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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) has gained recognition among various experts for its robust management, consistent dividend increases, and strong operational performance in the oil and gas sector. Many reviewers endorse it as a well-managed company with a solid balance sheet and low-cost production capabilities, making it a reliable choice for both income and growth within a diversified portfolio. While some analysts express concerns about the volatility of oil prices and their potential impact on CNQ's stock performance in the short term, the general sentiment is that CNQ remains a leading player in Canadian energy with significant reserves and production growth potential. A few experts highlight that in the context of rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues, CNQ's operational strength positions it favorably for long-term investors, though they caution about potential short-term fluctuations. The consensus is largely optimistic about CNQ’s ability to weather market cycles due to its low debt levels and commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

A little expensive versus some of the others but a great company with great management. Good mix of oil sands and gas.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 10/09. Up 63.37%.)

TOP PICK

Steam assisted gravity drainage potential could substantially increase their production. 40 to 50 year reserve life with no declines.

COMMENT

A lot of companies trade off the commodity and oil prices have dropped closer to $70, which is why the stock has dropped. Not a lot of sector rotation right now but when it happens this is the one that institutions will go for.

BUY

Price of oil in short term is very different from price in the long term. Demand is soft. Good opportunity to buy CNQ. Could fall to $62 (200 day moving average).

STRONG BUY

The Horizon project is now on and this is one of the better oil sands projects. Also have other production growth. Valuation is cheap. A major player on the global scale.

BUY

Likes this company and the entire sector even if oil doesn't go up a great deal from here. This one is 2/3 oil and 1/3 natural gas.

STRONG BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Tremendous cash flow going forward. At $80, oil is pretty well fully priced but if it goes up this will follow.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 21/08 Up 31.2%.) Horizon, their oil sands project, is still ramping up. Didn't meet expectations in Q3 but this is one you have to keep with a long-term horizon. Estimating they will generate $3 billion in free cash flow in 2010 with oil at $80 US. One of the best growth stories out there for a senior producer.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 30/09. Up 17.3%.) This one should be a core holding in any portfolio. Exceedingly well run. Oil weighted and visible production growth from their Horizon oil Sands and Primrose thermal projects. Buy on weakness.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Nov 24/08, up 58%) Still likes it. Great company.

TOP PICK

One of the few that can increase oil production by about 10% in 2010 and 12%-13% in 2011 while US comparables are struggling to get 3%-4%. $6.9 billion cash flow, mainly because of Horizon.

BUY

A bit of correction but it has still not come back to the 200-day moving average. On a long-term basis, this is an exciting stock. Had a big base in the Dec-March period, which can support higher targets. Hold long as it is above its 200-day moving average. Seems to be in a trading range and the bottom is near $66.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Dec 24/08, Up 89%) Buy CNQ-T, Sell CNQ Aug. Calls, Sell CNQ Aug. Puts.

BUY

This is a company they quite like. Disciplined management. Volumes over the next quarter probably grow 25%. Negative is that they are in gas.

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