TSE:CNQ

Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

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-2.46 (3.71%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 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) presents a mixed outlook among experts, with many praising its robust management and long-life assets. The company benefits from its low breakeven point and solid free cash flow generation. However, concerns about the price of oil and geopolitical influences weigh on sentiment, leading to recommendations to consider trimming positions after a notable run-up. While analysts highlight the strong dividend record and favorable fundamentals, there is caution as the energy sector faces pressures from potential oversupply and regulatory challenges. Overall, CNQ is viewed as a solid long-term hold with strong recovery potential in favorable market conditions.

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Hold
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Fair Value
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HOLD
(Market Call Minute) You need improvement in gas prices.
TOP PICK
It does not matter too much what happens to the price of oil because of increasing oil production.
BUY
Doing well in horizons oil project.
DON'T BUY
Responded quickly when the industry started to deteriorate last year, but valuations are a bit rich. Prefers SU-T
HOLD
This is one she is looking and. Great earnings. Latest earnings report surprised the street. Have started the Horizon project and should be up to full capacity by year-end. Debt level is in a fairly comfortable position. Will be volatile with the price of oil but has a nice hedge position on the price of its production.
COMMENT
Thinks oil is likely to rebound to the $70 level in the next few months.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
The reason for owning this is that you are now getting the Horizons oil sands project coming on stream. Over the next several years, this will add $3 to $4 cash flow to a $10 or $11 base of earnings. This makes it very attractive prospect. His Buy point would be $45.
BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Likes the outlook for oil. This will be one of the major players to own.
TOP PICK
One of the best managed Canadian oil companies. Recently completed their Horizon oil sands project. This couldn't be a better time to bring it on as oil prices recover from their low.
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 1/08. Down 38.3%.) Thinks oil will go to $75 and expects an improvement in natural gas. Horizon project has just gone on and is ramping up to 100,000 barrels a day for this year giving it significant free cash flow. The only senior to have per share growth built into it this year.
BUY
Petro Canada (PCA-T)/Suncor (SU&N-T) deal is making oil sands exposure a subject of interest. This company is a producer that has brought on their oil sands project pretty much on time and on budget.
BUY
The most levered to oil prices of any of the choices you could take. Oil prices should move higher.
DON'T BUY
On his disqualified list. Would look at Suncor (SU-T) in terms of being the leader in environmental reporting and practices.
STRONG BUY
Bullish on oil and this will bode well for their Horizon project. A screaming Buy any time under $40.
BUY
Horizon project is coming on this quarter and will start to see cash flow.
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