TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

66.22
-0.14 (0.21%)
as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 93 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has garnered significant attention from analysts and experts, primarily for its strong management and diversified asset portfolio, which includes both oil and natural gas. Many experts laud the company's disciplined capital return strategies, including consistent dividend increases and share buybacks, showcasing its commitment to shareholders. The firm remains resilient in fluctuating oil markets, operating profitably even at lower price points. While short-term sentiments vary based on oil price volatility and geopolitical factors, the general outlook remains positive, pointing to long-term potential amidst uncertainty. Experts suggest that for those looking to invest in energy, CNQ stands out as a strong candidate due to its operational efficiencies and solid financial position, despite some calling for caution in the current energy climate.

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Buy
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Fair Value
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DON'T BUY

In his firm's growth mandate, though another manager covers that fund. It comes down to where we are with energy prices. He thinks sideways to down is where they'll be for the next 2-3 years. Better places to be. As for just holding for the dividend, he'd rather own a dividend company with some profile.

He himself prefers CVE, an integrated company.

HOLD

Mainly oil. Great long-term hold. Oil's really been beaten down, but this stock's done OK. Has broken downward trend line, a positive development. May lag a bit over the next couple of months.

BUY
For a 29-year-old investor.

Ultimate sleep-at-night stock for the oil market, which isn't really a sleep-at-night sector. (So many other guests sing its praises, he won't duplicate those comments.) Huge long-life reserves that will generate returns for decades. Park $$ here, collect a nice dividend, and wait for the day when oil's back at $70-90 and it's printing money.

DON'T BUY

He's more bullish on nat gas than oil. Doesn't own any straight oil right now, and it's hard for him to like those stocks. Chart might be basing right now -- finding support, but recently rounding over again. Can't say he'd buy this chart, as it's more down-trendy-looking.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 12/24, Down 5%)

He doesn't see his firm ever selling this one. Well managed, really good assets. The price will ebb and flow with the commodity price. Dividend has increased ~20 years straight. Just finalized oil sands acquisition of outstanding percentage not already owned, which will increase FCF. Commodity has a good medium- to long-term setup.

BUY

Has been testing investors' patience, but performing in line with the S&P. Trading in and around support. Has quite a lot of natural gas, and the situation for LNG in Canada is getting a bit better. Long-life assets are really attractive, as is the yield. Dividend will grow over time.

Cut it some slack. Accumulate here as we go into a seasonally stronger period.

WEAK BUY

One of the highest-quality producers out there. Chart looks pretty positive. If you already have lots of energy, don't worry about this one. But otherwise, it's a decent place to start. If it hits $40, could go back to $35. Expect volatility. He likes some names further down the chain.

BUY

Her favourite name in the oil space. Lower-decline assets, newer and higher-quality assets for the long term. One of the strongest management teams, and not just in the energy patch. Yield is close to 5.5%.

WEAK BUY
CNQ vs. TOU

Steadily climbing to first resistance around the key level of $45, which is a "reversal of polarity" (support becomes resistance, resistance becomes support). Good news is that it's broken out of downtrend. Much stronger technically. Watch: does it break out above $45? If yes, starts to look really good.

DON'T BUY

Highest beta to oil price, as it's the least vertically integrated of the seniors. Top-notch management. Very strong FCF. Solid balance sheet. Great yield. Chart's flat over last year, much due to lack of differentiating catalysts (unlike SU or CVE). Low oil price has impacted ability to hit internal debt targets or increase share buybacks.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

One of the best-managed Canadian companies that exist. Attractive today, mainly because we don't need a huge breakout in oil prices to deliver a decent return. WTI is sitting ~$61-62. Best consolidator in the basin. Core part of your energy allocation, though not quite a screaming buy today.

BUY

It's quite possible they will buy smaller Canadian companies. One of his primary energy stocks. Is very bullish oil and gas, driven by the US market.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 12/25, Up 7.9%)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 $32) to $41 at this time.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

This has been sideways for years. CNQ is not a growth company. The sector itself is sideways. Buy low and sell high in this space--you can apply this to any mature E&P energy company.

BUY

It has light and heavy oil as well as natural gas and LNG so it can switch around to what's going well and follow the increase in price of the particular commodity. It is the most diversified in Canada so is the one to buy. One of the cheaper at 12X earnings. It is a solid long term performer and has raised its dividend each year for 25 years. On oil in general OPEC has been putting more barrels on the market.

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