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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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PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick Oct 16/08. Up 46%.) Sold his holdings and put it into Crescent Point (CPG-T). The run is probably not over but cash flow estimates are coming down. Used to be $21-$22 but are now down around $12. Would buy at $65. (See Top Picks.)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 30/09. Up 18.3%.) Have executed very well on their Horizon play with more than 100,000 barrels a day. Starting to be re-rated as an oil sands stock. In the short term, it is close to reaching its top. High beta at 1.4.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 22/08. Down 13%.) Likes its torque to the Horizon oil sands project. Has completed phase 1 and has done really well. Coming in on time, on budget and with production upside. Will have a lot of growth.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

For a company of its size, it is fairly unique in that it has very visible production growth of probably 180,000 barrels going forward. Besides being the largest oil producer they are the second largest producer of natural gas. Would buy below $70.

WAIT

Just went up 26%. They can decide to stop drilling for Gas and start drilling for oil. Buy 20% of what you want and wait 6 weeks on the rest. It will come off 10% in a month.

BUY

Has heavy oil production with its Horizon project. Had good results over the 2nd quarter. They watch their costs very closely, which is very important. About 1/3 production is natural gas and they will be among the low-cost producers.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 4/08. Down 15%.) This would now be his 3rd pick after Encana (ECA-T) and Crescent Point (CPG-T). (See Top Picks.)

BUY

Has everything from oil sands to Canadian Western conventional to N. Sea to offshore West Africa. Great production and cash flow growth. Cheap.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 17/08. Down 13.93%.) Pays a low dividend but it is growing steadily. Still likes.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Fabulous company. Horizon is now on and is ramping up. Using the cash flow to pay down debt. Would be a fabulous by $55-$60.

TOP PICK

Has been one of the best performing oil/gas stocks but he thinks it will go higher because it is increasingly focusing on heavy oil and oil sands. Had originally been slated to do 100,000 barrels a day but has been doing intermittently 120,000. One of the benchmark names that you want to own.

BUY

Street-smart management. Goliath of a project that is delivering. Oil will be same place a year from now. Gas will be $1 higher. Over the longer term will be a big winner.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 30/09. Up 3.51%.) Very connected to oil prices and heavy oil differentials and this is one of the best beneficiaries of that. Operationally, the Horizon oil sands project is adding 100,000 barrels a day this year.

BUY

One of the cleanest, best run companies in Canada. Thinks that the Suncor (SU-T) and PetroCan (PCA-T) merger will take some time to work through. A little on the expensive side but you can sit back and what should grow over time.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 5/08. Down 9.28%.) Sold it last fall when the markets were in the tank. On his potential Buy list.

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