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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

68.93

+0.25 (0.36%)

as of Aug 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 99 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is widely recognized among experts as a well-managed company with strong fundamentals. Many reviews highlight its significant oil and gas reserves, consistent dividend increases, and ability to generate substantial free cash flow, particularly in high oil price environments. The company is noted for its stability, with a business model that allows it to perform well even when oil prices are low. While there is some caution regarding the cyclical nature of the energy sector and the current geopolitical factors influencing oil prices, experts generally view CNQ as a solid long-term investment. Some analysts suggest that caution is warranted in the short term given recent price fluctuations in oil and energy stocks overall, but the overall sentiment remains positive for long-term holders.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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STRONG BUY

Loves it. They are a great operator. You have to think about cost and you have to complete projects on time and within budget, which they have done over time. They execute incredibly well.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 16/10, Up 31.66%) Thinks it is a very good company. Good exposure to the oil sands. You want oil supplies close to home with Libya and so on going on.

WAIT

You might see oil pull back because it had such a strong run. Oil names would fall. He likes this name. Along with SU he thinks it is a core position in your portfolio.

TOP PICK

Strong management. Just reported earnings above expectations. Expecting 20% increase in the dividends longer term. Stock dropped because of the fire at the Horizon project so costs, because of repairs, will be a little bit higher. Great way to play oil sands.

COMMENT

Prefers Suncor (SU-T), which sells at a discount to this one. This one has always sold at a premium in the oil patch because of excellent management and excellent properties. Disappointing earnings today. Reserve increase was around 9% on proven and probable reserves but increased their dividend by 20%. Because of the premium you have to look at this as a long term hold.

BUY

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ-T), Suncor (SU-T) or Crescent Point (CPG-T). Which would be the better hold in terms of better growth over the next year or two? Likes them all but CNQ would probably be the better growth story.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Oil prices have been very positive for them and their balance sheet is improving. Cash flow is very strong. This is one you want to own for the long term. Will potentially go over the 2008 highs in the next year or two.

BUY

Faltered a little a month ago because of fire. Hopes to be back in full production by middle of the year. Likes management and they have diversification into Gas. Still lots of growth to come out of Horizon.

HOLD

A core holding for him. Has long term production growth. If you are positive on oil prices you could get 15%-20% upside some years and maybe not so much others. Had a fire at the Horizon’s plant a while ago and expecting to be half up in the 2nd quarter and fully back by the 3rd quarter.

COMMENT

Starting 2 Coker drums in the oil sands in the 2nd quarter, which would bring them up to half of full capacity and in the 3rd quarter will start 2 more Coker drums. This should be a positive for the name.

COMMENT

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ-T) or Crescent Point (CPG-T)? Feels oil prices will stay in the $80 to $100 range. In this case he wants to be paid to sit and wait, so Crescent Point would be his choice. If you are very bullish on oils, then Buy Canadian Natural Resources.

DON'T BUY

Has had some difficulties lately with their oil sands plant being shut down and a US analyst has just downgraded it. Technically the long-term trend is still there. Seasonally you normally want to Buy this around the 2nd half of February and ride it until May.

COMMENT

The Horizon fire is a big thing on production. Has insurance that will cover up to about $2 billion. There are still 2 drums that look operational. Not great in the short term and will have to wait and see. Longer term a very well run company. Could be a Buying opportunity.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Is taking a look at it. Given fire at Horizon, thinks they might get an opportunity in the next couple of weeks to buy. They are a strong operator. He is looking for a pullback to $40 again.

COMMENT

Expects oil will go a lot higher and natural gas is still a question mark. This stock will be where it is now or higher a year from now.

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