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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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BUY

Low cost producer in natural gas and heavy oil. Oil sands project is coming in on time, a little off budget. He is hoping the operating costs are somewhere in the high $20's.

HOLD

This is one of the benchmarks in the energy industry. Selling at a reasonable price at around 6X forecasted cash flows. Also have large tax pools. Well capitalized and good prospects going forward.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sept 22/08. Down 24.73%.) One of the top names in the patch. Horizon project is now up and producing. International investors go to this name. Buy.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 13/08. Up 24.58%.) Successful in bringing their Horizon project online. A lot of gas exposure has been holding it back. Still a Buy.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 5/08. Down 12.3%.)

TOP PICK

Earnings come out in early August but would Buy some today and some afterwards. Did a good job at hedging some of their oil at higher prices. Their big growth vehicle is the Horizons project that is probably becoming one of the gold standards in the oil sands.

COMMENT

Very high quality name. Fantastic assets and management. If you are a trader, try to buy in the $50's and take profits in the $70's.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 21/08. Up 8.89%.) Premier Canadian oil/gas company. Their oil sands project Horizon is firing up and building towards 110,000 barrels by the end of 2010. Would add to this during the summer doldrums.

TOP PICK

Volatile security and you can buy the stock; sell it slightly out of the money call, which expires next January. Not looking for oil to surge but if it did this stock could go back over $70 again very easily. His downside breakeven is about $46 and he is comfortable with that price.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Oils are correcting right now. Large caps have led the way. This is one of the highest quality large oil production companies in Canada with the tremendous Horizon oil sands project. Looking for a 5%-10% pullback but likes the company longer term.

TOP PICK

Very leveraged to oil, especially in oil differentials, which have come down substantially. This company is one of the biggest beneficiaries of this. Can see growth of 100,000 barrels a day in the Horizon's project.

BUY

Horizon project is going through its initial stages of starting up. Will generate huge amounts of cash flow. About 1/3 gas, 1/3 heavy oil and 1/3 light oil. Well managed.

TOP PICK

Likes its exposure to the price of oil. The Horizon project is going and as it ramps up production this company has better volume growth than its peer group over the next year. Cheaper on a valuation perspective.

BUY

With their oil sands exposure this has good upside potential.

BUY

Great Canadian company. Pristine balance sheet. Great entry point.

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