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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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COMMENT

Great trading fundamentals and great quality characteristics. Market direction can still impact you. You could buy this, but he would Short something else like Niko (NKO-T) as a pairs trade.

DON'T BUY

Below its 50-day moving average of about $55 and the 200-day moving average of $76. Has to make a base.

DON'T BUY

Oil prices have continued to move lower and he would stay on the sidelines.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Energy prices will rebound. This one is at a ridiculous valuation.

BUY

Lots of reserve life. For energy plays, he prefers royalty trusts so that he can get a big income stream and sit on yield. If you are positive on energy prices going forward, this is very reasonable right now.

TOP PICK

Change in the Alberta royalty fees significantly benefits this company. Have debt because they just built their oil sands. It will be a low cost producer so they will be on top of their debt very quickly.

TOP PICK

A leading Canadian oil/gas producers. International footprint. Relatively low operating costs. Just released Q3 results and it is in good shape to produce from its oil sands in 09.

COMMENT

Likes this company. About a third light oil, a third natural gas and a third heavy oil. Getting a huge cash flow increase with the Horizon project. Scaling this project down because of increasing costs and declining crude prices.

DON'T BUY

Not a bad investment but his view is to stay away from low yield stocks. There is still some uncertainty about oils.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.) Doesn't have the profit characteristics that he wants but will behave like the other oil stocks in that area.

BUY

This is a huge call and leverage on oil. Has tremendous torque to the oil sands with its Horizon project, which is basically done right now. Also has conventional business. If you believe that oil goes higher from here, buy this name in spades.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 30/07. Down 22%.) Good liquid stock with strong assets. Horizon project will be coming on by the end of this year. NAV at about $65 should have a premium given the quality of the assets. Looking beyond 18 months or 2 years it should be a core position. Good 10% to 15% upside when the markets start to revalue stocks on a more normalized commodity price.

COMMENT

When the bull market was on, oil/gas stocks were going up and up. This did better than others. Believes that oil will reach $200 in the long term. Very good company.

TOP PICK

Horizons project starting this quarter. Price to cash flow ratio is less than 2 and should be at least 3. Hold for 3 years.

TOP PICK

Established producer. A “go to” name internationally. Horizon project is about to come on in the next few months. At $100 oil, it generates about $1 billion in free cash flow. Enormous torque to oil prices.

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