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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

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.

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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.

WATCH

Getting close to a top. Energy sector tends to bottom right around the end of November each year and tends to peak right around the 1st and 2nd week in June. Sweet spot tends to be from mid-January until the end of May. Watch your technicals very carefully and if you see the “overbought” rolling over, that's a sign to take profits.

WAIT

Looking at this very closely. Had spectacular earnings. Horizon project has started. The next step, costs are going to be down 20%-30%. Going into a seasonally weak period for energy but thinks this could be quite interesting. Would be tempted to wait until the fall.

BUY

Likes most, if not all, Canadian oil companies. Important to have a longer-term outlook and understanding of Canadian oil patch. Be aware of the geopolitical problems such as Pakistan and the Middle East. Canada is the only place with rich, political free oil.

BUY

A good 18-24 month hold. Has about 1/3 heavy oil, 1/3 light oil and 1/3 natural gas. The exciting thing about it is the new Horizon project, which is coming on slowly and ramping its way up to full production. Will throw out a lot of cash flow.

BUY

Everybody needs one predominantly natural gas producer and one predominantly oil producer and some play on the oil sands in their portfolio. Once you have this, he is not sure owning multiple names gets you very far. Good company and has low cost compared to the industry.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Likes the oil sands related names. This company has done a really good job in bringing their projects in on time.

BUY

Bonds are not a strong credit, but credit worthy. If you are doing corporate bonds, buy a number of them and spread your risk around.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute) You need improvement in gas prices.

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