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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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PARTIAL SELL

If you’re an oil “value” player there is not a lot of value in the oil patch right now. A lot of the valuation is based on prices of oil and natural gas, which have had big runs. If you are a short-term investor, you might look at taking some money out of the oil sands.

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BUY

Very levered to oil as well as being one of the larger players in gas in Western Canada. What is very attractive right now is that its oil sands piece is almost complete. An attractive entry point and a great name to own.

TOP PICK

Lots of questions about the oil sands, but they are also very active in other areas including natural gas deep drilling in Canada and offshore Africa. Investors should look at the cash flow after the project is completed. Next Year Horizon should be throwing off $4 in cash flow. A conservative way to play natural gas and the oil sands.

PARTIAL SELL

Thinks it will cash flow around $10 a share this year. Selling at 3X Book, which is a little high in his estimation. He has been taking some profits.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Best company in western Canada. Spend extra cash in oil sands projects. Will generate tones of cash with $135 oil. Downside if price of oil comes down.

PARTIAL SELL

His Fair Market Value is over $250 based upon current oil prices. He is getting nervous about the price of energy. If you own, consider selling bits and pieces.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Feels a stock split is coming in the next couple of quarters. Ideally, he would like to buy it a little bit lower but even in the low $90's he would Buy.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 19/07. Up 38%.) A gas play. If you have done really well in this area, you might be wise to take some profits but still keep some of this in your portfolio. Not a Buy at this time.

BUY

Had a tough time in not picking this as one of his Top Picks. Have the Horizon oil sands project coming on in the 3rd quarter of this year and should be 110,000 barrels a day growing to 250,000 and up to 500,000. Very profitable at current oil prices. One of the best management teams.

HOLD

Into natural gas and the oil sands. Expect CEO will get a phone call as to whether they will split similar to Encana’s (ECA-T) announcement. Likes the outlook for natural gas. Stock price has risen pretty quickly so watch for a pullback before Buying.

TOP PICK

Horizon, their oil sands project comes on this year. Should be full steam by mid-2009. Significantly undervalued by the market.

BUY

Has been looking at this one recently. Trading at a big discount to its peers. Had a big bounce, but it is still cheaper than a number of the other majors. Looking for a big increase in production particularly as you get closer to 2010.

BUY

Likes this one. Should continue to do well. One of the best run companies in the oil/gas sector. Has the ability to grow its reserves and production. Good long-term hold.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Really likes this company. There could be a slight pullback on oil as we are in the shoulder season. Given his bullish long-term view, this is a great long-term hold. You can add to it on weakness.

BUY

Roughly 15%/20% higher in a year. The Horizons oil sands project has taken a long time, but that production is finally coming on stream. The recognition when it comes on and the bump in cash flow, this will do very well.

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