to own long-life Canadian assets. Cash-generating machine. Paid down debt. Returning basically 100% FCF to investors. A more growthy oil sands story, plus opportunities for gas. We're at the beginning of a long bull market in energy.

Operates in a politically safe environment. Stay at home and buy this one. 

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

With global energy markets in turmoil, we again reiterate CNQ as a TOP PICK.  Recent quarterly earnings showed rising cash reserves, while debt continues to be retired and shares bought back. The dividend was increased for the 26th consecutive year and is supported by a payout ratio under 50% of cash flow.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $50) to $55, looking to achieve $80 — upside over 18%.  Yield 3.5% 

(Analysts’ price target is $56.40)
PARTIAL SELL

It just raised their dividend which has happened for 26 years in a row. There has been a big run-up in energy stocks but a lot of this had alrready happened  before the war with Iran started. It's time to take some profits.

BUY
SU vs. CNQ

Overall, SU is on the right trajectory and run efficiently. CNQ does have the nat gas component, so if that price appreciates we may see a bump in the stock price.

Consider investing in both. Both provide stable dividends, backed by the price of oil. Both were doing quite well even before the Iran conflict, which has just added to the performance. Remember that diversification is key.

HOLD

Don't sell (just trim if your position is large). One of the best oil companies in this country. Great management, good acquirers. Good cost control.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 12/25, Up 50.4%)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 $45) to $50 at this time.  

PARTIAL SELL
One of his top two positions, about 10%. Rebalance?

Master-class operation. Disciplined management -- acquisitions are only made when make economic sense for the long haul. Concentrated in oil sands. Massive nat gas reserves. Well positioned if Canada continues to walk the talk about international markets.

The right one to have, but realize that O&G is highly cyclical. We're probably at peak uncertainty. Use the opportunity to find areas that have been beaten up, or perhaps some international exposure. See his Top Picks.

HOLD
Reports next week. Big beat priced in, or more to go?

Profitable down to low $50's WTI. Great story. Decades of inventory. Good balance sheet. 7% shareholder returns. Nothing not to like.

Energy's benefited from the "everything else" trade. Also a pop from possible conflict with Iran. Thinks oil price will be challenged going ahead. Owns and loves this name, but wouldn't add.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It's jumped from $40 to $52 quickly. The best-run company in the world and one of the best oil ones. However, valuations leapt while the yield dropped from 5.5% to 4.3% quickly. Catch this under $50. All Canadian energy is up because of the rising oil price which is not sustainable.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 12/25, Up 34.4%)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 $41) to $45 at this time.  

BUY

Top-tier company. Dividend increases every year since it started paying one over 20 years ago. Stable income stream. Low-cost producer, profitable at $40 oil. Not overly bullish on long-term oil prices, so this is a good play against that backdrop.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 12/25, Up 27.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CNQ has achieved its target at $52.50.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and maintaining the stop at $41.  

TOP PICK

Again, we're in phase 2 of the market cycle. The 5-year chart shows the stock's corrective phase, and now it's starting to turn back up. At the end of this year or early next, companies will be moving their product around and they'll need fuel, which will fuel :) the demand for energy.

Likes it fundamentally, his analyst rates it "Outperform". Technically, set up to move higher. Yield is 4.77%.

(Analysts’ price target is $51.99)
DON'T BUY
For an income investor.

Without question, extremely well run. But valuation's very full, so he doesn't see meaningful upside from here. Yield is 4.8% (which is "fine").

He'd recommend FRU or WCP.

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