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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

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.

HOLD

Likes oil longer-term but shorter-term it is probably going to come under pressure and may go lower. If you own, Hold, otherwise buy it at lower levels.

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