TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

63.38
-1.55 (2.39%)
as of Aug 5, 2026, 7:15:30 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 97 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is regarded as one of the best-managed companies in the Canadian energy sector, known for its disciplined management, diverse asset base, and consistent returns to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Many analysts highlight its strong cash flow generation capability, allowing it to be profitable even when oil prices dip to as low as $40-$50 per barrel. While the overall sentiment about the long-term price of oil remains bearish, with predictions suggesting lower prices in the coming years, experts agree that CNQ's operational efficiencies and low-cost production give it a competitive edge. Despite short-term price volatility linked to fluctuating oil prices, the consensus is that CNQ remains a solid investment for long-term holders, albeit with caution regarding entry points. The stock is well-positioned to weather market cycles, but timing purchases based on oil price movements is recommended.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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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.

SELL

He has never been big on oil sands. His issue is that when oil is $102 and markets are a little heavy here, he needs dividends that are higher. Prefers BTE-T.

BUY

One of his larger holdings. Senior producer that stands out by its cash flow. Underappreciated portfolio of assets. Should benefit from tightening of oil differentials.

HOLD

Some analysts have recently upgraded this company. Stock has performed quite nicely. Also, the differentials between Western Canadian Select and WTI have narrowed so the amount they are realizing is greater which helps. Very strong management team. Good balance sheet. Have some growth prospects with their future offshore drilling in South Africa. Expecting pretty healthy dividend increases.

BUY

This is the time when you want to own Canadian energy stocks. They normally do very well from around the 3rd week in January right through until the end of April of each year. Chart shows a nice upper trend, outperforming the market and above its 20 day moving average giving it 3 positive technicals.

BUY

Really nice run since the spring of last year. Has had a good boost with the recent Keystone talk. They will really benefit if Keystone comes through. Would like to see a bigger dividend.

BUY

Growing their production. Feels oil is going to be a good place to be. You have to own this or Suncor (SU-T) in your portfolio. You have oil production for as long and as far as the eye can see. Oil prices will bounce around, but there is certainty in the longness of the reserves that you cannot get from anybody else. Also, they are not blowing up the balance sheet to pay out a dividend.

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