TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

55.69
-0.50 (0.89%)
as of Jun 26, 2026, 1:56:42 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 26, 2026, 12:00 am

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.

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Fair Value
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SELL

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.

COMMENT

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.

COMMENT

Having a great year. He owns Suncor (SU-T). Oil is probably right where it should be right now. Might be a little elevated with what is going on in Russia, but he doesn’t expect oil to go a lot higher.

SELL ON STRENGTH

Stock vs. Stock: CPG or CNQ. He doesn’t like saying one stock is better than the other. There is that chatter in the market place that they may not be able to cover the dividend.

TOP PICK

They are now benefiting from investments they made along the way. Wonderful unexploited Nat Gas assets. Differentials are narrowing and it means better profits for this one. Could be a great core holding in a portfolio.

BUY

Stock vs. Stock: CVE, CNQ or SU for an oil sands play. Is the only pure play oil sands play of the three. This is the one you have to go with if you want oil sands.

BUY

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.

BUY

Thinks it will continue to do well because it is still trading at a substantial discount to peers. Thinks their cash flow consensus is actually too low because of the Nat Gas assets they hold.

HOLD

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.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has done well. About a third Nat Gas and two thirds oil. Under $40 it would be a great buy for the long term.

TOP PICK

There are a number of catalysts. 40% unhedged Natural Gas. One of the names that will benefit most from the differentials decreasing. XL would benefit them. High single digit growth profile can allow the dividend to continue to grow.

BUY

One of the more unique seniors. Tremendous oil sands base. They have an under exploited Nat Gas asset. A smart company has taken a contrarian view and gone for a Nat Gas leveraged asset.

BUY

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.

COMMENT

Admires this company and this is a great holding.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

The whole energy sector had a bump up. Likes this one and they have been buying Nat Gas properties. For a five year horizon she would buy it, but right now she is waiting for a pullback.

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