
TSE:CNQ
This summary was created by AI, based on 94 opinions in the last 12 months.
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is widely regarded by experts as one of the best-managed companies in the Canadian energy sector. The company is recognized for its strong balance sheet, consistent free cash flow generation, and a robust dividend policy, having increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Analysts emphasize the stability provided by its large reserve base and the profitability at low oil prices, citing a breakeven point as low as $50 per barrel for WTI. Despite potential volatility due to fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical factors, many see CNQ as a suitable long-term hold. While some experts suggest exercising caution and waiting for a potential price pullback before buying, the overall sentiment leans towards a positive view of the company's future prospects and capital return strategies.
Oil is at $100 a barrel, which he doesn’t understand as the world is swimming in oil. Looking at a company like this and when the commodity is stretched, he wants to make sure the company has a lot more going for it because he doesn’t really like the underlying commodity. The company is doing some good things and he feels the stock price is a little stretched here. There are better things to buy if you are looking at the oil patch and looking for a bigger dividend.
One of the few large cap stocks he owns. Likes the free cash flow generating ability of their natural gas assets. They recently did an acquisition that has fee simple lands, as opposed to crown lands. The own the mineral rights under the ground. They could let another company operate on it and get the royalty income from their operations right off the top. You could see a couple of bucks from this.
There is an upward arc line off of the upward trend that started in mid-2013. That is a movement that probably needs to be corrected a bit. He wouldn’t be surprised if this had a bit of a correction this summer. For the time being, you can stay with it because there is no sign of it rounding over as yet.
Energy has come up considerably over the last month in his portfolios. He has been more focused on the midsize, more quickly growing producers, those that are using technology to rapidly add to reserves and production. Great balance sheet and they will have an opportunity to grow nicely going forward. Just made a couple of very nice acquisitions. Expecting accelerated dividend growth going forward.
Strong run from the start of the seasonal period. Actually picked up as early as January. But we broke below the trend line now. He doesn’t see a lot of upside in oil stocks.