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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

56.02

-0.17 (0.30%)

as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 93 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is widely recognized among analysts as a well-managed oil and gas producer with a solid balance sheet and significant free cash flow potential. The company is seen as a stable long-term investment, benefitting from both oil and natural gas production. Many experts highlight CNQ's ability to manage costs effectively and its history of increasing dividends, with some noting their comfort with the stock even at lower oil prices. There is a consensus that the stock performs relatively well, but opinions on timing for entry are mixed, with some suggesting waiting for a pullback before investing. Notably, concerns about oil price volatility loom, and while many analysts are bullish on its long-term prospects, some advise caution in the current energy market climate.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

Oil/gas companies have taken quite a haircut because of Alberta's royalty regime. She thinks there will be a softening on this. Has a big capital expenditure program ahead of it. Some cost concerns. Very well managed. If you have no oil/gas this would be one to own.

HOLD

Oil stocks have been consolidating for about 18 months. Prices have remained pretty high and the companies have been making a lot of money. There is volatility in this sector, but energy looks more attractive than many others. There is significant support between $63 and $65 but if it fell below $63, he would Sell. Use a stop/loss.

TOP PICK

A Top Pick about a year ago and is up 30%. Still thinks it has legs. Developing the Horizon oil sands project, which is expected to come on in the 3rd quarter and should generate a lot of cash flow. About 45% natural gas so will get a kick from any increase in gas prices. Great management.

DON'T BUY

Would probably be his top pick in the senior Canadian oil picture. Estimates are for $80-$83 oil in 08 and 09. On this basis, you could see a pullback on stocks such as this, particularly as they have flat production and flat cash flow in 08 over 07. $60-$65 would be his Buy target.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 7/07. Up 21%.) Recently sold his holdings at a higher amount. Would go back in at around $60.

HOLD

Horizon, a major new tar sands project, is coming on in 2008. Company has a massive land spread. Have global operations. A great story.

BUY

One of the few large-cap global companies where you can see a growth path that is spelled out over the next 5 years. You have very little concern that they are not going to be able to deliver. With the Alberta royalty review having come in, they are cutting back their expenditures in Alberta by a large amount. This pullback is a buying opportunity. Great oil sands exposure, exposure in the North Sea and offshore West Africa.

COMMENT

Has been acting very poorly in the short-term. Strong Cdn$ has hurt them in spite of stronger oil prices. Also big in natural gas. Costs overruns in the oil sands have hurt them as well. If a short-term investor, there could be further weakness but for long-term investors it is a great company and they have great assets.

HOLD

Slipping because of 1) drop in the price of oil and 2) their plan on substantially slowing down their oil sands expansion plans because of the staggering costs. FMV is triple the current price but short-term, the price will remain weak.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.)

DON'T BUY

(Caller) Horizon project is 85% complete and are on target for the 3rd quarter of 2008 for another 100,000 BOEs. Have an extensive hedging program towards natural gas prices. (Brian) Hasn’t owned it for quite some time because it is either trading at or below his model price which is currently $67.23. A negative 8%.

TOP PICK

Has done better than straight exploration/production companies. A big gas play. Really well run, and widely diversified.

HOLD

Loves this one. Management owns a lot of shares themselves. Currently building the Horizon oil project. Provincial tax changes are putting pressure on them. Has a great platform between offshore Africa, North Sea and Canada. Price could drop to the mid-$60's if the market weakness continues.

TOP PICK

Best managed oil/gas in Canada. Has a good mix geographically and product. Its oil sands project Horizon comes on stream in the 3rd quarter of 08. Market is not giving it full value for this.

BUY

Really likes this one.

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