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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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Aug 5, 2026, 12:00 am

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.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Fair Value

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TOP PICK

Probably one of the best managed oil/gas companies in Canada. Sorted out some of the production problems they had late 2010 on their Horizon project. Produced 72,000 barrels a day in January, up to 82,000 in February and looking for 100,000-105,000. Production goal is 110,000. Just raised their dividend.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 12/09. Up 32.85%.) Still likes. One of his largest oil weightings. Good growth prospects.

BUY

Likes its position and its Horizon project. Has heavy oil and natural gas. Multiple is still relatively inexpensive. Balance sheet is in good shape.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 30/09. Up 31.22%.) Starting to break out of its range. Still a Hold.

BUY

All oils in Canada look fantastic. There has been a nice pullback as well as a good rotation out of natural materials into banks. His model price is $95.89, a 27.5% upside.

BUY

Oil leveraged and has been very successful in wrapping up their oil sands production on the Horizons project, which should provide future growth for them. 1st phase of 100,000 BOE's with a target of 500,000. Likes the long-term fundamentals. Recent News release indicating a stock split. 0.8% yield, which they have room to increase.

DON'T BUY

Gas focused so has languished a little. Probably has good value if gas recovers but he is concerned given the advent of shale gas and gas prices could stay low for a long time. His approach would be to buy the energy sector through an ETF.

BUY

Growing production quickly and generating significant free cash flow. Just increase the dividend 45% and will be doing a stock split.

TOP PICK

Had some production issues at the new Horizon project but seem to have those sorted out. Production has been up in January and February and targeting 110 thousand barrels a day out of Horizon alone. Will be generating huge amounts of cash flow and sees cash flow growing to $13-$14 a share next year. Just announced a dividend increase and he sees more of those coming. 1/3 gas and 2/3 oil.

TOP PICK

Produces a wall of cash. Oil sands as well as conventional oil and gas. Very profitable last quarter. Very well managed. Will go from 100,000 bpd up to 500,000 from oil sands with virtually unlimited resource life. 2/3 rds oil / 1/3 rd gas, which he likes. Just raised the dividend 45%. They are going to split their stock and do stock buy-back.

COMMENT

Good company, good management. For the long-term, 2 years-5 years you will definitely make money. Energy always tends to be tied to a strengthening economy. Short term, it could get a little worse.

BUY

Will be throwing off huge cash flows $20-$25 in 2-3 years from their Horizon project and the company will be debt free. The cash could be used for dividend increases but likely for acquisitions and share buybacks. (See Top Picks.)

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) Good company. Prefers Crescent Point CPG-T).

BUY

One of the strongest names and can easily be $85. A stock split would be positive for the name. Would suggest picking it up on weakness. Tremendous torque to heavy oil and the horizon project. It has been a tremendous cash generator.

BUY

Conventional heavy oil, natural gas and oil sands. Within this or next year, we will hear more about their shale gas. Hold it forever. Well-financed, low cost producer.

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