TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

62.85
-2.08 (3.20%)
as of Aug 5, 2026, 8:00:01 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

They have been increasing their dividends, but historically have not given out large dividends because they've deployed it, with the oil sands product. He likes CNQ, it's trading at a discount, and when the keystone pipeline goes through the discount will narrow. CNQ also deals with natural gas which has been down for about 5 years now, and drilling has slowed in the US. Over time the prices will normalize which will also help.

SELL

Have owned for a few years. Is one of the highest costs producers of oil in the world. Can only be profitable if oil prices stay at the price they are now. Second problem is transportation, which has become much more prohibitive over the last 5 years. If we see natural gas replacing diesel, and shale oil being produced in the US, then CNQ is not in a good place.

PAST TOP PICK

(Down 6.21) She is purchasing more. Still believes it will do well.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick May 10/12, Down 3.31%) Sold into the fall. He was worried about the western Canadian oil price. He almost bought back in.

BUY

(Market Call Minute) They can increase the dividend.

COMMENT

Fantastic Canadian oil company. Stock is where it is because of oil and gas prices concerns on where they will be over the next year. In his opinion this is the best run oil/gas company. Great investment.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick March 13/12. Down 13.3%.) You just have to be patient.

TOP PICK

Likes natural gas option. Largest land holder in Montney. A good time to buy it. Good prospects for dividend increases and share buy backs.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 10/12. Up 3.81%.) Sold her holdings at $28 in November. The oil sands could be an area she goes back to. She wants to see the infrastructure being put in place and sees how that plays out.

SELL ON STRENGTH

Likes them but right now the energy sector is range bound and CNQ is at the top of the range. He would want to take some money off the table. At the bottom of the range he would be a buyer. If we get the pipeline built then we have the case for revenue streams to go up.

BUY

(Market Call Minute) He would add if you want to play the differential improving through the end of the year.

COMMENT

He bought this one because he thought the differential was really wide on the heavy-light side and it could only narrow and it would narrow this year.

BUY

Very well run company. Management team is exceptionally good. Have massive resources. Been struggling recently because of heavy oil differentials. Earlier had problems with the Horizon upgrader, which seems to be operating at a really, really good process now. Good balance sheet. They can sustain themselves through any economic cycle.

COMMENT

One of the concerns he has with big producers in Canada is that they have to stay in North America. Prices have come down. Without pipelines to ship it out, it is creating some pressures. Trying to decide what to do with his holdings and whether there are better alternatives.

HOLD

Has had a good recovery from the bottom. Has a great history. If you own, you could take some profits, but otherwise it is a Hold.

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